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Raj Hundal, IT Specialist
Raj HundalAccess. Efficiency. Connectivity. These are the words that descibe more and more our world in relation to Information Technology. With so many new emerging technologies, businesses old and new have gone faint just trying to keep up and in some cases, staingy ahead of the game. That's when companies, like the BBC, hire young, talented and driven individuals like Raj Hundal, 25. With his ability to answer to and manage its IT infrastructure, BBC quickly scoped out and hired on one of its youngest IT specialists. Learn more about what Hundal has to offer his employer and anyone that enjoys BCC online in this week's Young and Professional profile.
Company
BBC
Website
www.BBC.com
Name
Raj Hundal, IT Specialist, 25
Hometown
Nottingham, UK
Current residence
London, UK
Education
Nottingham University, Information Technology
Work experience
IT Manager, LEWIS PR
Ethnicity
Indian
About company
The BBC exists to enrich people's lives with great programmes and services that inform, educate and entertain. Its vision is to be the most creative, trusted organisation in the world.
Its services are hugely popular and used by over 90% of the UK population every week. It also run orchestras, develop new talent and support training and production skills for the British broadcasting, music, drama and film industries.
What are your responsibilities?
I work to provide quality technical implementation services and line management to my local team.
What's the niche?
I'm fairly young for the positon that I have at such a large company and I guess that makes me somewhat unique in this industry. I have a fresh perspective on to how to grow and manage an IT infratstructure and I can thank my past work experience for what I'm doing now.
What's the biggest challenge?
There are so many different moving parts in my IT world that its sometimes difficult to prioritize the projects that need to be taken care of first.
What's in store for the future?
Who knows - with time comes new and bigger opportunities. I look forward to whatever happens.
Who would you like to be contacted by?
Anyone!
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Best way to keep a competitive edge
Just because you are young doesn't give anyone the right to walk all over you. Stay strong about decisions that you make.
Guiding principle in life
Live as if today was your last.
Yardstick of success
No particular yardstick. I try to challenge myself as much as possible. As I complete each goal, I am reminded that I am successful.
Goal yet to be achieved
I've achieved all my goals!
Best practical advice
Manage your time effectively. You may have the ability to do everything right - but if you don't manage time appropriately - everything can turn for the worst.
What motivated you to get started?
I enjoyed working in Information Technologies while I was studying at my University. It was a natural transition to take that passion into my career.
What keeps you motivated?
The people, company culture and the fulfillment I get from my job.
Like best about what you do
I'm given room to do my own thing based on the fact that I know how to best utilize my time and expertise.
Like least about what you do
I'd love to spend my time traveling the world!
Biggest pastime outside of work
I train as a boxer when I'm not at work.
One interesting fact about yourself
I can speak french (or atleast I think I can)
Three characteristics that describe you
Stubborn, witty, laid-back.
Three greatest passions
Family, my car and my time off of work.
Favorite book
Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown
Favorite cause
Bridging the digital divide.
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