Welcome to series two of our podcast. The face of engineering is forever changing and evolving, but who are the faces behind it and more specifically, the women? Let us take you on a journey exploring careers within the engineering sector. Join our host Ngunan Adamu as we bring you, The Face of Engineering podcast series.
‘I wanted to inspire more young girls and the next generation into engineering, and that was all because I became a mum and realised I want to make a difference’ – Introducing Krystina Pearson-Rampeearee
In this episode, Ngunan chats to Krystina Pearson-Rampeearee, a Senior Flight Systems Engineer at BAE Systems. Krystina develops equipment for aircrafts, playing a role in initial designing, right through to the equipments’ disposal. Throughout the episode, Krystina shares how becoming a mum has influenced her engineering career, from becoming a STEM Ambassador, to winning awards. Krystina also talks about the ways businesses, schools and society have a role to play in helping achieve greater diversity in engineering and other STEM industries. Also in this episode, Krystina and Ngunan discuss why young people shouldn’t let their grades hinder their career goals, and Krystina tells us about her diversity-in-STEM inspired Etsy shop, AviateHer!