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FOR SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
Susan Chesa
C.E.T., PMP, MTM
Susan Chesa was born and raised in Kenya where, as a
teenager, she took an interest in maths and sciences. This
interest drove her passion towards a career in engineering.
She graduated with a bachelor's degree in electrical
and electronics engineering from Jomo Kenyatta University
of Agriculture and Technology in 2010. She next took up a
role as a solar sales engineer at Davis & Shirtliff Group, a
leader in water and energy solutions in East Africa, where
she helped clients and businesses transition to renewable
energy systems.
In 2012 she moved to Canada and took up a role as a technical
support specialist at Shaw Communications. In 2013,
she joined Rotaflow Controls, an engineering, procurement,
construction and maintenance company based out of Edmonton.
At Rotaflow, Susan worked on multiple projects
supporting the oil and gas industry, with a specific focus on
industrial utilities. During her time at Rotaflow she became a
member of ASET and obtained her C.E.T. designation.
Following her time in engineering consulting, Susan took
up an opportunity in the non-profit sector as a career coach
at Bredin Centre for Career Advancement (formerly Bredin
Centre for Learning). At Bredin, she supports a client base of
internationally trained professionals in the technology fields
(including engineering, geoscience and architecture)
In 2019, Susan graduated with a master's degree in technology
management from Memorial University of Newfoundland.
She also holds a certificate in project management
from NAIT, and is a member of the Project Management Institute
where she obtained her project management professional
designation in 2016.
If elected as second vice-president, Susan will continue to
build on the strategies she implemented as a Councillor.
These include raising ASET's profile where its visibility is
low, working with stakeholders to expand on member professional
development offerings, and building up and promoting
the mentorship program even further.
Additionally, Susan will advocate for creating programs that
will help ASET members adapt to a rapidly evolving technological
and economic landscape.
in
their efforts to integrate into the Canadian workspace,
get their credentials evaluated, and apply for certifications
and licensure with ASET, APEGA, The Alberta Association
of Architects (AAA) and more.
Her passion for helping others develop their careers and
find employment opportunities led her to take up a role as
a recruitment consultant - engineering/technical at Agilus
Work Solutions (formerly known as Design Group Staffing)
in August 2021. There she recruits junior to senior level engineering
and technical talent for companies in the oil and
gas, manufacturing, construction, and utility industries.
" I would encourage ASET to create programs that can help
its members adapt to current industry changes, with a focus
on embracing and taking advantage of the evolving technology
sector in Alberta, " Susan says. " This can be accomplished
by, among others, providing industry information
sessions in emerging technologies, holding forums where
companies in growing technology areas provide information,
and creating platforms and programs where ASET
members can obtain internships, practicums, job shadowing,
and other opportunities, to gain knowledge and skills
in the technology industry and other growing industries like
cleantech. "
Susan believes in work-life balance and enjoys travelling,
summer camping and winter outdoor activities with her husband
and three kids.
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