Tell us a bit about your background and how you got into your area of specialisation. After earning my diploma in Information Technology, I landed an internship at a company that was later acquired by Adapt IT. Coming freshly from school to a male-dominated industry was not easy initially, but
What sparked your interest in the Analytics space? After completing my computer engineering degree at the University of Mumbai, India, I joined TCS which stands for Tata Consultancy Services. While at TCS, I primarily worked on programming and reporting analysis. My interest in analytics was ignited by a passion for
Please share a bit about your journey and what drew you to the field of Human Resources, particularly within the dynamic environment of the Technology sector. From grade 11, I knew I wanted to work with anything related to the mind and behaviour. When asked what I wanted to become,
Why did you decide to pursue a career in Software Development? I chose to pursue a career in Software Development because it offers the opportunity to create. I mean, Technology is so beautiful, and just being able to think of possible solutions to problems and then having the possibility to
Can you describe your experience with the Adapt IT Graduate Programme and how it influenced your career path? My time in the Adapt IT Graduate Programme was excellent. One of the factors that influenced my decision to join the programme was that Adapt IT is a reputable company, especially in
Tell us about your journey in the TECH & Telecommunication sector and what you are passionate about? I have worked as a Software Developer for quite a while now, though not necessarily in the Telecommunications sector. I joined the industry in 1988 and I even think I worked in the
Tell us about your role at Adapt IT Telecoms Australasia and what you are passionate about? I’ve been working for Adapt IT Australasia for 16 years, specifically in the Advanced Analytics space for the CDRlive solution. My role as an Application Support Manager entails a variety of activities, such as
Tell us about your professional journey from Wits to Adapt IT I went to pilot school after high school. Flying the Cessna 172 aircrafts for my private pilot license at Grand Central Airport. But my parents saw it more as an adventure quest than an actual career. So, they encouraged
Being part of a wider Analytics team in Adapt IT Telecoms Australia, what does your role entail? What drives you? I work in the Telecom Division’s Advanced Analytics team as the Technology and Business Development Manager for the CDRlive solution. This entails ensuring that the product evolves in line with
Why Adapt IT? Why the Telecommunication sector? What is your role at Adapt IT Telecoms Kenya? I strongly believe that Adapt IT Group has a very solid track record, especially in the Telecommunications sector. We have a great understanding of the issues this industry encounters and have proven to be a reliable
What is your journey in the Telecommunication sector? My journey in the Telecom sector started at Evoluta as a Support Engineer. I remember being the fourth employee when I joined. As a company, we established a modern version of “Please Call Me” and subsequently expanded to a variety of services
Everyone has a story about what got them interested in the Technology sector and a career in IT. What’s yours? I had no interest in computers when I was younger, and even when my high school purchased their first computers, I assumed I would never use them because I was
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a Lawyer. I studied Political Science and earned a degree in it, but I decided to change fields due to a lack of work opportunities. I have always had a creative mind since
Tell us about your journey in the Telecommunication sector and what you are passionate about? My journey in Telecommunications officially began in 2001 when I joined a large telecom-based corporation as a Support and Integrations Engineer. Since then, I have progressed to solution architecture, presales product portfolio owner & solution
What is your role in the Telecoms Division, and what makes Adapt IT the right place to be? My title is Head of Data & Connectivity Solutions. My role is to ensure that the infrastructure and services we use for our solutions are suited to delivering our products and services.
Was Technology always your desired field of work? My passion has always been towards people. Humans are at the centre of everything in life. Without people, nothing truly gets done. And being able to develop connections with others is vital because it is through people that you get employed, generate
What was your perception of the Telecommunication industry before you joined the Adapt IT team? And did it change since you joined the company? For me, Telecommunications has always been about keeping people connected. And the way it has progressed and advanced through time has made it even easier to connect with your
Who is Alex Truman & what made you choose this Analytics space? I began my career in the Telecoms sector at the age of 19 at MTN South Africa. While attending university, I worked in call centres. During my time there, I was offered a job in the network’s GIS
Tell us about your background and how you got into the Technology sector and Adapt IT? I was born and raised in Vanderbijlpark, and I’ve always been fascinated with computers. Unfortunately, there wasn’t any in my home, and my parents lacked access to computers. As a result, I used to
Please tell us your story, how did you find yourself in the Technology Sector & Telecommunications Industry? After graduating from high school, I attended the University of Pretoria (UP) to pursue a BCom in Informatics. The Central Statistics Department was where I landed my first job following graduation. I moved
Please tell us more about your history, your narrative, why you chose the Technology sector, Telecommunications, and Adapt IT I grew up in a small town outside of Johannesburg. I attended high school there, and through a few science competitions, I first expressed interest in studying Computer Science. Being young
