“Being in GCSP helped me to realize the importance of focusing on the need in the market before developing a solution, as reverse-engineering a need from a technology already developed is often counter-intuitive and does not actually fulfill the needs of stakeholders. On the side of developing a product as an entrepreneur, I also took home many lessons on the importance of market analysis and research, as well as the importance of understanding our consumers.
These are all essential skills that I think any engineer should possess in today’s rapidly changing work environment, with collaboration and interdisciplinary work becoming increasingly important throughout all fields of work. As I go on to pursue a Master’s degree in innovation and materials engineering, the lessons I learned from GCSP will undoubtedly be of great help to me as I continue to strive to make positive change using the skills I have developed.”
