What was the first job role to land you on your tech career ladder?
I started off as a datacentre engineer.
Describe your typical day at Datum in no more than 20 words.
Lots of teamwork/collaboration and a positive attitude towards new ideas.
Best thing about working in tech?
The industry never stands still and there is always more to learn.
Worst thing about working in tech?
The industry never stands still and there is always more to learn…
Which one piece of technology could you not live without?
Definitely my mobile phone.
Which one piece of technology would you ditch into room 101?
Printers – I have never found a printer that just works.
Best tech innovation of the last 12 months?
ChatGPT.
Who’s your tech hero?
Todd Howard, the video game designer, director and producer.
Apple or Android?
Apple all the way!
What was your first ever games console, and your favourite game?
My first games console was a Nintendo 64. My favourite game? It’s difficult to narrow it down to one, but my favourites are probably Crash Bandicoot 1, Spyro 1 and Halo 2 and 3.
Describe the Datum team in three words
Professional, innovative, creative
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