Biography
Aleksandar Zivanovic
Skill:
Mobile Robotics
Home Town:
Acton Central
Employer:
Middlesex University
Qualifications:
BSC (Hons), Msc, PhD
Memberships :
MBCS
Are you City & Guilds qualified?:
No
What involvement have you had with competitions?:
I have been a competitions organiser for national mobile robotics competitions and am a newly appointed training manager.
Who would you like to thank for their support?:
I would like to thank Middlesex University.
What made you take on this role?:
To use my knowledge to help improve the level of engineering education in the UK.
Why do you think WorldSkills is important?:
It acts as a way to showcase practical skills and to give them value.
What do you enjoy most about your role?:
Passing on my knowledge to enthusiastic young people.
How has this year differed to WorldSkills Calgary 2009?:
It is too early to say!
How are you using this experience in your workplace?:
It shows them that their skills are valued and it improves their self confidence.
What do you think being part of this process does for young people?:
They have the focus and willingness to work very hard and push themselves.
What impact will WorldSkills London 2011 have on your industry?:
It should raise the profile massively.
Something we didn’t know about you...:
I’m learning to drive steam engines in my spare time.