After leaving Cuba in 1960*  Ernie worked for 5 years modifying and racing cars. After his BS in engineering, he got a Caltech MS.  Then, he worked over 20 years for  the  world's  largest  satellite  communications firm, first five years in rocket research, then in Europe & finally as Projects VP (Résumé). He received China's most prestigious  astronautics medal  for  seminars he conducted in Beijing; he's with a satellite in this photo. He's published widely on technical & business matters, and quoted frequently in the press, including 2 articles in London's Financial Times. A self-taught architect, he  has designed 3 houses. After 20 years in satellites, & now mostly in business/finance,  he ran a jet-engine firm for 10 years, quadrupling sales until it was sold to the 2nd largest Swedish firm.  At 55 he retired, built a Bahamian beach house, got a twin Cessna  he flew for 22+ years, traveled, enjoyed family, and still had time for some consulting (e.g., a new computer product).

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* Previously, he attended an American school
in Havana (Phillips School) through 8th grade,
then a Canadian school near Toronto (Appleby
College) for 9th and 10th grade, then another
American school in Havana (Lafayette School)
thru High School graduation. For more, here's
his Biography in two parts: Part 1 and Part 2.
Full disclosure: this is an abridged biography,
with inactive footnotes & links (because some
were raw, Xrated), & far too long and boring.