University of Auckland Careers Directory Profiles

A high effort grade is more important than an A+.

The greatest satisfaction in my role lies in the concrete impact I make by strengthening information security protocols and optimizing operational effectiveness for a variety of organizations.

Celebrate the small wins: staying positive and focussing on the little things improves your mood and keeps you motivated.

At the start of my placement on the project, the tasks I was assigned were fairly minor and I was given a lot of guidance by my senior colleagues. Over time, as my skills and knowledge have improved, I've been able to contribute to more important projects with more complexity. I have also become more independent to work on projects now by myself.

I thought about being a pilot, or an air traffic controller, but it was the ever-changing nature and challenges of the engineering profession that drew me in.

The best thing about my job is being able to help clients understand data and implement strategies to make their business better.

By completing my internship at Honeywell, this fast-tracked the pathway for me to apply for the Graduate Program as I already had experience with the company.