I design motors that power a power-steering and lead the test and development laboratory where we test and tune motors that go into the power-steering of millions of cars around the world. My role also involves signing off testers at productions lines in various countries.

What is the best thing about what you are doing now?
The sense of purpose, the innovation and the realization of how what you make can benefit millions of lives.

To what extent did your degree set you up for your career? 
My degree opened the doors for this job for me. My MSc project was with Jaguar Land Rover which enabled me to get into the automotive industry after which, there was no looking back.

Avoid the temptation to take any short cuts with the assignments. The deeper you dive into the subject, the more you will remember of it in the future which is actually like adding a skill for long term benefit.

What were the most positive and also the most challenging aspects of your course?
The course involved getting deep into the subject which only meant you learnt and understood things better. In order to achieve this though, you had to go through some rigorous assignments and that was challenging.

What advice would you give to current students studying your course?
Avoid the temptation to take any short cuts with the assignments. The deeper you dive into the subject, the more you will remember of it in the future which is actually like adding a skill for long term benefit.

What was your favourite thing about the university?
The buzz. There’s so much to do as there’s so much going on.

What is your best memory of your time at Birmingham? 
Winning the election for the post of the International Students’ Officer. That experience took me to a different plane in terms of my confidence levels and exposure.