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Meet the Engineers - Volume 3, Series 1: "Your Path into Engineering and Part-Time Study"

Apr
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09 Apr 2026 /  
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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About

Join us for our Meet the Engineers series, where our guest engineers will share their personal career journeys and offer valuable insights into the different pathways into engineering.

From hands-on training and industry experience to continuing professional development and part-time study, this session will highlight the diverse routes available to build a successful career in engineering.

Whether you’re a student, school leaver, or early in your career, this webinar will provide a real-world perspective on what it’s like to work in engineering and the many ways you can get started.

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Continuing Professional Development

This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.

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09 Apr 2026 

6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Organiser

  • London Local Network

Speakers

Eeshaan Verma

Data Analyst - Bank of England

Eeshaan Verma is a Data Analyst currently working at the Bank of England. He specializes in data analysis, financial data interpretation, and analytical problem-solving, applying quantitative techniques to support decision-making in the financial sector.
Prior to this, he worked at Thales UK. His role specialised in the defence and space sector with a focus on research, systems and software engineering.

Arrmeila Jeyanathan

Senior Engineer in Rail Control Systems and Signalling - Heathrow

Arrmeila studied Integrated Engineering at Cardiff University, where she worked at Network Rail as a Railway Signalling Engineer and published an academic paper on her undergraduate dissertation. Since graduating in 2021, she has completed the Network Rail graduate scheme training in the railway signalling discipline. She now works for Heathrow as a Senior Engineer in Rail Control Systems & Signalling Engineer, working on the airport tracked transit system, and the passenger transit system - Heathrow pods. Through these experiences and being a direct recipient of early engagement, Arrmeila has really developed a passion for railway engineering and promoting it to the younger generations, where she’s done so by being an active STEM ambassador. Arrmeila also volunteers for the IET London Young Professionals network as Treasurer and was the Former Chair. She has dedicated a lot of her free time towards creating events and opportunities for young people to connect, including supporting the new initiative Female Leaders to promote women in engineering.

Reasons to attend

1) Insight into different career pathways in engineering, including apprenticeships and part-time study
2) Real-world day-to-day experiences from professional engineers
3) Tips and guidance for building skills, gaining experience, and progressing in STEM careers
4) Opportunity to ask questions during a Q&A session

Programme

18:30 – 18:35:
Welcome and Event Introduction

18:35 – 18:50:
Talk by Engineer 1  Arrmeila Jeyanathan – Career Journey & Industry Insights

18:55 – 19:10:
Talk by Engineer 2  Eeshaan Verma – Career Journey & Industry Insights

19:10 – 19:25:
Q&A Session with Both Engineers

19:25 – 19:30:
Closing Remarks and Event Close

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