Aram Votadroka
His inquisitiveness pays off
Aram Votadroka was so inquisitive while growing up that he would disassemble DVD players and radios to see what was inside.
This curiosity set his pathway to study electrical engineering at the Fiji National University (FNU). He is not the first electrical engineer from his family as his grandfather and namesake was also an electrical engineer.
Starting university life
The shy 25-year-old from Burebasaga village in Rewa, took longer than everyone in his class to adapt to university life when he enrolled at the
FNU Samabula campus in 2014.
His first two trimesters were difficult, but as time went on, things got easier when he started to open up more to the lecturers and students.
“I pursued my trade diploma in electrical engineering (level five) in 2014 and graduated in 2019. In 2019 I continued my studies and completed my level six which is equivalent to advanced diploma in electrical engineering. I will be graduating this August,” Mr Votadroka said.
“Electrical/electronics engineering is a very interesting field. There are extensive subfields such as renewable energy, control systems, signal processing, automation, power engineering and many more. The opportunities are endless, and this is a field that will always be in demand,” he said.
Skills learnt
“As an engineering student, one of the most important skill sets that I gained was organisational skills.
“The ability to organise and manage your time in crucial times when you are out in the field, as most of your work will be time-sensitive or project based.
“Communication skills, problem solving skills are also included,” said Mr Votadroka.
Mr Votadroka currently works at Facility Services Limited; he plans to pursue his Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electronics) soon.
He also plans to start his own business after graduating.