Lena Santos

“There is something so rewarding about flipping the switch and watching the light come on.”

Growing up on the small Caribbean island of Barbuda, Lena always had a knack for fixing things. She spent many afternoons repairing her mother's old radio or her father's fishing equipment. When she turned eighteen, Lena decided to leave the island and move to Rio de Janeiro to start a new life. She enrolled in an electrical engineering program and excelled. After graduation, Lena started her own electrical services company and has been thriving ever since. Lena's passion for her work extends far beyond the technical details; she finds joy in helping people and making their homes safer.

What is the most fulfilling part of your job?

Definitely the satisfaction of seeing the end result; when the lights turn on for the first time, or the air conditioner starts to cool down the house. It's those little moments of victory that make it all worthwhile.

What advice would you give to someone who is interested in studying electrical engineering?

I would say to not be intimidated by the technicalities of it all. At its heart, electrical engineering is about problem-solving, and that's something that applies to all aspects of life. Don't be afraid to dive in and get your hands dirty, because that's where the real learning happens.