Shanaiya Saldanha
About Shanaiya Saldanha
Shanaiya Saldanha is a Civil Engineering Intern at Arup in Auckland, New Zealand, with a background in childcare, retail, and electoral services.
Civil Engineering Intern at Arup
Shanaiya Saldanha is currently gaining practical experience as a Civil Engineering Intern at Arup in Auckland, New Zealand. She joined Arup in 2021, stepping into the field to apply her academic knowledge in real-world scenarios. Her role involves participating in various engineering projects, providing her with hands-on experience in civil engineering practices and an opportunity to enhance her skills in problem-solving and innovation.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before her current position at Arup, Shanaiya Saldanha accumulated diverse work experience across several roles. She served as a Childcare Worker at sKids (Safe Kids in Daily Supervision) from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, she worked as Casual Lynn Mall Staff at Kiwi Property from 2017 to 2020, and also held the position of Electoral Officer and Voters Assistant at the New Zealand Electoral Commission during the same period. These roles provided her with a broad skill set and experience in various settings.
Bachelor of Engineering from The University of Auckland
Shanaiya Saldanha completed a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Civil and Environmental Engineering from The University of Auckland. Her studies spanned from 2019 to 2022, during which she engaged in numerous design and innovation projects as part of her curriculum. Her academic career was strongly oriented towards developing problem-solving skills and applying innovative solutions to engineering challenges.
Engagement in Design and Innovation Projects
Throughout her academic journey, Shanaiya showed a consistent interest in design and innovation. Participating in several projects during her studies, she explored various facets of civil engineering, focusing on creating practical and effective solutions. This engagement provided her with a robust foundation in innovative thinking and practical application of engineering principles.