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Imagine making the journey from Ghana to America, with the promise of a better life from your father but after getting here, you learn it was all a lie. You face the hurdles of racial bias, and emerge not just as a seasoned engineer but as a trailblazer in medical innovation. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Ernest Addi\u2019s story is proof that \u2018resilience makes master\u2019. He has navigated a career from being one of the few black individuals in his department to becoming a principal engineer at Medtronic, the world\u2019s leading medical device company.<\/p>\n

Beyond the challenges, he is shaping the future of research and development, determined to revolutionize global medical solutions. It\u2019s a journey marked by unwavering commitment and the triumph of the human spirit.<\/p>\n

A BEGINNING IN GHANA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Addi\u2019s journey began in Ghana, where he graduated from the Mercedes-Benz Technical Institute, a collaborative effort between the Ghana National Trading Company and Daimler-Benz of Germany.<\/p>\n

He describes the rigorous selection process, with only 20 students admitted annually to master the intricacies of maintaining Mercedes products. \u201cIt was tough. You talk about working with the Germans. Not easy training,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

A SHIFT TO THE UNITED STATES<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Addi during his first year in America. Photo by Ernest Addi<\/em><\/p>\n

Addi\u2019s transition to the United States at 19, sponsored by his father, promised a life of prosperity and success. The American dream quickly shattered the illusions he harbored in Ghana.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn my first month here, I wanted to go back home. That\u2019s how tough it was,\u201d he reflected, throwing light on the disparity between expectations and reality.<\/p>\n

Complicating matters was his distant relationship with a father he barely knew. At 16, Addi\u2019s mother convinced him to meet up with the father he never knew and didn\u2019t care to meet. The emotional gap between them had widened throughout the years of absence. Their initial reunion got complicated when the man he barely knew gave him money to find a sister he had never met. He not only sought and found her, they traveled to the US together.<\/p>\n

On arrival, Addi\u2019s father and stepmother insisted that he and his sister contribute to the rent. However, even after they complied, his father claimed their contribution wasn\u2019t sufficient.<\/p>\n

\u201cHalf our paychecks were going to them, him and the wife. So at some point, he goes, well, you guys cannot eat in the house because the money that you\u2019re giving us is chicken feed,\u201d Addi said.<\/p>\n

Eventually, Addi found himself so short of money that he was compelled to live in his car at times.<\/p>\n

In a moment of financial distress, he turned to his father for $10 for lunch while waiting for his paycheck. \u201cI went to him and said, you know, can you give me $10? I haven\u2019t been paid yet, and I ran out of money so I could get some food at lunchtime.\u201d<\/p>\n

His request was met with a stern refusal, accompanied by a lecture on self-sufficiency and the importance of finding one\u2019s path to financial stability. \u201cWhat do you think this place is? You cannot come to me asking for money. You need to be able to find your way to get money,\u201d his father said angrily.<\/p>\n

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Ernest posing for a picture in his father\u2019s house. Photo by Ernest Addi<\/em><\/p>\n

His relationship with his father became more strained over time, driven by his stepmother\u2019s antagonism. In a dramatic household episode, Addi, recounted an intense exchange with her. \u2018She\u2019s eating, and I\u2019m standing there, she spoke loudly, yelling, and screaming and before I realized it, a knife was swinging towards me.\u2019 Addi managed to dodge out of the way.<\/p>\n

At that moment, he had had enough. Packing his belongings, he resolved to leave home, spending the next two weeks sleeping in his car.<\/p>\n

All the financial obstacles and his father\u2019s broken promises did not stop Addi from pursuing his education while he worked at a Mercedes Benz dealership, where he harbored dreams of becoming an engineer.<\/p>\n

\u201cI always wanted to be an engineer,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Navigating the challenges of obtaining an education, Addi enrolled into community college after saving enough money and overcoming initial setbacks.<\/p>\n

Addi took on several jobs. One of the significant chapters in his work history was at Sears, where his knack for mechanics didn\u2019t go unnoticed. He then transferred to the University of Connecticut.<\/p>\n

He made a name for himself by successfully figuring out and fixing a \u201cforeign\u201d car, Fiat, a task that had troubled many US auto shops while at Sears. This skill got him noticed and led to a well-deserved promotion in the engine diagnosis department.<\/p>\n

ADDI\u2019S ASCENT: FROM MECHANIC TO R&D PRINCIPAL<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Addi doing his homework on his typewriter in 1992 while studying at UConn. Photo by Ernest Addi<\/em><\/p>\n

His journey took a significant turn when he joined Medtronic in North Haven, Connecticut. He initially worked on jet engine designs at Pratt and Whitney as an intern during his final year at UConn, before transitioning to Medical Device Development.<\/p>\n

\u201cMedtronic came along and I realized that they were making so much money, and a lot of engineers were millionaires. This is the place I want to go,\u201d Addi said to himself.<\/p>\n

Confronted with corporate challenges, including a lack of promotion, Addi actively explored opportunities elsewhere. Upon realizing his intention to leave, his employer reevaluated his earlier characterization of him as \u2018cheap labor\u2019.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen he realized I was about to leave, he goes, \u2018Ernest, I\u2019ll give you the promotion.\u2019 He gave me a promotion as a senior engineer. I said, \u2018Okay, I\u2019ll take it. But I\u2019m still leaving.’\u201d<\/p>\n

BEING BLACK IN THE INDUSTRY<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Addi posing for a picture with his dad during his graduation. Photo by Ernest Addi<\/em><\/p>\n

Addi reflected on his challenges saying being black played a \u201csignificant role. Huge role\u201d in holding people back in the engineering industry.<\/p>\n

He acknowledged that stereotypes often plague African Americans in the workforce. \u201cOver the years, I\u2019ve seen a lot of black people come and go. Black people are usually labeled as lazy and combative. The biggest one is being combative. But I had a way around that. I don\u2019t let things bother me. Things that I don\u2019t have control over, I don\u2019t care. You can do whatever you want. I have no control over it. But things that I have control over, then I work with it. Make sure that it\u2019s done right.\u201d<\/p>\n

FROM SOLITUDE TO SUCCESS<\/strong><\/p>\n

In his early days at Medtronic, he often found himself as the lone black professional in his department.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor the longest time, there was one other black guy who was very, very mellow. And he and I, for the longest time, were the only black people in the department. When they told me to go to Norwalk and transfer my product here, I went to the conference room. I looked around, every time I looked around, I was always the only black person.\u201d<\/p>\n

Yet, he rose through the ranks, defying the odds. \u201cNow I am a principal engineer. At Medtronic, you can decide to go the managerial path of managing people or go into the technical path of being a manager. But you don\u2019t have people reporting to you on the technical side of it. Being a principal engineer, I\u2019m a manager. But I don\u2019t have anybody reporting to me, but I give advice and I help others because I\u2019ve been there for so long.\u201d<\/p>\n

GLOBAL INFLUENCE AND INNOVATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Addi posing in his living room. Photo by Ernest Addi<\/em><\/p>\n

Addi\u2019s role extends beyond borders, showcasing his global impact on medical device development. \u201cI travel a lot. Sometimes they have an issue in other places such as Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic. When I go, they (Medtronic) fly me there.\u201d<\/p>\n

His extensive travels have expanded his professional horizons. \u201cWithin the United States, there are so many. I\u2019ve gone to so many other states because I had to go to the operating rooms to see cases for our products. And then we have to set up labs to work with other doctors to try our products.\u201d<\/p>\n

THE INVISIBLE HAND BEHIND INNOVATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Addi and family during his son\u2019s graduation. Photo by Ernest Addi<\/em><\/p>\n

He also sheds light on his significant contributions to product development at Medtronic, unveiling the unseen facets of his role.<\/p>\n

While Addi\u2019s projects have shaped the medical landscape, he remains modest about his achievements. \u201cNobody knows what I do,\u201d he chuckled. A quick Google search, however, unveils a different story. \u201cIf you Google my name, you\u2019ll see patents, designs patented under my name,\u201d he admitted.<\/p>\n

Addi also played a major role in improving LigaSure, a medical tool from Arizona. His work extends to a unique tool for removing fibroids in a less invasive way, reducing scars. Addi\u2019s inventions might not be widely known, but they have greatly influenced medical procedures.<\/p>\n

In Addi\u2019s own words, \u201cInnovation, for me, is about persistence and making sure the final product does exactly what it\u2019s supposed to do. It\u2019s about helping patients and moving medical technology forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

Beyond his professional pursuits, Addi is happily married and is a proud father of two, a boy and a girl. He continues to look forward to contributing more groundbreaking inventions globally \u2013 all from his settled home in Connecticut.<\/p>\n

Source: Doreen Abanema Abayaa, Contributor<\/p>\n

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