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Reflections on a career in AI and machine learning
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Job: Senior Machine Learning Scientist, Getty ImagesDelaram Behnami is a values-driven professional working at the leading edge of machine learning and AI. In her current position as a Senior Machine Learning Scientist at Getty Images, she is…
A values-driven approach to engineering
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Job: Engineer, Structural Asset Management, BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
An intentional values-based approach to engineering
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What attracted you to engineering?Growing up, engineering always felt like a natural fit for me. I’ve always been drawn to math, physics and science, and I love working on hands-on projects where I can see ideas take shape in real life. In high…
Making the most of her UBC experience
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What attracted you to the field of engineering?Academically, math and science were my strong suits and I have always found it satisfying to work on problems and arrive at solutions. My dad had a tire shop and I often found myself doing physical work…
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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Job: Electrical Software Cabin Systems Integration Engineer, BombardierCynric 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…
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…