Where Are They Now? - Connor Marshall
I鈥檓 Connor Marshall and was in the graduating class of 2018 at Good Shepherd Lutheran College. My time at GSLC culminated with achieving the highest ATAR in the NT in 2018 through hard work, the support of my family and cheerfulness of my then girlfriend, Tyla. Achieving this was incredible, though the best part was the relief that I was guaranteed a path to my dreams.
Since leaving school and moving to Melbourne I have been committed to reaching two milestones, get married to my middle school sweetheart, Tyla, and start my career in aerospace engineering. I am proud to say that I have met both with a year and a half until I graduate my Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)/Bachelor of Science double degree at Monash University.
During 2019 and 2020 I focused on my university studies and experiences joining Monash Unmanned Aerial Systems (MUAS) student team and participating in ultimate frisbee, residential hall activities, and church groups. This was a great way to forge friendships and become part of the Monash and Lutheran communities. MUAS in particular developed my teamwork while designing, manufacturing and testing large drones for humanitarian purposes (eg. search and rescue, medical delivery, remote communication). I made headway in my aerospace engineering specialisation, my mathematics major, and physics minor aiming to become a research and design engineer in aircraft aerodynamics.
Before long, I secured an ongoing internship with the Australian Government as an aerodynamic test engineer in 2021. My role was supporting research in the defence wind tunnels through instrument testing and project support. My dream job in many ways, this work has surrounded me with the knowledge and support to start my career strongly.
I reached my second goal in July 2022 marrying Tyla in the Dandenong Ranges surrounded by the love and excitement of both our families. 7 years in the making, it was the best day of my life.
While I can only share the most significant moments, there are many more. Combined, they have led me to where I am now and I couldn鈥檛 be more grateful.
Stay safe,
Connor.
