Sam Elegbede is a highly accomplished Electrical and Electronics Engineer who has worked in Transportation & Infrastructure, Real Estate, and currently Big Tech. When Sam was 25 years old, he became chartered, making him one of the youngest engineers to achieve this feat. In this interview, We delve into his experience working on global projects, his career changes, and his advice on how to reach your full potential.
In this interview, we get to know about Sam's early childhood experiences that influenced his interest in Engineering. He secured a graduate scheme before completing his Master's studies and now he shares some practical steps and insights for young people who wish to pursue the same route and attain their desired graduate roles.
We see the global opportunities that can be accessed through an Engineering career when he shares his experience of working on a project in South America that saw him work with people from different parts of the world.
Sam also offers us insights into why he has prioritized the development of his career by favouring breadth over depth, his purpose-driven approach to success and how his ambitions have evolved since starting in the industry.
Watch the full interview here to learn more about Sam’s inspiring engineering journey:
Connect with Sam:
LinkedIn: @samuelelegbede
Instagram: @soe.jpg
Resources mentioned in the interview:
Book: Shoedog
Book: Sapiens
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Summary by Atim Edubio
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