Civil House - Thank you Hredya!

The department was honoured to have Hredya E M, 2015-19 batch, as the speaker for the Alumni Interaction program, Civil House on 31 August 2024. Hredya is currently working as the Senior Project Coordinator ,Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP),Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. She joined the program online.

A proud FISAT graduate of 2015-2019 batch, Hredya walked the students through her career path, starting with her brief time at Federal Bank during 2020. She then pursued her master’s degree in structural engineering at the University of Windsor, Canada, Following her graduation, she took on a role as a Junior Construction Inspector at McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineering. In 2022, she joined GIP as a Project Coordinator, working on a highway widening and bridge project. In April 2024, she was promoted as Senior Project Coordinator, now handling a post-tension bridge project.

Hredya opened up about the challenges she faced in pursuing her career abroad. She spoke about the obstacles she encountered while transitioning to a new country, pursuing higher education, and securing work opportunities. She shared valuable insights on overcoming these hurdles, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, adaptability, and networking. 

Her advice on how to successfully navigate a career abroad resonated with the students, as she discussed everything from academic choices to obtaining work permits and thriving in a new environment.

The students were deeply inspired by her story, which sparked thoughtful discussions and questions. The session concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks from Sahithya of S7CEB, expressing gratitude for Hredya’s valuable insights and the opportunity for students to learn from her experiences.