Recent graduate stories

Our company focuses on the development of technologies that remediate environmental problems stemming from the oil and gas industry. Our technologies and processes aim to be environmentally friendly, efficient at solving the problems, and with the lowest carbon footprint. I personally develop our technologies. My goal is to develop a solution, or have one of our current technologies be fully implemented into the industry and change the pace and way we return our environment to its natural state.  

I think my most impressive achievement has been to head this company. I am not only the president, I am also the developer of our technologies. The trust the owners have bestowed upon me to run our lab and develop our ideas has been an absolute honor. I never give up. We have had to accommodate our procedures to fit the needs and wants of many of the companies we are looking to partner with, at times having to start from scratch. I always try to find a way to make it work. 

Why did you want to become an engineer?

I wanted to be involved with the development of solutions and technologies that would bring around a better way of exploiting our natural resources and returning our environment to its natural state. Thanks to my specialization in Energy and Environmental Engineering and my master’s degree in Biochemical Evolution, I have been able to be part of the development of such technologies. 

What Schulich experience best prepared you for your career today?

The diversity of course work that was required for my degree allowed me to explore and understand all the ways in which the oil and gas industry has both impacted and helped our environment. It allowed me to really pinpoint what direction I wanted my career to take. 

Can you describe an accomplishment from your time at UCalgary that makes you feel proud?

Getting my work published. Reaching that milestone of your degree is always an amazing accomplishment. 

What advice do you have for new engineering students?

Don’t give up. You are always going to encounter a course that you think is going to break you or a project you don’t think you’ll be able to finish. Just keep going. 

What does it mean to you to be an engineer?

It means knowing doors will always open. Whether companies open them for you, or you work to open them for yourself, that title and the knowledge and experience that comes with it will always open doors for you.