White Eagle uses a vast array of instruments and probes and commonly integrates combinations of devices that are atypical in the industry. It builds both software and hardware that optimize a client’s processes and time. The approach is completely customer-driven and focused, which is evidenced in the path Williamson had taken to arrive at his current destination.
Mostly self-trained, he first discovered a passion for semiconductors at a young age. “I had been curious about electronics since High School,” he said. He enrolled in the College of San Mateo as an engineering prep student, where he also worked as a teacher’s aide. After obtaining his Associates of Arts/Electronics, Williamson transferred to Santa Clara University, where he earned his Bachelor’s in Engineering. But before completing that degree, Williamson took a drastic turn and joined the U.S. Air Force. Unfortunately, his time in the military was cut short, when it was discovered that he was color blind.
After leaving the military, he landed his first full-time job at Stanford Electronics, where he was thrown in with potential Ph.D.’s working on challenging projects. He soon discovered that his academic background had not prepared him for the job. With his wife’s encouragement, he continued his education at night. It paid off. While at Stanford he was part of the Apollo Mission project, working on light reflections to be used in creating a physical contour of the moon. He even built the antennae that were mounted on one of the dishes used by NASA.
His stint at Stanford Electronics was followed by positions as an applications engineer for several prestigious firms. In 1993, Williamson went out on his own, establishing White Eagle Consulting. “Desperation,” laughed Williamson about his motivation for starting his own consulting firm. “I went to HP from KLA and was laid off, and was constantly looking for employment. I couldn’t find anything that suited me, so I became a full-time consultant,” he said.
“My key to success is the ability to adapt to the materials at hand. Fundamentally, my philosophy is simple; find a solution in the shortest period of time.”
Although Williamson’s clientele range from small to large, he has explicit preferences when working with clients. “You have to be very careful with small clients,” explained the engineer. “They negotiate price more and hold information close to the vest.”
Thus, he surmised, “It’s hard to discern the above-board people. The medium-sized companies,” he quickly added, “are enjoyable to work with [while the] large companies are the old fogies. They analyze things too much and get in their own way.”
As the owner and senior consultant of White Eagle, Williamson has traveled extensively to places like Japan, England, Scotland, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and France, and oversees system installations. No matter the size of the job, he is personally involved and guarantees a quality, independent service that meets and often exceeds the needs of his clients.
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