While studying physics in university, my original goal and path in life was to remain in academics, following through with my Master’s and finally Ph.D. I realized when nearing the end of my undergrad that another 7+ years of schooling wasn’t for me, and I was looking to get some real-world work experience under my belt. It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 10 years since I graduated and started working at ComputerTalk!

Growing up in the Philippines, back when technology was still evolving, pursuing a career was limited to a few choices: becoming a Doctor, Nurse, Lawyer, Engineer, or Teacher. Growing up, I always knew that I wanted to pursue a career in teaching.

In this Staff Spotlight, Lois talks about what she does as an Implementation Specialist, how she got to where she is today, and what she loves about working at ComputerTalk.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, society has seen significant growth in the prevalence of remote work. In the early days, it was considered a necessity for limiting the spread of the virus and supporting public health initiatives. Today, however, this is not generally the case. With widespread vaccines and the reduction or elimination of public safety guidelines originally put in place to stop the spread, remote work is no longer considered necessary.

It is hard to believe 5 years have flown by and I am deeply rooted in the world of Major Incident Management and Business Continuity Planning at ComputerTalk. After spending 20+ years within the large corporate law firm environment, the shift remains refreshing and challenging.