David Ibanez, Beyond Vision’s Quality Engineer, holds a degree in electrical engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). During his freshman year, David began to notice changes in his vision and was later diagnosed with Stargardt’s Syndrome, a condition that left him legally blind.

Earning his degree was an uphill battle, and finding employment afterward proved equally challenging. Many employers viewed his vision loss as a limitation. At Beyond Vision, however, David discovered a workplace where accessibility tools and understanding colleagues allowed him to thrive.

David joined Beyond Vision in 2013 as a general production worker. A few years later, he was invited to join the quality team and mentored by Emeric, a now-retired engineer who was also visually impaired. David has since mastered a variety of quality tools and has written numerous part programs for the coordinate measuring machine he operates today.

David credits his mentor for shaping his professional path. “Emeric was a great example of someone who didn’t let his visual impairment be an excuse not to excel,” he says. At Beyond Vision, David found a place to grow, contribute, and prove that accessibility opens the door to excellence.