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An engineering degree launches a career in business consulting
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Job: Consultant at Boston Consulting GroupWould you be surprised to learn that a degree in mining engineering can launch a career in business consulting? Denny Tian says that the knowledge and problem-solving skills he acquired in mining engineering…
He’s an engineer transforming the public sector. Meet UBC alum Aditya Chaudhuri.
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Job: Technical Advisor and Acting Deputy Director, Global Affairs Canada
What’s it like to work on high-end business jets?
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Cynric Li loved the project-focused nature of Integrated Engineering and being able to work on real-world, student-directed projects with his classmates in each year of the program. He’s now a systems integration engineer for Bombardier.
Work with a purpose: Consulting engineer designs energy-efficient buildings
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Job: Mechanical Engineer, CHA ConsultingDiego Sanchez started out in science but switched to engineering for something more hands-on and less theoretical. After completing the joint UNBC-UBC environmental engineering program, he launched his career…
How engineering skills transfer to the C-suite
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Job: President and CEO of Banyan Gold Corporation
Building an impressive portfolio of projects through co-op
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How did you get interested in engineering?I was actually set on being a psychiatrist and had been accepted at the University of Toronto for a psychology program. But then towards the end of my Grade 12 year I realized I wasn’t that keen on spending…
Integrated engineering alum is a multiskilled and inspiring trailblazer
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After graduating from UBC, Vivienne was Meta’s first college hire for the Oculus team, working as an electrical design engineer on Meta’s first set of augmented reality glasses.
Finding connections between civil engineering and tap dancing
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Why did you want to study engineering?My father is an engineer so I’ve always had the idea of studying engineering in the back of my mind as an option. When I began looking into university programs, I realized that…
“Being a great problem solver improves your ability to contribute and opens up opportunity for personal freedom.”
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Job: CEO and Co-Founder of Sens.AI
Working at the cutting edge of the water industry
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Job: Staff Professional and Regional Reuse Lead – Canada, Carollo Engineers