Alumni Speed Mentoring Night 2026
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
- In-Person event
- Conference Rooms (270, 272, 274), Teraanga Commons, Carleton University
- 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6
- Contact
- Alexandra Leroux, facultyofengineeringanddesign@carleton.ca
Overview
Get real career advice from people who have been there.
Wondering what your first job will really be like? Not sure how to choose the right co-op? Curious about the skills employers are looking for or how to build your network before graduation?
Join us to connect with alumni who have already made the leap from university to the workforce. In small-group, roundtable conversations, you’ll have the chance to ask questions, hear different perspectives and get practical advice from professionals working in the field.
Associate Professor Shoeleh Shams will be our emcee for the evening, and will also join in for the mentorship circles.
Alumni Mentors (More to come!)
- Thusha Agampodi graduated in 2002 with a degree in Computer Systems Engineering and currently serves as the Director of Engineering at Fullscript.
- Sarah Brown holds a B.Eng. and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, graduating in 2023, and is currently a Project Manager at DND.
- Paul Carnaffan completed a B.Eng. in Civil and Environmental Engineering and works in the private sector at Thurber.
- Mike Cunningham earned a B.Eng. in Civil Engineering and an M.Eng. in Geotechnical Engineering in 1992 and is the VP of Engineering at Marathon Underground Constructors Corp.
- George Hajecek graduated in 1993 with a B.Eng. in Aerospace Engineering, Structures Stream, and is Director of Business & Technology Development at MDS Aero Support Corporation.
- Julia Dalphy graduated in 2017 with a B.Eng. in Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering (CEE) and works in the government sector at the NRC.
- Ian Dayagbil graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of Architectural Studies in Urbanism from Carleton University and is currently a Visiting Scholar at Carleton University. He also holds a Master of Science in Design of Cities from SCI-Arc.
- Ian Fuller completed a B.Eng. and an M.Eng. in 1999 and now holds the role of Director, Ottawa Structures – Buildings at WSP Canada Inc.
- Naureen Khan earned a Master’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering in 2024 and currently serves as a Systems Design Architecture Engineer 2 at Ciena.
- Jordan Kleine graduated with a Civil Engineering degree in 2022 and currently works as a Civil Engineering Intern in Transportation at Stantec.
- Patrick Leblanc graduated in 1993 with a B.Eng. in Civil Engineering and is a Technical Lead – Water Distribution at RCI.
- Niall McCallum earned a B.Eng. in 2015 and an M.A.Sc. in 2018 in Aerospace Engineering (MAE) and works in the private sector at Mannarino.
- Bishoy Mickhail graduated in 2022 with a B.Eng. in Biomedical & Mechanical Engineering and currently serves as the Manager of Processing Operations at Iridian Spectral Technologies.
- Samantha Phillips graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering and now works as a Mechanical Designer at Merrick Canada.
- Riley Rogers completed an Aerospace Engineering degree in 2024 and currently works as a Robotics Engineer at Mission Control.
- Lauren Toikka graduated in 2010 with a B.Eng. in Civil Engineering and an M.A.Sc. in Structural Engineering in 2012. Lauren is an Associate, Manager at J.L. Richards & Associates Limited.
- Connor Ruprecht earned a degree in Sustainable & Renewable Energy Engineering in 2021 and currently works as a Mechanical Designer at ProEng Consulting Inc.
- Shoeleh Shams is an Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, in the Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) and CEE Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies, Student Engagement.
Bring your questions. Leave with new perspectives.
You could ask about:
- Co-op: How do you choose an opportunity that’s right for you?
- Career skills: What skills helped alumni stand out when starting their careers?
- Life after graduation: What is the transition from university to work really like?
- Networking: How do you build genuine professional connections?
- Career journeys: What do alumni wish they had known as undergraduate students?
There’s no formal presentation and no need to prepare. Just bring your questions and curiosity. We’ll provide conversation prompts and icebreakers to help get things moving.
And once the mentoring wraps up, stick around for a complimentary networking dinner, a chance to keep the conversation going and meet even more people from the FED community.
Limited seats available. Register Now!