It’s Ronnie Paton’s turn in the spotlight this month. His entrance into the world of tech started with cable TV and fast-forward to 2021, the next 4K offering is on his wishlist. Learn all about our new recruit and cloud UC engineer, in his quick-fire Q&A.
Ronnie, your time starts now…
How did you first get into the world of tech?
It all started when I completed a course surrounding the installation of cable TV, as it was just being rolled out in the UK.
And what is your earliest memory of tech in your life?
I am of an age that means I can remember the world without the internet. And so, my earliest memory of tech is military radios – if you could call them technical?
What’s the one quality you need to thrive in this environment (especially at Vapour)?
The ability to listen to what is being said and explain the solution to everyone at a level they understand, is key.
And what is the one thing you would change about the tech sector?
The use of TLAs (three letter acronyms). I believe they’re over relied on, and that some people try to confuse others by using them to hide their lack of knowledge of what they are explaining.
Why do you think Vapour stands out in the channel?
Vapour has the ability to build a comms platform around the customer’s needs, rather than the customer having to work around the comms platform.
Complete the sentences:
The best piece of tech ever invented is... the telephone.
The next purchase on my (personal) tech wishlist is... a 4KApple TV.
A tech firm that has really stood out for me in the last 12 months is... YouTube. Without it, lockdown would’ve been very boring for sure!
The biggest misconception in the channel is that... everything is difficult, therefore it must be expensive.
By the end of 2021, our tech will have made organisations far more... flexible and secure.
