Strengths, weaknesses, and interests My key strengths are that I am analytical, open-minded, and a team player. I am suited for engineering since engineering requires an analytical mind to be able to disintegrate and re-aggregate vast quantities of different kinds of information. With all the viewpoints on how to solve problems in society, it is important to have an open mind. Anyone discipline will provide too narrow a viewpoint to tackle sufficiently the complex challenges of modern life. It is also important to be able to function well within teams, either as a team member or as a team leader. This becomes more crucial because of the fact that most problem-solving teams in real life are interdisciplinary and multicultural. To survive, great team skills are necessary. I consider my weaknesses to include perfectionist tendencies and impatience with weak leadership. Engineering is not a perfect trade. Measurements need to include tolerances, and errors form part of the everyday practice of engineering. The pursuit of perfect solutions would make engineering impractical. Settling on effective yet imperfect solutions remains my greatest frustration with the trade. In problem-solving, clear focused leadership is a vital ingredient. To the extent that leadership in engineering fails, to that extent does the development of solutions fail. I find this difficult to swallow. I am very interested in Megastructures. Current skills and qualities assessed against Engineers Australia’s PE1 (Knowledge Base) My mathematical knowledge base is sound enough for me to apply analysis and synthesis techniques applicable to engineering and related fields. I have acquired a sound knowledge base in the physical sciences, life sciences, and information sciences basic to engineering, and I have developed an appreciation of the scientific method. I am able to work from first principles to tackle technical problems. I have acquired knowledge in engineering, where I am now capable of using mathematics, science, and engineering science to solve problems within this area. I can confidently select materials and techniques to solve problems. I have advanced knowledge that enables me to tackle complex challenges. I have developed an interdisciplinary appreciation in the course of my learning, enabling me to solve problems with a wider scope of complexity and to know what input to seek in the process of solving the problems. I have also developed the ability to appraise projects, to determine that they are technically sound, and to troubleshoot, seeing problems at an early stage. I can tell clearly, whether their basis is sound theory and whether they sit well with fundamental principles. I have the skill to develop various models for the purpose of situational and design analysis, and problem-solving while appreciating the limitations of the various modeling methods. I am skilled in the use of AutoCAD as one of the computer-based applications for problem-solving. I understand their limitations. I am well versed in a wide range of laboratory procedures for carrying out tests and experiments, error management, and relevant safety protocols. I can safely design experiments for use in testing various sections of projects. Current skills and qua