MBA Program Introduction Essay

I started my career path by following my instincts which guided me through what I do best: solving technical problems. For more than twenty years since I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, I have been employed by various high tech companies, and participated in a wide spectrum of projects, which involved all aspects of engineering from nanotechnologies to high power radar communication, from micron size electronics to multi-millions worldwide e-commerce software application. I have seen it all, yet I still feel like I am missing a link; a link that would connect the gap between technology and reality; a link that would guide me to apply my experience and knowledge to provide solutions that are effective, simple and not blindsided by all the cutting edge technology. That link to me is the ability to see the business side of the equation and the MBA program from Concordia University will be the right step for me to build that missing link.
Pursuing the MBA degree would be milestone for me and my family. My parents are retired teachers and have started many unsuccessful business ventures during their careers. My sisters, a Chemical Engineer and an Architect, have both quit their jobs to pursue private businesses and were able to achieve some levels of success. However, none have taken the next step of obtaining the MBA degree, and through all the discussions between us, they all are very supportive of me to pursue this graduate degree. And even though it is not my desire to venture out and start a business anytime soon, a MBA degree will enable me to be ready when the time comes.
Recall back the last few years at my current job, in which I hold a position of Application Technical Lead. My normal daily responsibilities include develop and resolve product related issues (software bugs), provide technical assessment for product change requests, mentor junior software engineers on best practices and work