What is your position at ITC Systems? What other roles have you performed at ITC Systems?
My current position at ITC Systems is Software Engineer. In the past, I have held the positions as a Software Developer in the Engineering Department and Senior Software Specialist in the Support Department.
How long have you been working here?
I have been with ITC Systems for eight years.
Can you tell us a little about your day to day job functions?
A typical day involves a mixture of tasks involving the Engineering, I.T., Support, and Validation Departments. In Engineering, I design, develop, document, and maintain software and websites. As the lead of the I.T. department, I am responsible for things such as maintaining the network, supporting staff with I.T. issues, and provisioning new technology.
What has been the most interesting thing you’ve seen or done here?
The most interesting thing to me has been the evolution of the technology that we use. Advancements in technology have allowed our systems to be smarter, faster, and more efficient. Additionally, our systems more secure, and easier to work with than ever before. It’s a wonderful opportunity to be at the forefront of technology and to experience the advancements first hand.
What tools or software do you use most in your day to day operations?
I most often use the following software (the latest stable versions): Microsoft Visual Studio with Team Foundation Server (TFS), VMWare vSphere, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS), Microsoft Office, SAP Business One, TeamViewer, Firefox, and Skype.
Where is your favourite vacation spot?
Mexico has been my favourite spot so far, but I have a long list of places that I’d love to visit one day. Japan and the Dominican Republic are quite high on that list.
What do you like most about working at ITC Systems?
The people are what I like most about working at ITC Systems. We have always had a truly excellent core team here and bright new people are being added all the time. It’s an honour to work with such a great group of individuals.
What more can you tell me about yourself i.e. Family, leisure activities, sports, accomplishments, etc.?
I’m a technology enthusiast so I love working with anything and everything technology-related. I enjoy designing and building dream machines (desktop computer systems), playing with the latest high tech-gadgets (like augmented reality and virtual reality), and learning everything that I can about how technologies work and how to interface with them.