Rajasegaran is an exemplary worker who never gives up and he has adopted this mentality throughout his learning journey.

Armed with his GCE ‘O’ Levels, Rajasegaran started out as a clerk-of-works at the Housing Development Board (HDB). He then enrolled as a part-time student at Singapore Polytechnic, pursuing a Diploma in Civil Engineering, but did not manage to complete it. He went on to pursue a three-year part-time course, National Certificate in Construction Supervision, and a Certificate in Building and Construction Safety Supervisor. On top of juggling work and studying for two courses, Rajasegaran got married and had his first child a year later. “Busy” is quite an understatement in describing this period of his life.

Undeterred by his earlier failure at the Singapore Polytechnic, he enrolled and graduated with a Diploma in Building. He then pursued a Degree in Building Construction at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and graduated with third class honours. Deeply committed to his studies, Rajasegaran often sacrificed sleep to finish his tutorials and research.

In the little spare time he has left, he took up courses such as Conversational Mandarin, Computer Literacy and even participated in a ‘Think-a-thon’ where he contributed 104 ideas in an hour a Certificate of Participation for his effort.

His other achievements include being awarded the Long Service Award in 2003 for 20 years of hard work and the First Level Good Services Award for his commitment in completing projects ahead of deadlines, Earlier this year, Rajasegaran completed his Specialist Diploma in Construction Quality, Environment Health and Safety. He is currently making plans to pursue a Masters degree.