What was your last career change?
Before getting into IT I was a professional athlete in the Canadian Football League. I was drafted by the Calgary Stampeders, I also played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. After my career in professional sports, I was looking for a new challenge. I was drawn to the concept of working together on a team to successfully complete a project. Its like football in that aspect.
What made it successful?
What made my transition successful is that I have a brother who’s a Business Major. He motivated me to pursuit it.
What was the biggest challenge in adapting to your new role?
The biggest challenge for me was learning the different concepts, terminology and technology because things are always evolving. There are always new technologies, and systems coming out. You need to always be a student of the craft.
What advice would you give to someone considering a career change?
Be willing to humble yourself to learn something new.
How can colleagues help someone transition into their new responsibilities?
Being patient with them and remember that they too were one day a beginner.
What do you look forward to in your day?
Process Mapping, its like putting together a puzzle
If you were a chocolate bar, which one would you be?
Oh Henry
What ingredient should never be found on a pizza?
Peanut butter