Kamal Mohamed, who works as a ship manager at General Dynamics Electric Boat, will receive the Melvin Williams Jr. Legacy Award at the upcoming BEYA STEM Conference in February.

Kamal is a highly accomplished professional with a unique background in STEM. He has over 13 years of experience in the field and has established himself as a leader in the industry, with a proven track record of success in various roles.

Kamal has an impressive educational background, having earned a degree in computer engineering from the University of New Hampshire and a post-graduate degree in systems engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Throughout his career, Kamal has held various roles in the STEM field, including software engineer, systems engineer, and project manager. He has worked for several high-profile companies, including General Dynamics Electric Boat, where he currently serves as a senior systems engineer.

Kamal’s contributions to the field of STEM have been significant, with several notable achievements to his name. He has been recognized for his work on various projects, including the Virginia Class Submarine Program, where he played a crucial role in developing advanced systems and technologies.

Melvin G. Williams, Sr. served in the U.S. Navy for 27 years (1951-1978) and reached the highest enlisted leadership rank of master chief, with a final Navy leadership assignment as a command master chief.

His son, Melvin G. Williams, Jr., also served in the Navy for 32 years (1978-2010) and reached the rank of vice admiral with a final Navy leadership assignment as a fleet commander.

As two African Americans who served the nation for nearly 60 consecutive years across two generations, they wrote a book to provide readers with their perspectives on leadership.

Their book describes how they navigated the ranks of the U.S. Navy to positions of greater responsibility by employing their “Seven Cs” of leadership: Character, Competence, Courage, Commitment, Caring, Communicating, and Community.

Although the context of their experiences is with the U.S. Navy, their message is that the seven Leadership Cs are pertinent to all readers, regardless of occupation or leadership situation (civilian, military, public and private industry, etc.), and irrespective of the reader’s background, culture, or gender.