Name: Stephen Allinson
Role: IT Desktop Analyst
Joined: October 2006
Background
Before joining Hill
Dickinson I had actually had no previous work experience in the IT
industry. I was working as a chef since leaving school, and I
thoroughly enjoyed the job and the challenges it brought with it.
However I had always had a keen interest in computing outside of
work, and I took the decision to turn that hobby into a career. I
haven’t regretted the choice I made, and I have been here nearly
three years now.
Career at Hill Dickinson
I
started at Hill Dickinson in October 2006. I am an IT desktop
analyst and work with an amazing team of people who always offer
help and support. Since I have been here I have sat a number of IT
courses and exams that have been offered to me and I have now have
Comptia and Microsoft certification to name but a few. The firm has
also offered me the chance to travel. One of the best experiences
was working in our London office during a merger. This was
incredibly exciting as I had only been at Hill Dickinson for about
two months yet was part of such an important move for the
firm.
What is life like at Hill
Dickinson?
Life at Hill Dickinson is always an
enjoyable challenge. For me personally no two days are ever the
same, something always comes up to get those grey cells going! For
quite a large firm it has a small family feel to it. The people are
friendly and working in IT you find you get to know people very
well as they are always finding stranger ways to break their
computers only for you to come along and fix them. I have built
some great friendships thanks to working here and have learned
valuable skills thanks to the support offered. The people I work
with make it a great place to work.
