I will discuss my career path after graduating from the Physics Department at the University of Michigan and my move from a traditional academic career path to working in the private sector. As a physicist, the knowledge and skills acquired from a graduate program and postdoctoral experience are valuable to many subject areas in the private sector, specifically, for solving complex problems that need a multi-disciplinary approach. I will share some of the pros and cons of working in my company and some of my activities with other organizations, such as the American Physical Society.