Alex Hodge discusses his educational and career path in engineering. He studied science, maths, and English in secondary school and then biology, accounting, economics, and maths. He worked as an Ammunition Technical Officer in the Defence Force where he studied at Cranfield University in England. He then obtained an Electronic Engineering degree from the University of Waikato focusing on subjects like system control theory, electromagnetics, and microprocessors. Currently, he works in software design and system control theory to help make appliances more reliable and affordable while creating a fun work environment. Other potential career paths mentioned include jobs at companies like Tesla, Fisher & Paykel, and Martin Jetpack.