In this episode of The Engineering Communication Podcast, I sat down with Connor Herron, a Locomotion Controls Engineer at Persona AI, where he develops software and algorithms that bring humanoid robots to life. Connor shares why engineering is, at its core, a form of storytelling, and why engineers must understand the problem they’re solving, who it impacts, and why it matters. We also dig into how to become an adaptable problem solver, a skill Connor refers to as “The Knack.” His perspective on flexibility and iterative thinking is especially valuable for early‑career engineers. 

Connor also gives well‑deserved shoutouts to his mentors Alexander Leonessa, his graduate advisor and current Department Head of Clemson University Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University, and Benjamin Beiter, Mechanical Engineer at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), for shaping his approach to robotics, leadership, and communication.