ADITYA ARORA
“ Virtual Reality ( VR ) is immersive computer-generated 3-D simulated environments . Augmented Reality ( AR ) is the integration of computer-generated virtual elements with real world objects . At Winners Circle Virtual Reality , we train and administer educators on how to use Virtual and Augmented Reality equipment . We also provide unique educational content in VR and AR .” – Juan J . Rodriguez
“ Plain and simple , my job is to keep our clients safe and secure . Since each client is unique in terms of size , industry and technological resources , my job requires creativity and problemsolving skills to succeed . A typical day may include providing consulting , cybersecurity assessments , project management , security trainings , spear phishing simulations , IT audits , data analysis and compliance services . Another facet of my job involves sharing my thoughts on cybersecurity via conferences , podcasts and television .” – Kevin Ricci
“ We are problem solvers at our core . When we see an undesirable outcome , we get to work on how we can drive to the heart of the issue and put in place people , process and technology to turn a negative outcome into a positive one .” – Manuel Lobao
WHAT EFFECT HAS COVID-19 HAD ON THE TECH INDUSTRY AND YOUR JOB DIRECTLY ?
“ Thankfully , the impact of COVID-19 has had minimal impact on eMoney and , to my knowledge , other technology-based companies . Because eMoney had the technologies , digital resources and remote work policies in place prior to COVID , we were prepared and able to transition to a remote workforce pretty seamlessly . We ’ ve been able to maintain productivity , host company-wide events with more than 600 employees and remain connected with our teams .” – Aditya Arora
“ COVID-19 certainly caught the world by surprise and it has forced an already fast-paced industry to transform and adapt even more rapidly . In my role , COVID-19 resulted in an immediate demand to help make our customers aware of how our organization would be supporting them during this time . It also meant we had to provide them with the ability to find information easily and connect with our representatives seamlessly . This led to the introduction of ‘ AVA ,’ the Amica Virtual Assistant .” – Brandon Casey
“ Fortunately , being a software company , we were able to seamlessly transition to remote work . This has presented new challenges for me as a manager and our team has relied on leveraging technology both for our normal work , but also in fun and creative ways to stay engaged and connected . Within our industry , companies have tried to release solutions that make an immediate impact . Virgin Pulse has launched new products and provided free resources to support our members during this unique time . I ’ m grateful to work in such a fastpaced agile environment that allows us to pivot and release features that are relevant in the moment .” – Caitlin Floskis
“ The impact of COVID-19 has been profound within our industry and especially within my job . We have had to become even more agile in everything that we do due to the demands and requests that have been changing so rapidly . My team and I have had to convert so many processes that were normally a very ‘ high touch ,’ in-person manual process to become completely online and mobile . Who would have thought we would be writing an app that allows individuals to self-report symptoms on a daily basis about a virus they hope to not contract , just so they can drive onto campus every day ?” – Christine Bigwood
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“ If we can for a moment look beyond the bad , I think there are some definite positives . I feel like we are in the beginning of a new revolution in computing
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