Explore how Caden Sekelsky from Wake Forest, NC went from college student to licensed reactor operator at PULSTAR, now designing reactor cores at Framatome after graduating from NC State with a nuclear engineering degree.

Technical skills get you in the door, but leadership, communication, safety culture, and professional networking are what accelerate your career and open up the most interesting opportunities.
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Lena: Hey there, listeners! Welcome to today's episode. I've been diving into some fascinating nuclear engineering stories lately, and I came across someone with a pretty impressive career trajectory. Miles, have you heard of Caden Sekelsky from Wake Forest, North Carolina?
Miles: I have, and his story is really interesting! He's actually a great example of someone who's made significant strides in the nuclear field at a young age. He graduated from NC State just this year with his Bachelor's in Nuclear Engineering, but he was already working as a licensed reactor operator at the university's PULSTAR Nuclear Reactor while still a student.
Lena: Wait, he was operating a nuclear reactor as a college student? That's not something you hear every day!
Miles: Right? And now he's working at Framatome as a Core Design and Safety Analysis Engineer. What I find fascinating is how he bridged the gap between academic knowledge and hands-on experience so early in his career.
Lena: That's impressive. I'm curious about his journey from Wake Forest to becoming someone who literally operates nuclear reactors and designs their cores. Let's explore how Caden Sekelsky built this specialized career path and what his work actually involves.