1. What is your title?
Principal Technical Support Engineer
2. How long have you been working for Invensys?
Since May 2011
3. Where did you go to school and what degree(s) do you have?
University of Ottawa, Master’s and PhD degree in Chemical Engineering
4. Why did you choose to go for those degree(s)?
I chose to go those degrees, as I was learning English as a second language at the time. Doing some graduate studies in my field of training seemed to be a good challenge.
5. Why did you come to work for Invensys?
The opportunity presented itself.
6. Tell us about the toughest case you ever handled.
I cannot recall which one was the toughest. I get satisfaction knowing what we do makes a difference to the customers we help, regardless if it's a simple case or a tough one.
7. What is one common error that people can avoid making in their simulation?
Forgetting the fact that simulation should be a representation of reality. Failure to do so will make the simulation meaningless.
8. What is your favorite part of your job?
Excitement to explore the unknown and the satisfaction of knowing what we do makes a difference to the customers we help.
9. What would you say to someone considering Chemical Engineering?
This is a profession full of challenge and excitement.
10. What do you like to do in your spare time?
I like reading, watching documentaries on TV, swimming, and I just started taking a dancing class.
11. Tell us something interesting about yourself that others may not know.
I swim over 1km a day.
