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Nabor Alvarez
Senior, Integrated Design Engineering
Tensentric Engineering Intern

From One Connection to Tensentric��

What started as a simple networking moment quickly became a pivotal connection with a founder of Tensentric for��Nabor Alvarez (IntDesEngr'26).

Alvarez’s experience at Tensentric was incredibly rewarding. The culture was welcoming, collaborative and fast-paced, which meant that every day brought something entirely new for Alvarez. One day he was conducting user interviews to refine device usability; the next, he was scuba diving to immerse himself in the user experience for another project.����

Growing Through Real-World Design

When Alvarez wasn’t in the field, he was diving into design reviews, learning from experienced engineers, and spending hours CAD modeling and prototyping new concepts.

“It felt like each day revealed a new CAD trick, a real-world engineering principle, or a story that reshaped how I thought about design.” – Alvarez

From his time at Tensentric, Alvarez learned that growth doesn’t wait for the “right moment”—it happens in the middle of busy days, unexpected tasks and conversations with the people around you. Every day he learned new tips, applications and backstories.

One Meeting, Big Impact

And all of it began with a single networking moment. Alvarez agreed to meet his TA’s father, not knowing he was one of Tensentric’s founders. That one connection opened the door to an unforgettable experience.��

“If there’s one piece of advice I’d offer, it is to take every opportunity to network, because you never know which conversation will change your trajectory. At worst, you can walk away with a new connection that could prove valuable down the line.” – Alvarez

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