Inside Melbourne

Working for Bates Smart, one of Australia’s oldest architectural practices, Master of Architecture graduate Audrey Cavalera feels a sense of belonging and credits her studies at Melbourne for instilling a certain way of thinking, a work ethic, and a process of self-awareness around the lifelong learning involved in her discipline.

Bachelor of Science graduate Ze Yue Sin works in International Operations Support for a Japanese food and beverage company, and each day utilises her knowledge of food science, environmental science and chemistry.

New York-based head of Politics and Government at Instagram, and Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce alum, John Tass-Parker was named in the 2019 Forbes ‘30 Under 30 – Law & Policy’ list and continues to transform digital communications.

Bachelor of Arts and PhD alum Gin Chee founded an art gallery, Zhan Art Space, with her brother – who is also an alum - in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. When she’s not working at the gallery, Gin is volunteering as President of the Malaysian Alumni Association.

While some of us are content to languish on the couch, Bachelor of Planning and Design (Architecture) and Master of Architecture alum Andrew Lee is living his best life in isolation. As a Senior Project Manager for a luxury fitness company in New York City, Andrew naturally starts his day with a work-out.

If Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery alum, Nikhil Pooviah could give you one piece of advice it’s – don’t be afraid to take the road less travelled. Currently residing in Los Angeles, Nikhil is co-founder of health tech start-up, Elly Health, whose most recent investor was Google.

Head of External Relations at the McKell Institute and President of the University’s Sydney Alumni Association, Danielle Asciak is a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music alum. When she isn’t busy collaborating with fellow alumni on how they can support each other and current students, Danielle is cooking up a storm and pursuing her passion for cabaret.

Master of Agricultural Sciences alum Victoria brings us this takeover from a farm in Gippsland, where she is working from home. Victoria is an Agribusiness Executive at Commonwealth Bank, but she still finds time for some cute cow cuddles.

From working for Uber to Australia’s first drone delivery business, Wing, Bachelor of Commerce alum Daniel is in high demand and it’s not hard to see why. His takeover is packed with tips on “how to be a happy homebody”, ranging from fashion to career wisdom.

Director dramaturge and Master of Dramaturgy alum Stephanie shares a glimpse of her packed work day, from developing a kids show to Zoom meetings, with some exercise and dancing mixed in for good measure.