Piers Anderson
Introducing Piers Anderson, one of our Mechanical Design Engineers! We asked Piers a few questions to get to know more about his role at CAN and what is on his bucket list!
What does a typical workday look like for you?
My day starts with coffee — because without it, I’m basically on autopilot. Once caffeinated, I tackle emails, check my schedule, and dive into projects like report writing or CAD design, which I enjoy.
Lunch is where the real action happens: I hit the pool table and claim my title as reigning champ.
What is the biggest lesson you’ve learnt from your career so far?
The biggest lesson I have learnt so far in my career is to always ask questions and don’t be afraid to admit that you don’t know. I have been fortunate to work with people who have a great wealth of knowledge and happy to pass on their experience to me and help me grow as an engineer
What is your proudest professional achievement to date?
One of my proudest achievements has been helping drive a company-backed monitored professional development scheme. I handled mentor-mentee registrations and tracked progress to make sure everything was ready ahead of the IMechE accreditation visit. It was rewarding to see the program come together successfully.
What is on your bucket list?
My bucket list is to continue travelling around South-East Asia as I have already visited Thailand and Vietnam. I really want to visit Malaysia and Singapore to try different cuisines and explore.
If you could have dinner with one historical figure, who would it be and why?
If I could have dinner with a historical figure, it would be Oliver Cromwell as it must have been a difficult decision to go against your king for the rights of the common man.