Randall Ah Mu, Electrical Engineer

Randall's story

I'm of Samoan descent. Before I was a university student, I worked for a year to save money, and then I was a volunteer missionary for my church.

Then I attended the University of Auckland to study Electrical Engineering (Hons).

As a student, I was in the South Pacific Indigenous Engineering Students (SPIES) program for Māori and Pasifika students.

While working full-time, I took a postgraduate certificate in illumination engineering. I also gained a Master's of Business Administration (distinction) from the Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University.

My career path led me from electrical engineer consulting to sales engineering roles. I've also worked in construction project management.

Now I lead a team of project managers across the Pacific region. I recently moved to Whangarei for a better work-life balance.

I chose STEM subjects as I always enjoyed learning how things work and creating things. My life has definitely been blessed as a consequence.

Randall's pathway

Year 12 and 13 subjects

• calculus
• chemistry
• English
• PE
• physics
• statistics.

Tertiary study

• Bachelors of Engineering (Hons), specialising in electrical and electronic engineering
• Postgraduate Certificate in Illumination Engineering