We are excited to name Amy Thompson as our August Maverick of the Month! Amy joined Team Maverick in 2019 as a Business Analyst for our customer, a leading Biotechnology company. Upon completion of that contract, Amy was chosen for a second contract role with the same company! Two successful projects as a Maverick Contractor recently earned Amy a full time Production Support Analyst position with our customer. Congratulations Amy!
1. How long have you been in Information Technology?
I've been in IT for over 25 years.
2. How did you get involved with your current position?
Beth Lins (of Maverick) reached out to me after finding my resume on a job board. I liked her immediately, and she thought I'd be a good fit for her client. Turns out, it's the best place I've ever worked, so her instincts were spot on! I'm so grateful for the opportunity she created for me.
3. What do you enjoy most about your job?
The people are exceptional in almost every way, and I feel supported and encouraged on a daily basis. The work itself is varied and always interesting. I love science, so working in biotech is a dream come true.
4. What are your thoughts on the future of the IT industry?
I think technology can be powerful and transformative, but we need to use it in the right ways. We IT professionals have a responsibility to help people do their jobs better, to listen with care to what they need, and to help them understand that every system has strengths and weaknesses.
5. What advice would you give to your 20-year-old self?
Be patient with yourself as you learn, and get comfortable with asking for help. Understand that every opportunity matters, and don't take anything for granted.
6. Where would you go if you won a free trip to anywhere in the world?
Siberia. I studied Russian in school, and I'm fascinated by the indigenous peoples that have adapted to the climate and terrain.
7. What are your hobbies or things that you like to do in your free time?
I'm an avid reader and moviegoer (the Coolidge is one of my happy places), but I also love to wander in the forest year-round. I'm learning my third foreign language, and love to play board games to unwind.
8. What do you enjoy about working with Maverick?
I can't say enough good things about everyone at Maverick! Beth, Becky, Tim, and Ellen are so very kind, supportive, and professional, and I couldn't have asked for a better company to work with.
"Amy is a hard worker and very professional! She represented Maverick exceptionally well.
Any company would be lucky to have her!"
Beth Lins, Senior Technical Recruiter, Maverick Technology Partners
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