FSAE helped me immensely in developing the skills I require as a Systems Enginner within the ESS (electric storage systems) team at McLaren Automotive. In my role I'm responsible for both the technical aspects of the high voltage battery as well as ensuring it is delivered on time and to cost. Firstly FSAE helped me from a technical perspective through introducing me to and building my knowledge around high performance electric cars. While I wasn't involved in designing the car I still picked up a lot of technical knowledge through bring so involved with the team. The biggest area the team benefited me was through the project management and leadership skills I developed. These are incredibly transferable skills that I use daily in not only my current role but all jobs I've had. I'm very grateful for the opportunity FSAE gave me and would encourage anybody thinking of getting involved or thinking of supporting the students who are to do so.

- Lizzy Grant