College Experiences That Helped a Fuel Cell Engineer at ZeroAvia Succeed
William, a Fuel Cell Engineer, offers a surprisingly candid response regarding college success, admitting to being a "procrastinator" who often finished assignments "last minute." This unconventional approach, however, unexpectedly fostered the ability to work "really efficiently when [they] need to," a skill valuable in their current demanding career.
Procrastination Management, Time Management, Efficiency, Focus, Prioritization
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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William Williamson
Fuel Cell Engineer
ZeroAvia
University of Houston, University of Houston - Clear Lake, University of Texas at Dallas, University of Alabama, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Future Studies, Engineering Management (MS,MS)
Psychology
Aerospace, Aviation & Defense, Energy & Utilities
Research and Development (R&D)
Honors Student, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Procrastination and last-minute work habits can lead to efficient work under pressure.
2. There is value in both efficient last minute work and methodical planning.
3. Success in a career is not solely defined by academic performance and methodical planning.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
This is a controversial stance, but I am a procrastinator. I did a lot of my work last minute, staying up the night before to finish everything.
This habit set me up to work efficiently and focus when needed. I think that's a success in my career.
However, I would also say there's value in planning things out and doing them methodically.