[PORTRAIT OF AN ECAM DIRECTOR ALUMNI] Louise-Anne FLEURY - ECAM PROMO 2016 AMS

SCHOOL

How did you get to ECAM?

I came to ECAM by a happy coincidence, as I was looking for a course after a DUT in Thermal and Energy Engineering. I'd been to a few job fairs and came across a flyer about an open day at ECAM Strasbourg Europe.

The flyer sat on my desk for some time and one Sunday, while tidying up, I came across it again: it was the last open house session scheduled from 2pm to 5pm (times like that), it was 4pm... I went, visited the premises, met the engineering students and off I went.I went there, visited the premises, met the engineering students and off I went, sent in my application and studied for 3 years at ECAM until I obtained my engineering diploma.

What stood out for you during your training?

ECAM's values are present throughout the training program. They permeate the teaching and provide a sound framework.

What advice would you give to the graduating class?

I would tell them to believe in themselves and that anything is possible.

WORKING LIFE - PRO CHALLENGES

TODAY, Louise-Anne FLEURY, what kind of professional is she?

In August 2020, I joined an architectural firm where I'm in charge of the Construction Department.

A job in the building and civil engineering sector is a complete change from my previous experience in industry. I'm looking for a change and to discover a new sector with new challenges. I'm mainly in charge of managing the team's workload, and I'm setting about implementing a methodology. My ambition is to harmonize site management practices.

Prior to that, I worked for Hager as an international project manager and production manager at various sites in Obernai, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Heltersberg (Germany), Blieskastel (Germany) and Bischwiller.

The opportunity to work in several industrial sectors - industrialization and production - has enabled me to experience two activities that are essential to product manufacturing. I'm most proud of my involvement in the company's strategic project to standardize industrialization processes. A great experience!

What does Engineering mean to you?

Being an engineer is about problem-solving methodology.

For me, engineering is all about efficiency, ingenuity and methods: that's what's really important to me. That's why I wanted to become an engineer and embody its values.

Any other personal/professional challenges you'd like to mention?

I'm a big fan of running, and more specifically of trail running. Trail running and engineering are very similar, you need perseverance to achieve results. I'm happy to link my training and racing with my daily life as an engineer, while keeping the same state of mind.

THE NETWORK / YOUR COMMITMENTS TO ECAM ALUMNI

What does the Network mean to you?

The network is a tool that can provide everyone with professional/personal support and enriching relationships.

Tell me about your role in the association!

Within the network, I am the representative for the Grand Est region and a member of the board of the national association of ECAM engineers. Ensuring links and acting in concert with the heads of the STRASBOURG-EUROPE School. In this capacity, my role is to act as a reference for the region, both for ECAM graduates (Lyon and Strasbourg) and to maintain close relations with ESE engineering students and the School.

What motivated this commitment?

My involvement is motivated by the desire to share best practices with engineering students, to provide guidance to facilitate their access to professional life and to support the Strasbourg school. As an added bonus, I'm proud to be the only graduate member of ECAM Strasbourg-Europe, and to have a female presence on the AIE board.

The final word?

I'm proud to be part of this great network of ECAM alumni engineers. I hope that we can provide graduates and schools with the support they need to make the ECAM diploma last and shine.