Please introduce yourself in one sentence.

I’m a young engineer who loves solving problems, building relationships and getting out and exploring the world.

What inspired you to study electrical engineering?

I could see huge growth in the sector and saw it as an opportunity for a better life that I couldn’t miss out on, within a discipline that was new and interesting to me.

What would you consider as your key achievements to date?

To date, it would be navigating the changes and uncertainties caused by covid from within my previous role, making it to university and getting involved in clubs and activities there that I otherwise would never have gone out of my way to try.

What role do you want to play in the future of the electricity industry?

I’d like to be part of the technical and policy changes needed to make a more secure and sustainable network that better serves New Zealand’s needs, facilitates growth in our industries and improves our quality of life.

What is the most important piece of advice you would give to students?

Consider where you want to live and work in your life after university, ensuring that the area of specialisation you wish to pursue supports the lifestyle that you want to live both now and 10-20 years into the future.