Meet our recent graduates
Launching inspiring careers
Meet this month's featured recent graduate!
Maria Soledad Conejo, MSc (Eng)'14
Maria is president of EnviroTek Remediation Inc. She completed her Master of Science in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering in 2014, and leads her company in developing solutions and technologies that are transforming the way we exploit natural resources and return the environment to its natural state. She specialized in Energy and Environmental Engineering during her degree, and is focused on creating technologies and processes that are environmentally friendly solutions with the lowest possible carbon footprint.
Jianyixian (Jian) Zhu, BSc (Eng)'20
An international student from China, Jian realized she had a strong interest in masonry structures during her undergraduate degree and decided to continue her academic journey as a Master of Science in Civil Engineering studies here at UCalgary.
Bita Malekian, BSc (Eng)'18
After graduating with a mechanical engineering degree in 2018 and landing a job at an energy company, Bita joined Calgary Professional Chapter of Engineers without Borders.
Amanda Calleberg, BSc (Eng)’19
Former president of the UCalgary Petroleum and Energy Society and former leader of Canada’s only Drillbotics team, Amanda interned at ConocoPhillips Canada, Cenovus Energy and Husky Energy, and authored multiple publications.
Jiani Deng, BSc (Eng)’19
Former ESS president Jiani Deng is now working as a facilities field engineer on the Keystone XL Project. Jiani graduated from chemical engineering with a specialization in energy and environment.
Emily Dawson, BSc (Eng)'19
"Right from day one, I’ve been hands-on with everything from prototyping to production, and I’ve seen a few new products through that cycle already. I thrive on the challenge of new problems and a faster-paced environment, with a team of people working towards a common goal."
Lukas Vollmerhaus, BSc (Eng)’17
Lukas shares his experiences with the Baja racing team, producing a rocket for his capstone project, and an internship in the arctic.
Maxwell Lee, BSc (Eng)’15, MSc (Eng)‘17
Maxwell Lee is a design engineer and engineer in training, working at a company that is dedicated to creating and operating the world’s first automated oil rig.
Clifford Louis, MEng'19
Upon graduating with my Master of Engineering, I got a job at Tallahassee Exploration, where I am currently working as a production engineer.
Alina Kunitskaya, BSc (Eng)'18
Alina graduated from chemical engineering and is a member of the Association of Spaceflight Professionals and SEDS-Canada (Students for the Exploration and Development of Space).
Spencer Kerber, BSc (Eng)'16
Passionate about farm-to-table food, mechanical engineering graduate Spencer Kerber has put his engineering skills to use creating an online platform connecting consumers to fresh, local meat and seafood.
Braden Hommy, BSc (Eng)'16
Schulich alumnus Braden Hommy tells us about his job in the Toronto-based Space Flight Laboratory.
Nigel Cox, BSc (Eng)'15, MEng'19
Engineering a new career is easier than it sounds. Nigel graduated in November from a one-year masters in software engineering and has opened up a world of possibilities.
Tyler Anker, BSc (Eng)'17
Schulich alumnus Tyler Anker graduated with a mechanical engineering degree and is now attending medical school.
Ali Waseem, BSc (Eng)'16
Schulich alumus Ali Waseem discovered his passion for software engineering during his internship, added a minor to his degree and is pursuing a career he loves.
Julia Bassett, BSc (Eng)’16
Schulich alumna Julia Bassett sleuths out a career in forensic engineering.
Jessica Norman, BSc (Eng)’18
Schulich alumna Jessica Norman's undergrad internship 'opened up a world of opportunities' and led to her first job.
Haley Lawrance, BSc (Eng)'16
Schulich alumna Haley Lawrance engineers her way out into the field.
Siegfried Baumann, BSc (Eng)'16
Schulich alumnus Siegfried Baumann charges up his career in electric vehicles.
Sergey Krasovski, MSc (Eng)’15
Schulich alumnus Sergey Krasovski gets strategic about the future of technology.
Carl Wei, BSc (Eng)'17
Carl got down to business after landing an internship job on campus that was later funded by NASA. He explored his network and made new friends which lead him to an experience that sets him apart from other electrical engineering graduates.
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