
'I chose to study engineering at university because I really enjoyed STEM subjects in high school so I thought engineering would align with my interests and strengths.'
Dan Tang
Senior Engineer
WHO IS SHE:
I am a Senior Engineer at AEMO in the National Connections team where I assess generator connections in the National Electricity Market, with a focus in South Australia and Tasmania. I was previously at Jacobs working mostly in the area of transmission and distribution where I was designing substation protection and control systems. I graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and published a paper based on my final year research on optimisation of batteries with solar PV.

KEY STRENGTHS:
Collaboration, Communication, Power system modelling and analysis, Project management, Presenting and public speaking.
WHY CHOOSE THIS DEGREE?

My Journey
Where it all started for me
Completed High School
What did I end up studying?
Undertook student placement at Energex (part of Energy Queensland)
Entering the industry
I was previously at Jacobs working mostly in the area of transmission and distribution where I was designing substation protection and control systems.
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My previous work experience
Started studying engineering at University of Queensland. My first year of engineering had no specific major and I explored various types of engineering including civil, mechanical, electrical and software. Going into my second year of university, I chose to major in electrical
My work placement experience
I graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and published a paper based on my final year research on optimisation of batteries with solar PV.
What I'm doing now
Currently I am a Senior Engineer at AEMO in the National Connections team where I assess generator connections in the National Electricity Market, with a focus in South Australia and Tasmania.
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