ATS Employee Feature – Brisbane B.
1. What was your first job? Tell us about it
I’ve had the typical teenager/college student jobs working at restaurants and hotels. My major in college was Hospitality so I thought I would forever be in that industry. But as I got older, I realized I loved the stability of the traditional 9-5. Out of college, my first job was working as a recruiting coordinator for AOL. I was in charge of new hire orientation and putting together offer letters and packages. It was a perfect first job because it allowed me to still be in a ‘customer service’ type of role and I loved the laid back culture of the company. The biggest bonus was that the commute was about 5 minutes (and my sister worked there too).
2. Who has influenced you most in your professional path/career?
Personally, it has been my parents. I grew up in a strict household where giving 100% was always more important than just getting good grades. My parents always stressed the importance of finding a job where I could be happy, personally. They never pushed their ideals on me so I never felt pressured to find a job based on what could make me the most money or give me a prestigious title. They gave me the confidence to dance to the beat of my own drum.
Professionally, my mentor at a previous job has influenced me the most. She was the first person I’ve ever worked with that pushed me to do more because she truly believed in my abilities. She reminded me a lot of my parents in that she always did what she felt was right for her.
It’s always evolving and there’s never a dull moment. There’s always a new challenge right around the corner.
3. What’s your favorite part about working in the Technology industry?
4. Looking back, what career advice would you tell your 18-year-old self?
Be louder and don’t be afraid to make waves.

5. What’s your favorite thing to go when you’re not working?
I love spending time with my husband and kids when I’m not working. I’ve also got a very close-knit family so I am often spending time with my sister and brother whenever possible. I also love to play poker but since the addition of children, that hobby gets very little attention!
You’ve been an amazing part of the ATS team, Brisbane B!
Interested in learning more about what a career at ATS and technology can be like? ATS is alsways expanding, and we want to add you to the team! Want to learn more about IT services and join the team?
Check out ATS’ career page.
Working with ATS is a breath of fresh air. ATS takes our information security concerns seriously and advises us how to avoid potential pitfalls with both hardware and software. We are beyond thrilled with ATS and only wish we had selected them a year earlier.
Joseph A. AppelbaumPresident & CEO, Potomac Companies, Inc.
ATS has been our trusted partner in recent upgrades we have made to our IT infrastructure and cyber security. Their account management, project management, and technical teams have all provided top-notch service, guiding us to make informed decisions, managing timelines for multiple projects, and most of all, listening to our needs and making recommendations based on our unique work environment. During the transitions, they have kept us operating smoothly and provided quick and helpful support through their Help Desk.
Amy GavinNutrition.org
I just wanted to take a moment to reach out and thank you for the excellent service you and your team have provided with the hosted SEIM solution. AlienVault is great, but the real value comes from your partnership. The appliance would not do nearly as much for us without your monitoring and consulting services. You have always been on top of things and there for us whenever there is an incident. I feel confident in that our network is secure and I am able to report that our board and clients with full assurance.
Chris HansfordEducationWeek.org
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