Macquarie University Careers Directory Profiles

This week, I have been undertaking an audit for a multinational company based in India, where I am testing the company's internal controls and accounts for revenue and expenses.

Project Management requires good organisation skills and the ability to prioritise tasks according to their requirements.

Aki Liyanage studied Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) (Hons) at the University of Auckland and is now a structural engineer in the Structural team of Beca.

After dropping off, I head to work. I’m usually in by 8, which means it's time for toast and a cup of tea. While I enjoy this, I chat with our other early birds and set myself up at my desk. I sort through emails and write out an agenda for my day, which helps me stay on track and lets me know if I need to hunt for more work!

I learnt about the supply and demand relationship between Australian states and how this relationship consistently impacts the movement and price of energy.

Don’t give up the things you love doing, get involved in extracurriculars or a hobby, life is not all about studying and work. Take the time to appreciate the little things.

I am helping organise a school tour and learning event for Loretto Kirribilli, which aims to inspire and empower female high school students to consider a career in engineering.

This morning, I’m going to update some internal ratings for customers, which is a measure of their risk profile and the likelihood of default.