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title: Resource Center | Mitchell Engley
description: is Director of Engineering, Obsolescence Management, at Source Intelligence, where he leads the company's Obsolescence Management organization. With nearly 20 years of experience in electronics lifecycle management, Mitchell oversees product strategy, customer success, operational delivery, and lifecycle intelligence programs that help manufacturers and defense organizations proactively manage component obsolescence and supply chain risk.
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