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Has your degree at La Trobe prepared you well for the workplace?

The best aspects of my course were the exposure to practical exercises and the emphasis on project work. I had the opportunity to work on academic as well as industrial projects and to use industry-standard EDA Tools and work on leading edge technology in the area of RF and Wireless IC Design and RF Technology.

Tell us a little about your work history

I was employed by the Centre for Technology Infusion at La Trobe University as a Research Assistant where I worked on RFIC Design projects and assisted academics and researchers in the design, implementation and testing of RF front end components of transmitters and receivers like LNA, Mixer, VCO, power amplifier, ADC and DAC.

I went on to join National Instruments as an Applications Engineer and focused on Graphical System Design, PC based data acquisition, Software Defined Instrumentation and Virtual Instruments. I provided technical support to customers, ran professional training courses and was involved in marketing products. Eventually, I went on to specialise on NI RF products, and now I am predominantly working with RF and Wireless Test Systems.

What are things you enjoy most about your job?

I enjoy the opportunity to work on leading-edge technology and serve a wide variety of industries including academia, research, defence, aerospace, communications and broadcasting. I enjoy the diverse nature of my work, which provides me with the opportunity to interact with professionals from different backgrounds and learn about different views and ideas.

What advice can you offer to current students?

The practical aspect of the La Trobe engineering courses is unique and it has helped in clarifying a lot of core engineering principles and theories. My advice to students is focus on practical exercises and experiments rather than get tied down in the world of simulation. Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty!

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