In our section: ‘Employee in the spotlight’ we would like to show which people are behind our organisation. Every day, Archive-IT is committed to supporting organisations in the transition from a paper to a digital working environment. In addition, software is developed to guarantee safe, digital accessibility. But who does what? And what are the motives of the employees of the Archive-IT team? Time for a look behind the scenes.
This month we would like to introduce you to Patrick Thijssen!
How Did You End Up at Archive-IT?
“I used to work through a secondment agency. Because the project was coming to an end and I preferred not to work via a secondment structure anymore, I had to look for a new challenge.That’s when the application started and I looked at several vacancies. The vacancy that Archive-IT had open was very much in line with my interest and at the time I was living in Reuver, so that was an additional advantage: an opportunity not to be missed! And so I have been working at Archive-IT since 2011.”
Can You Tell Us Something About Your Current Position?
“My current job title is ‘consultant’. This is a truly varied job. Among other things, I am involved in the implementation of our software at customers, dealing with questions from customers and helping with problems relating to software or the process. I am also responsible for the application management of AFAS, our internal ERP package. I do not have an average working day. My day can be planned in part, but I also have a lot of free space, because customers can, for example, come up with questions at any time and I help them immediately so that they can move forward again.”
Nice to know: Patrick has made a big career switch. He used to be determined to become a chef in a Michelin-starred restaurant!
Where Do You Get Satisfaction During Work?
“I mainly get satisfaction from satisfied customers! The moment customers are satisfied with what you do, I can help them and they can get on with their work, I get a good feeling about it. I am satisfied when both customers and colleagues are well helped with their problem. I also regularly give software demonstrations to potential customers. If we, as a team, can get these organisations enthusiastic and convince them, it will certainly give me an energy boost!
What Makes Archive-IT the Organisation You Like to Work For?
“This is mainly due to the ties between colleagues. Because of the short lines of communication within the entire organisation, there is a lot of contact and a lot of respect for each other. This creates a pleasant working atmosphere with nice colleagues. Because of my position, I have contact with all departments of the organisation, which I personally find very pleasant.”