Shinu Yohannan works for Turbo Power Systems as a Principal Engineer, which focuses on rolling stock product development. “My role looks at product development, testing, validation, technical documentation and customer support.”
Becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng)
Shinu tells us about how he was inspired to become an engineer by his father, who served in Airwork Vinnell (Middle East) for the US Air Force. As a child, Shinu was attracted to all things science and maths, so his father encouraged him to pursue engineering.
“During my engineering studies, I recognised that Professional Registration is the highest recognition in the engineering profession globally.”
The next step in his career was to become Professionally Registered, as he tells us how he believes that engineers should aspire to Professional Registration and continue growing in their professional development.
For his application, Shinu worked closely with Lucy Byrne (our Professional Registration Engagement Manager) “Lucy Bryne arranged one of the mentors from IET. He was very supportive and guided the whole application process. That was a great support and encouragement to me for the entire application process.”
Feeling Validated
When you become a member of the IET, you become part of the wider engineering community, you can get in contact with other engineers around the world and really get into that sense of community.
“I’m proud to be a member of a world-renowned organisation like the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).’ Shinu tells us, “It has given me more opportunities to interact with other engineers worldwide."
“Becoming Professionally Registered has not only improved my employability but has also benefited my employer by ensuring I carry out my Continuing Professional Development (CPD)”.
Advice
When you’re looking at building your Professional Development, you can always work towards Professional Registration to mark a key milestone in your career. Shinu tells us why he applied.
“As an engineer, Professional Registration is the highest standard to demonstrate that you have acquired the necessary competence – I would strongly recommend it to others as it will help them achieve their professional goals.”