Dinesh Mangalanathadurai

• Age: 19 years

Competitor in Skill: Mobile Robotics
Country: Singapore

How did you get interested in your skill?
It was partially related to the Course that I was studying and fascination over Robots.

Where did you do your training for your skill?
Nanyang Polytechnic, School of Engineering.

How did you first find out about your Member organization and its programs?
My friend was interested in robotic and wanted to join the training. He didn’t want to go alone, so he requested me to follow him for the training and I did.

Who influenced you to pursue your skill as a career?
My primary influence will be my Coaches.

What is your experience in participating with your Member organization?
Singapore Robotic Competition Singapore Amazing Flying Machines competition WorldSkills Singapore 2014

Describe your most memorable moment so far with WorldSkills?
The most memorable moment will be the WorldSkills Singapore because it was intense, Stressful yet exciting.

Describe what your experience has been since your involvement with WorldSkills.
It had been Enjoyable and meaningful.

Did participating in the skills competitions and training for WorldSkills help you progress in your skill? Please describe.
Definitely. After taking part in WorldSkills I had plenty of opportunities to Explore and try-out many new things. Overtime, my technical skills have been improving.

What do you currently do? Where do you work?
Full time Training for WorldSkills International.

What are your future career aspirations?
Unmanned aircraft Engineer