“Yes, but was he a good engineer, were his projects successful?”
No. Everybody scrambled to be working on something else when he was around. But he looked professional and sounded great. Management loved him, but they always called me in to edit. I had to rewrite everything he sent them. It’s amazing what I good haircut, a sharp suit and a word salad can do for you. I think he filled a spot in the boss’s empire. When you’re not the guy responsible for making a profit or making something work, you can have people who just make you feel good.
No redeeming qualities. Sad.