In our house, it wasn’t unusual to find resistors and capacitors tucked behind the sofa cushions. My dad, an engineer at Quest Global for nearly 20 years, always had a workbench full of wires, sensors, and tiny gadgets. I didn’t choose engineering as much as I was raised around it. It was always there, in the things we fixed, the gadgets we built, and the projects we tried (and sometimes failed) together.
My early Quest Global memories and internships that shaped me
I first walked into Quest Global as a child, long before I became an engineer. I remember anchoring at junior Questian events and tagging along with my dad to the office. And now I get to walk through the same gates, but this time, as a full-time engineer.
During college, I had the opportunity to intern here, twice. The first time, I came with friends during our summer break. The second time, I worked solo on an internal automotive project. That solo experience built my confidence. I had mentorship, hands-on learning, and space to figure things out on my own. It made my transition to full-time smoother; I already knew the people, the culture, and how things worked. From day one, I felt like I belonged.
Why I love engineering, especially embedded
At my home, engineering isn’t just a job, it’s basically a way of life. My dad and I try to build everyday things together even though it would be easy to just buy it. But that’s the fun of it, we love tinkering. We even have a shelf of things we tried to fix but didn’t quite manage.
I remember, during one of my internships, I worked on a Linux-based embedded project. It was tough, but I loved every second of it. That’s when I knew I wanted to go deeper into embedded systems. I chose Quest Global for that reason, because we get to work on real, cutting-edge embedded tech. Now, I’m part of a project team, doing my best to learn and contribute.
Speaking Japanese, sharing cultures
I started learning Japanese from a senior at Quest Global, just out of curiosity. That led me to join a buddy program for visiting Japanese interns. It was only a three-day program, but I learned so much. We exchanged languages, explored Trivandrum together, and attended live demos of real Quest Global projects.
And when you visually see something that you know people put so much effort into, it’s truly inspiring. I remember thinking while watching these demo projects with them that I want to be a part of such good technologies. I’m also working on advancing my Japanese, I currently hold an N4 certification and aim to clear N3 next. Small goals, but they keep me moving forward.
Bringing my whole self to work
Beyond the technical experience, Quest Global gave me the space to keep doing the things I love. I’ve been involved in many cultural activities here, especially fashion shows. In fact, ever since I joined (even during my internships), I’ve been part of every one we’ve had. It’s something I enjoyed in college, and I was genuinely happy to carry that forward into my professional life. It made me feel like I could bring my whole self to work.
Giving back what I’ve learned
In college, I was part of a robotics club, and we once ran a workshop at a school to show students what engineering can do. We shared our journey and simple DIY projects. One student said, “I didn’t know you could make things like this.” That moment stayed with me. I hope I can keep sharing that feeling with others.
If you’re at the beginning of your journey, here’s something that worked for me: follow what excites you. Whether it’s embedded, AI, or design, go deep. Explore. Watch videos, try small projects, see what sparks your interest. Once you find that, learning doesn’t feel like a chore.
I’m still figuring things out too, but that’s part of the fun. And if you find a place that gives you space to learn, experiment, and grow, hold on to it.
