In this episode, Levi Te Slaa sits down with Vishnu Nellore, a civil engineer for the City of Sioux Falls, to talk about his journey from coastal India to the snowy plains of South Dakota—and how he’s now influencing the growth and infrastructure of one of America’s fastest-growing cities. Vishnu shares how he came to study at South Dakota State University, adjusted to life in the U.S., and discovered a passion for engineering that’s all about people as much as it is about projects.
You’ll hear about:
The cultural and climate shock of moving from India to South Dakota
What drew Vishnu to SDSU and civil engineering
His experience adapting to a new language, new customs, and the Imperial system
How public input shapes large-scale infrastructure projects in Sioux Falls
An exciting new interchange project that will connect growing parts of the city
The importance of leadership and public trust in civic engineering
Why Vishnu believes Sioux Falls is a great place to live and work
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