Watch the latest ‘Meet the Team‘ video where we introduce John, a talented systems administrator at Pegasus Technologies. In this episode, John shares his background, from growing up in Malvern, PA, to building his expertise in IT. Guided by our host, Matthew Tucker, John answers a series of fun and insightful questions, revealing everything from his favorite concert experience and culinary skills to his unusual fears and dream historical figure to swap lives with. Get to know the person behind the professionalism in this engaging and lighthearted conversation!
Matthew: “Hi everybody, and welcome again to another episode of ‘Meet the Employee.’ Today we have John with us.”
Matthew: “Good afternoon, John.”
John: “Good afternoon, Matt.”
Matthew: “So, John, you just celebrated your three-month anniversary with us yesterday, if I understand correctly?”
John: “I did.”
Matthew: “I have to say, within three months, you’ve accomplished quite a bit. Are those awards on the wall behind you yours?”
John: “I know, right? I worked hard for those.”
Matthew: “You’re definitely the most decorated person out there. I’ve got moss, so you’ve got me outranked! Cool, so John, why don’t you take a minute to tell us a little about yourself.”
John: “Sure, Matt. I grew up in Malvern, PA, in Chester County, graduated from Great Valley High School, and after working a few odd jobs, I took some courses on Novell NetWare and Microsoft Network Operating Systems. Shortly after that, I studied, took the exams, and became certified in both technologies. I landed my first job in IT, which was mainly laptop and desktop support. Since then, I’ve gained professional experience with servers, virtualization technologies, networking, storage, and security. Currently, as you know, I’m a systems administrator here at Pegasus Technologies, providing IT solutions and support to our many customers around Chester County and the Delaware area.”
Matthew: “That sounds like a commercial in itself! Now I know why you’ve got those awards. Alright, John, we’re going to move into the part that everybody’s tuning in for: the questions. We’ve got 10 questions here that have been submitted by your peers, so you can’t hold me responsible for anything I’m about to ask!”
John: “Alright, I’m as ready as I’ll ever be!”
Matthew: “Great! Let’s dive right in. What is the most memorable concert you have ever attended?”
John: “That would probably be Metallica. I went around the time my son turned 16. It was the first time I saw them, and it was a great show.”
Matthew: “I bet that was wild!”
John: “Very wild, loud, and rambunctious at times.”
Matthew: “Nice. Next question: Do you have a favorite thing to cook?”
John: “Yes, I love salmon fillet. I like broiled salmon and generally eat it once a week, paired with quinoa or couscous and some olive oil. It’s my favorite meal.”
Matthew: “Did you already have it this week?”
John: “I’m having it tonight.”
Matthew: “What time should I show up?”
John: “Eight o’clock sharp!”
Matthew: “Alright, I’ll keep that in mind! Here’s the next one. When no one is looking and your cell phone becomes a microphone, which singer do you become and what’s your go-to song?”
John: “That’s a tough one… I think it’s called ‘My House,’ but I’m not sure who sings it. It’s just an upbeat, fun song about a guy’s big mansion and the great time he has there.”
Matthew: “This is usually where I ask you to sing a verse, but I won’t put you completely on the spot… unless you want to share?”
John: “Please don’t.”
Matthew: “Alright, I’ll accept that. If you could swap lives with any historical figure, who would it be and why?”
John: “Probably one of the Wright brothers who flew the first airplane. My father was an airline pilot, so I’ve always been a bit of an aviation buff. I think it would have been amazing to fly the first airplane.”
Matthew: “That’s definitely a good one. Next question: How would you handle accidentally sending your boss an embarrassing email?”
John: “I’d try to use the recall feature, even though that never works. Then, I’d probably run to their office really quickly and try to distract them while I delete it!”
Matthew: “Good plan! What’s the worst advice you’ve ever received but followed anyway?”
John: “That’s tough. I’m drawing a blank on any specific example, but I’m sure there’s been a few.”
Matthew: “No problem! If you think of it later, we’ll come back. Next up: What’s the most unusual fear you have?”
John: “Probably claustrophobia. I haven’t been in a situation where it’s been an issue, but being stuck in a small space would be my worst fear.”
Matthew: “Understandable. Alright, if you could make your pet or favorite animal the CEO of Pegasus Technologies for a day, what changes would they make?”
John: “If I could make a pet the CEO, I’d say they would allow dogs in the office. We could have dogs running around the building!”
Matthew: “That’s a good one. Every now and then, a dog shows up here, so maybe this will be a reminder to bring my bulldog in. She runs the office like she’s the CEO anyway!”
John: “I’m sure she does!”
Matthew: “Alright, what’s the weirdest or most irrational pet peeve you have?”
John: “I can’t stand when people move my stuff. Even if it looks disorganized, I know where everything is. If someone moves it, I can’t find what I need quickly.”
Matthew: “That makes sense! Here’s the last one: If I opened the door to your refrigerator at home, what’s the first thing I’d see?”
John: “Bottles of water. I’m a big water drinker.”
Matthew: “Anything else in there?”
John: “Horseradish—I love horseradish. And there’s probably a piece of salmon in there too.”
Matthew: “Nice! Well, John, we greatly appreciate your time. We’re so happy to have you on board and to have you sharing your expertise internally and with our clients. Thank you for your three months of service, and we look forward to many more. Thanks, everyone, for tuning in, and John, thank you!”
John: “Thank you! Thanks for having me on board and for this video opportunity. I appreciate it.”
Matthew: “Alright, have a great day!”
John: “You too.”
