Eric Miller is an engineer and small business owner based in Phoenix, Arizona. Most of his career has been spent using, selling, and supporting the advanced computer-based software and hardware that mechanical engineers use to design and manufacture products. As co-owner of a small business, PADT, Inc, he oversaw the publishing of their newsletter for users of ANSYS Simulation software tools called "The Focus." When blogging came along the newsletter transformed into a blog, www.paditnc.com/blog, which sees an average of 50,000 visits a month. He has contributed over 500 posts to "The Focus" since its launch in 2010. He is also a weekly guest blogger for The Phoenix Business Journal with over 100 posts on topics related to technology, startups, and running a small business. Regular contributions to other industry magazines and local business publications make up the remainder of his work related writing. Eric is often asked to speak on the same topics. Most of his work day is spent running, with two partners, an 80 person engineering firm focused on providing products and services for simulation, product development, and 3D Printing. Eric is honored to serve on the Board of Directors of the Arizona Technology Council and on the Board of Advisors of BioAccel. He enjoys travel, cooking, running (slowly), and taking part as a mentor and investor in the growing Arizona startup community.