Almond Au | Ingénieur client chez Google

Almond Au

Customer Engineer

Google

Created On: June 28, 2018
Sector:
Information Technology,  Technology
Education Pathway: University
Related School Subjects:
Computer Science,  Technology & Engineering

Learn About My Career

Almond Au is a customer engineer who solves complex problems with Google.

I was born/grew up in: Hong Kong, grew up in Markham, Ontario, Canada

I now live in: Markham, Ontario, Canada.

I completed my training/education at: Ryerson University, Bachelor's and Master's in Computer Science/Engineering.

I spent a lot of my time understanding complex situations involving lots of people, each with various responsibilities working together as a team. I communicate complicated ideas, technologies, and projects using written and verbal languages to keep everyone on track!

I had a lot of good mentors while I was growing up. They taught me various skill sets and shared their experiences with me. The common theme was paying it forward, helping people who can then help more people.

I've worked in the technology sector for the past 12 years and no two days are the same. I enjoy learning new things, meeting with people to learn and share ideas.

I help corporate customers use the latest computer technologies to enhance their user experience. It can be customers in other technology sectors, or marketing firms, social media, etc.

Camping, skiing, and spending time with my family.

Work hard, don't give up, keep an open mind about yourself and others.

What I do at work

I spent a lot of my time understanding complex situations involving lots of people, each with various responsibilities working together as a team. I communicate complicated ideas, technologies, and projects using written and verbal languages to keep everyone on track!

My career path is

I had a lot of good mentors while I was growing up. They taught me various skill sets and shared their experiences with me. The common theme was paying it forward, helping people who can then help more people.

I am motivated by

I've worked in the technology sector for the past 12 years and no two days are the same. I enjoy learning new things, meeting with people to learn and share ideas.

How I affect peoples’ lives

I help corporate customers use the latest computer technologies to enhance their user experience. It can be customers in other technology sectors, or marketing firms, social media, etc.

Outside of work I

Camping, skiing, and spending time with my family.

My advice to others

Work hard, don't give up, keep an open mind about yourself and others.

When I was a student I enjoyed:

  • Geography
  • Technology
  • History
  • Computer Science

When I was a student, I would describe myself as someone who:

  • Brought people together
  • Was motivated by success
  • Didn't really care about grades
  • Wanted to be in charge
  • Liked being given specific instructions
  • Wasn't sure what I wanted to do

Related Topics

Careers Computer Programming Computer Science Internet of Things Management

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