Twingineering Victoria and Vanessa Liera

For this episode, we talk to Cassidy about Intellectual Property, her journey in engineering and law, & ethics in engineering.

About Cassidy: Cassidy Aranda is a member of the California Baptist University, Electrical & Computer Engineering Class of 2020. Post-graduation, Cassidy worked as an Integration Test Engineer. Cassidy is currently in her final year of law school at Chicago-Kent College of Law. She plans on becoming an Intellectual Property Attorney & is set to start as a full-time Associate at a Chicago law firm in the Fall of 2024. She is excited to help her future clients obtain and maintain their patents, trademarks, copyrights, & trade secrets!
In her free time, she enjoys reading books, drumming, modeling, and exploring various crafty mediums (soldering, cross-stitching, photography, etc.). Cassidy is passionate about increasing the number of Latina women in STEM and law, and plans to one day create a scholarship/pipeline program to enable more women to succeed in these empowering fields!

If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com)
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Episode Start
00:00:18 Welcome/Intros
00:01:40 Weekly Highs and Lows
00:07:00 Something We Learned/Something We Tried
00:11:20 Why Cassidy Chose both Engineering and Law School
00:21:40 What is Intellectual Property
00:32:21 Intersection of Engineering and Tech in Law
00:34:14 Being a Woman in Electrical Engineering: Undergrad/Industry
00:40:37 Ethics in Engineering
00:54:28 Q&A: How do you manage personal morals and values with company expectations?
01:00:45 Q&A: How does Law School compare to earning your engineering degree in terms of difficulty?
01:03:10 Advice from Cassidy: Do what makes you happy!
01:07:26 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk to Corina how she decided on software engineering and her journey so far.

About Corina: Corina is currently a Software Engineer at Target. She graduated from Saint Xavier University in 2021 where she majored in Computer Science and a completed a minor in communications! In her free time she spends a lot of time with her siblings and friends and likes doing workout classes at her local gym!

If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com)
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Episode Start
00:00:18 Welcome/Intros
00:01:23 Weekly Highs and Lows
00:07:09 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles
00:11:15 Why did you choose software engineering?
00:15:23 How has your experience in this field been so far?
00:17:42 How did you end up in the role that you did/where you are now?
00:28:14 More Advice From Corina
00:34:33 Q&A: Target isn't the first company you think of when you hear "engineering". How did you go about the job application process and find your job specifically?
00:40:44 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk to Adheli about taking a different route and going into management.
About Adheli: She currently works as a Project Supervisor in the Expansion Department at McMaster-Carr. She started at the company in Sept 2021. She completed a major in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Electrical Engineering at Columbia University in the City of New York. Adheli is originally from Chicago, went to college in NYC, and is back in Chicago living with her parents and brother.

If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com)
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Episode Start
00:00:18 Welcome/Intros
00:01:00 Adheli's introduction
00:01:50 Weekly Highs and Lows
00:14:40 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles
00:23:45 Topic: Why did you decide to study Mechanical and Electrical Engineering?
00:26:48 Topic: How did you end up in management and in the role that you did?
00:29:30 Topic: Advice for those considering management roles
00:35:45 Topic: More from Adheli
00:38:57 Q&A: What advice would you give your younger self?
00:45:50 Q&A: What is the most interesting thing about your current role?
00:49:55 Closing Remarks/Outro

It's been ONE WHOLE YEAR since we started our podcast! Thank you to everyone who has listened so far. Listen to this episode for some updates on where we're at professionally since last year, things we’ve learned / lessons throughout this past year, and some podcast highlights/stats. We also answer a few submitted questions.

If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com)
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Episode Start
00:00:19 Welcome/Intros
00:01:50 Weekly Highs and Lows
00:05:08 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles
00:08:27 Anniversary - Job Updates
00:11:20 Anniversary - Lessons We've Learned
00:16:32 Anniversary - Podcast Highlights
00:23:00 Let us know what you want to hear! Let us know if you or someone you know would like to be a guest!
00:24:49 Q&A: How has starting the podcast influenced/impacted your life?
00:29:25 Q&A: Twin Calendar Reveal
00:30:32 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk to Emilia about being first gen in industry and moving away from home for the first time. We also answer some submitted questions!

About Emilia: She is a recent graduate from UC Davis with her Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering. She got an amazing opportunity shortly afterwards to work full time as a hardware engineer with General Motors. She's navigated not only being a Latina in STEM but also moving across the country for the first time without her family and friends.

If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website! (twingineering.wordpress.com)
Follow our social media accounts:
Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera
TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera

Timestamps:
00:00:00 Episode Start
00:00:16 Welcome/Intros
00:01:25 Weekly Highs and Lows
00:08:30 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles
00:15:33 Emilia's Experience in College + Current Role
00:25:58 Moving Away From Home
00:35:35 Q&A: Are there any shareable lessons learned after moving away from friends and family?
00:38:00 Q&A: How is it being far away from home and the overall transition from school to work life?
00:46:45 Q&A: How did you improve any technical skills or improve your engineering mindset?
00:48:33 Q&A: How is the change in food and supermarkets?
00:51:32 Q&A: What's the first thing you do when you get into work?
00:52:27 Q&A: How did the opportunity to work at GM come to be and did you know someone there?
00:56:37 Q&A: What did it feel like being first-generation as the oldest sister and cousin?
01:05:47 Q&A: Any advice on moving to a different state?
01:09:27 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk to Sarahi about her journey becoming an Aerospace Engineer, graduating debt free and her community involvement. We also answer some submitted questions!

About Sarahi: She graduated from UC Davis in 2021 with degrees in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering as First-Generation. Sarahi is currently a Space Systems Engineer at Northrup Grumman working on the next generation of space satellites. She enjoys lifting during her free time and she's a cat mom to a calico cat named Luna.

If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website! (twingineering.wordpress.com)
Follow our social media accounts:
Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera
TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera

Timestamps:
00:00:00 Episode Start
00:00:17 Welcome/Intros
00:01:38 Weekly Highs and Lows
00:05:10 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles/Something New That We Tried
00:08:40 What was your college experience like?
00:12:25 How did you get into Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering? How was your interest sparked?
00:15:00 Is working in industry what you expected? Have you enjoyed it so far? Any memorable moments?
00:22:19 Graduating without student debt: any advice?
00:26:25 Outreach (SHPE, MESA, etc)
00:29:58 Q&A: As someone with experience working in the aerospace industry, do you know what the process is for obtaining a security clearance?
00:31:33 Q&A: Was there ever a hard time where you felt like giving up? and What kept you going?
00:33:38 Q&A: What's some advice that would be helpful for someone in their early career?
00:36:36 Q&A: April would like to know why you are such a baddie
00:39:10 Closing Remarks/Outro