Why do you do what you do?
I love being able to find a solution to a problem and create tangible ways to fix them. I’m a people person and what gets me up in the morning is being able to work with my team to provide new innovative solutions to building a better world.

Do you enjoy it?
I really enjoy what I do, I love being around people and working in a team. I love the life cycle of a project and the adrenaline you get from working on site and thinking on your feet to solve a problem.
I have a love hate relationship with a project life cycle – the initial client consultation process, the design, stakeholder analysis, project team meetings, the different personalities, site work – the chaos.

Greatest challenges?
Engineering is a predominantly male dominated industry, as a young female it is at times challenging to be taken seriously. The biggest challenge I find is asserting myself and backing myself to demonstrate my knowledge, experience, ideas and thoughts.

Most exciting project worked on?
Canterbury Engineering the Future (CETF) – Refurbishment of the University of Canterbury Engineering Laboratories and shared spaces post-earthquake. The exciting part of the project was being able to provide a solution which satisfied the multitude of stakeholders involved.

Where did you study?
University of Auckland.
First work experience was at The Ports of Auckland where I refurbished electric drive motors for straddle carriers

Do you recommend this profession for young women?
Yes definitely! It’s such an exciting profession filled with some great people and loads of laughs. It is a fulfilling job where at the end of a project you can see the tangible rewards of your hard work.

Favourite Book?
Pillars of the Earth Series – Ken Follet

Greatest inspiration?
My Dad. Watching him work tirelessly to achieve his goals and provide the best for our family. I admire him for being so brave to move to NZ from India when he was at the peak of his career, to start from scratch and now being part of the executive team.

Favourite quote?
Carpe Diem – Seize the Day

How do relax after a long day?
Playing sport, Reading, Cooking for family and friends