We hope you’ll join us in welcoming the newest member to Sort Group, Andrew Fowke. Andrew has joined our technology team as a Software Developer.
We’re excited to have him on board, his wealth of knowledge and his 15 years of experience in development! This week we caught up with Andrew to see how his first few weeks at Sort Group have been.
Read our Q&A below!
What attracted you to SortRefer?
I was looking for a fresh challenge to return to software development in a corporate environment.
What did you do previously?
I have been a self-employed developer for the past 15 years.
What are three things you’re passionate about?
I love Kamado cooking, Cars and Stargazing.
What inspired you to get into a career in IT?
I love problem-solving and learning new languages, so a career in software development was a perfect fit. It’s never dull and gives you a massive sense of achievement every day.
How would you spend your day off work if money was no object?
I’d love to go and fly light aircraft and finish my private pilot’s license.
If you could meet any celebrity, past or present, who would it be?
Elon Musk, I can’t help but admire his outlook and how he approaches life.
What do you feel you bring to the SortRefer team?
Tremendous enthusiasm, a wealth of life experience, and a stubborn determination to overcome the challenge of solving complex problems.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I hope to have mastered new skills and languages and have grown in my career and role as a member of your development team.
Tell us about your hobbies. What do you like to do outside of work?
I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and taking my eight-year-old son on day trips to exciting places to see his amazement at experiencing new things for the first time.
What are you most looking forward to in your new role?
A fresh challenge and new learning environment with exposure to new technologies and the opportunity to work in a large development team again.