Tim Strebel is no stranger to the spirit of innovation. Currently a computer programmer focusing on health informatics at the Washington DC VA Medical Center, Strebel has been recognized by VA for his ingenuity. He's a two-time winner of the VA "Shark Tank" Award, which honors innovative practices, for developing two software packages to automate the jobs of those who work in prosthetics. Both products are used at many VA medical centers. For the eyeglass tool, he also won VA's Gears of Government Award, which recognizes federal employees and teams whose dedication supports exceptional delivery of key outcomes for the American people.