Asidua

Darren

I joined Asidua as a Graduate Engineer in September 2006 after graduating from the University of Ulster at Jordanstown with an Honours degree in Software Engineering in July 2006.  When I left University, I wanted a job that would challenge me and give me a broad spread of experience in different areas of IT. 

Asidua offered a proven track record in delivering large scale projects, involvement with a wide customer base in both the public and private sectors and the opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies in a challenging environment. 

Work in Asidua
My first role with Asidua was in the transformation of a PSTN Fault and Repair systems architecture for a major telecoms company.  This gave me the opportunity to be involved in one of the biggest and most high profile undertakings the telecoms industry has seen in recent years and I had exposure to XML technologies, UML and Siebel CRM.

More recently, I have moved to a development role, gaining invaluable skills in C#.NET and SQL Server.  With Asidua being a Microsoft Gold Certified partner, you get the opportunity to develop your skills in the latest technologies and learn from the skilled and experienced people that work here.  Working with Asidua has given me a great balance between enhancing my soft skills and my technical skills, making me a more rounded professional. 

Training at Asidua
In Asidua, you receive training not only in technical areas, but also in soft skill areas.  On joining, Graduates take part in a ‘Graduate Development Programme’, which includes material on Presentations, Effective Communication and Personal Effectiveness.  There is also the opportunity to go on an overnight residential with your fellow graduates – it’s great fun and a brilliant way to get to know other people in the same position as you. 

Asidua recognises the need for its people to be up to speed on forefront technologies by providing internal and external training courses which usually reflect a combination of current business need and your personal goals.  I have been on courses in XML technologies, Biztalk, ASP.NET and C#.  I’m currently working towards attaining my UML Certification and also plan to do a .NET Certification next year.

Fun at Asidua
In Asidua, there is a Sports and Social team, which organises monthly outings.  Recently, there have been trips to the theatre, the VIP Cinema and a Nintendo Wii Mario Kart tournament held in Asidua’s Belfast office.  There is also ‘First Friday Drinks’ on the first Friday of each month and Breakfast Club twice a month.  Flexible working hours allows you to start and finish work at a time that suits you as long as you work during the core hours.

Final Thought
I thoroughly enjoy working for Asidua – they have given me the opportunity to work in interesting, challenging and diverse environments and learn invaluable skills that will help me progress in my career.