Asidua

Michael

I have been undertaking a BSc in Computer Science with the University of Ulster at Jordanstown for the past 2 years. I am currently on my placement which I have secured with the Device Services department of Asidua. I had applied for a work placement with Asidua as I wanted to increase my knowledge of the local industry and make my final choice of career path easier to decide.

Work in Asidua
Working with Asidua has been an amazing experience for me. I was immediately immersed in the development of products which I have witnessed going to market and being used in industry and the real world. Although it was quite daunting at first to be working with actual products for actual customers, I eventually got through my worries with the help of the excellent team of developers here within the department. In my designated projects I have experienced a wide range of technologies and also the opportunity to see products come through the development life cycle from requirements and design, to coding, testing and release. This has broadened my practice and knowledge of the theory that I have leaned at university. It has given me a great insight into both local and international industry and prepared me well for the career choices I stand to make after my final year.

Training in Asidua
Training at Asidua is an integral part of the business. As an initial introduction to the company during my first few weeks I experienced the development ‘school’ which gave me a direct insight into the sort of work that I would be doing while I was there. I was later given the opportunity to take part in courses related to the technologies, methodologies and programming languages that I would be involved with on different projects. This, coupled with bi-weekly meetings surrounding the technologies currently in development at the company, has provided me a strong platform for developing my career.

Fun at Asidua
The social environment at Asidua is outstanding, both within the office and outside at company gatherings. A number of events run monthly giving the chance for employees to meet other people from the business. These include (but are not limited to) breakfast clubs, pool nights and bowling nights. There are also a range of events organised by the company’s sports and social committee to keep any social enthusiast happy all year round.

Final Thought
All in all my experience at Asidua has been more fulfilling as a placement than I could ever have expected.  My time here has been highly beneficial both to the completion of my degree and also my future career. I will undoubtedly keep strong relationships with the people I have met here and take the skill set I have gained with me in my future endeavours.