North East Technology News

Issue 101

Did you always envisage a career in the world of Technology? From becoming a teenager, I saved up cash from every birthday and Christmas card so I could build my own computer. From then onwards I was hooked on tech, I loved getting my hands dirty and learning to make things work properly, this also meant I became the family “IT support guy”. I’d always had one eye on the industry professionally but I actually started out working in kitchens until my mid-20s. I was never great in an academic setting but eventually, I got my foot in the door with a tech support role, once I was there fixing real problems for people I knew I’d ended up in the right place. What tips would you give to someone looking to work in the industry? Be hungry to learn. The tech world changes so fast it really is difficult…