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#54 Western Engineering to Tesla to Meta - Michael Avrakh - Part 1

Vernon Kee Season 2 Episode 54

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In this episode of Kee to Success, I sit down with Michael Avrakh, a 2016 John Polanyi Collegiate Institute SMR (STEM) graduate who went on to study mechanical engineering at Western University and build a career at Tesla before moving to Meta as a product design engineer. Michael shares what high school was really like for him, how extracurriculars and hands-on engineering clubs shaped his path, and why finding real-world application mattered more than perfect grades. This episode offers honest insight into engineering, resilience, and the choices that shape long-term success.