Asidua

Christopher

I am studying for a BSc in Computer Science at the University of Ulster. I am currently working as a placement student for Asidua NI during my third year of the course. I have chosen this career path as I have a keen interest in computing and programming, and I believe that Asidua can provide me with vital experience and knowledge to succeed in the IT industry. This placement year will also give me a chance to put into practice, the theory that I have learned in my first two years at University.

Work in Asidua
During my time working at Asidua, I have been fortunate enough to have gained experience using a range of technologies that were new to me and I have also been able to build on my knowledge from University through the work I have done. So far during my time here I have worked on two separate projects, which has only been beneficial as I have been able to experience a wide range of applications and development tools.

Training in Asidua
I have received a lot of training at Asidua that will no doubt be very useful in the future, both for my final year at University and for when I finally graduate. The vast majority of training has been on-the-job training where my colleagues have passed on their knowledge when required. In my experience here Asidua employees are always more than happy to help one another out when it comes to solving a problem. Asidua also provided placement and graduate students with the opportunity to complete an in-house ASP.net training course to develop our skills set.

Fun at Asidua
Asidua has its own Sports and Social Committee that organises monthly events such as ten-pin bowling, a night at a fun park and a night at the races. Employees are also invited to go for customary first Friday drinks each month, which is another good way to socialise with colleagues outside working hours. There is also a breakfast club organised at the start of every month in Unit 10. This gives employees the chance to socialise with other employees from other teams, who they may not have regular contact with, and also a chance to get to know their own team members better.

Final Thought
Working at Asidua has given me a chance to experience the IT industry first hand and is providing me with invaluable experience that can be called upon in the future. I felt nervous at first about taking the step from studying at University to being in a working environment and I didn’t really know what to expect. I need not have worried as through help from my colleagues and the friendly atmosphere at Asidua, I have settled in well and would gladly recommend Asidua to anyone interested in a career in IT.