We are thrilled to pay tribute to Grant Turner our September Associate Spotlight and esteemed Network Engineers.
The comings and goings of staff are a part of every dynamic organization; therefore, it can be challenging to get to know our coworkers better as people, especially in a time of social distancing. We have to be mindful that our company culture thrives on our exceptional people as much as their outstanding technical skills. As such, we are finding that our periodic interviews with associates allow us to acknowledge and celebrate the beautiful life stories, extraordinary professional accomplishments, and even the little quirks that make us uniquely beautiful human beings.
We hope you find each Edafio associate story is as inspiring as we do in gathering and sharing them.
Meet and get to know Grant by watching the video interview here:
How long have you worked at Edafio, and what does your job entail?
I have been at Edafio for 13 months! My current responsibilities are being the Network Priority Engineer (NPE) three days a week. It is a rotating position where we have one person specifically slated to handle and Priority 1 or 2 networking tickets that come in that day. The NPE is also available to go on-site anywhere for any of these tickets that may come in. My other responsibilities include supporting our Cisco Unified Connections (phone) clients.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB?
I love how my days are never the same. One day I might go to a new client I’ve never been to, so I enjoy that it’s always an adventure.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO WHEN YOU AREN’T WORKING?
I spend time with my wife and three rowdy boys!
What is your favorite motto or mantra?
“If at first, you don’t succeed, try, try again!”
What is your favorite place to go in the world?
I’ve only been to one other country outside of the US (Mexico). It would be hard to pick one place, but either Ouray, Colorado or Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
What three words best describe you?
With the help of my wife and best friend we agree that I am dedicated, driven and an old soul
Grant made an immediate impact at Edafio. We placed him on one of our largest clients because he could support complex phone systems. His knowledge and perseverance on his tasks and projects are his greatest assets and it is evident that his commitment to client success is always a priority. The wonderful thing is that he always performs at a high level, even while he tirelessly chases his three boys around at home. I believe his role as a father has taught him patience and perseverance through the tough times at work.
Mike Trickett, VP of Delivery
EVERYONE AT EDAFIO HAS A STORY ABOUT WHY THEY JOINED THE TEAM. WHAT’S YOURS?
We lived in a smaller town of Arkadelphia, where I was also working in a much smaller IT office. We were looking to move to a larger town, and I wanted to join a more notable IT organization. When the opportunity to work for Edafio presented itself, I knew this company was precisely what I had been looking for. Now I am part of an incredible team of IT professionals and living in a larger city just as I had hoped to do. I haven’t looked back since.
Edafio is always looking for exceptional candidates to join our team. For an opportunity to work with folks like Grant, be sure to visit our careers page to learn more.
