This week we focus
on someone who many of you already know, our Technical Manager, Nigel Bush. But how well do you REALLY know him ?
Nigel is the Technical
Services Manager for Primary Networks Group and is responsible for all technical matters including managing partners
and all on-site work. An experienced engineer himself, he has designed and project managed many large projects for the MOD,
retail, education and commercial clients.
"Your 60 seconds
starts now !"
1. What was your
most rewarding project?
Installing
and commissioning a brand new Ethernet switching network in a Paper Mill near Inverness (great view of Ben Nevis !)
2. What are your
Technical likes?
Challenging
new technologies and products that are not Plug’n’Play
3. What are your
Technical dislikes?
Inadequate
technical support from vendors of new technology products.
4. What do you consider
to be the most exciting new technology at the moment?
Secure
Access technologies that help to prevent cyber-fraud.
5. What interests
do you have outside of work?
Running,
walking, DIY, the countryside, natural history, local community, real ale.
6. Who is your favourite
personality and why?
Haile
Gebreselassie because he’s a world superstar (current marathon record holder) and yet he’s down to earth and he’s
always smiling
7. Who is your least
favourite personality and why?
Any
so called “celebrity” that doesn’t have an ounce of talent in their body!
8. Do you have a
favourite film or book?
Yes,
Feet in the Clouds (book) – if you like to run in wild places, this book says it all.
9. Do you have any
challenges for 2009?
To
return to Cape Wrath in the north of Scotland to compete in the week long
Cape Wrath Challenge