What it takes to be a good engineer

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I HAVE been in the engineering profession as an academic and practising engineer since I graduated with an engineering degree in the 80s.

In recent years, I have been regularly invited to give talks and share my experience with enthusiastic engineering students at universities and eager young engineers as part of their career development.

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What it takes to be a good engineer