Case studies
An insight into those working in engineering and technology; the paths to get there and the challenges they face in their current roles.
Meet the members – Hugh Peterken
In a global career that has spanned continents Peterken's continuous professional develop has allowed him to work his way up the career ladder from apprenticeship through management to the dizzying heights of becoming head of information systems for the Red Cross. Up for a new challenge, he’s now taking a leap into IT contracting.
Meet the members – Rehan Farooq
There and back again – the tale of the engineer who returned to the fold.
Meet the members - Paul Farthing
Having faced redundancy and ill-fitting employment, Farthing struggled on to find success as a self-employed consultant, currently working at AMEC on a 12 month rolling contract as a senior electrical, control and instrumentation engineer.Meet the members - Bob McDonald
A go-getter, McDonald’s used his own initiative to gain work placements as far afield as India, helping him gain a place on the IET’s Power Academy, and opening doors into the sector.
Meet the members – Derek Farman
Successfully educating himself part-time for almost ten years, this initiative-grabbing engineer will soon achieve his final goals, having made himself highly employable and able to choose from a number of industries with high-income opportunities.
Meet the members – Moses Adesulu
Self-starter Adesulu took a chance on an emerging technology in his home country of Nigeria. Taking control of his own professional development he’s built himself a successful career, making the most of the IET’s services remotely.
Meet the members - Dan Evans
Dan shows that you can veer from “traditional” routes and still achieve CEng. With support from a professional registration advisor (PRA), he’s now close to achieving the final competencies he needs for application.
Meet the members – Professor Ian McLoughlin
Over 22 years, McLoughlin’s career has included work on three continents, for multinationals, big and small industries, charities, consultancies and academia. He’s written books, built technical systems, become fluent in foreign languages and presented to presidents and prime ministers.Meet the members – Thomas Hlaing
With a manufacturing engineering degree under his belt, Hlaing took the fast track to success via the Rolls-Royce Graduate Scheme.