Spotlight: celebrating Kash’s 5-Year journey
As we celebrate Kash’s 5-year anniversary with Answer Digital, we reflect on his incredible journey, achievements, and the passion he brings to everything he does. From engineering to mentoring and beyond, Kash’s career is a testament to hard work, dedication, and a drive to make a difference.
Kash’s journey at Answer
Kash began his journey with Answer Digital in the Engineering Academy, transitioning from a career in finance to pursue his passion for technology. Since then, he’s worked on a diverse range of projects, spanning industries like finance, automotive, and healthcare. His leadership skills quickly became evident when he was asked to mentor new Academy members and later take on the role of Academy Coordinator. Most recently, Kash achieved the milestone of becoming a Lead Engineer, a well-deserved recognition of his talent and determination.
Reflecting on his career, Kash shares,
"I think my promotion to Lead Engineer has been the proudest moment of my career so far. I worked really hard to make it happen, and achieving it in the year I became a father has been no mean feat."
Behind the scenes with Kash
Describe your job in three words:
Challenging but rewarding.
What’s the best thing about your team?
"My current team is fairly small, but we collaborate so well together. The work can be challenging, but we always make sure to check in on each other and offer support when needed."
What’s the most unusual job you’ve had?
"I had a brief stint as a Character Animator for a video game startup, but unfortunately, it never materialised into a published product."
Fun facts about Kash
Favourite travel destination:
Greece! "The people, the food, the beauty, and the weather—it’s a perfect mix."
Surprising fun fact:
"I haven’t written in a long time, but one of my bucket list items is to write an epic fantasy novel."
Guilty pleasure TV show:
"Love a bit of Grey’s Anatomy!"
Dream job swap:
"I’d love to be Prime Minister for a day. I’m sure I can’t do too much damage in 24 hours!"
Client feedback
In a recent round of client feedback, Kash recieved high praise from stakeholders he has been actively engaging with:
"I've always found Kash to be approachable and willing to help across his work. In recent engagements, he's consistently provided useful updates during stand-ups and has made meaningful progress on improving the reliability of reporting and appointment checker services. While this work isn't always the most 'sexy', he's taken it on with enthusiasm and delivered valuable results in a short time. It's also clear that he's committed to supporting less experienced colleagues, actively contributing to their development and growth within the team".
Looking ahead
Kash’s journey is a shining example of growth and opportunity at Answer Digital. From his early days in the Academy to leading engineering projects and mentoring others, he’s made a lasting impact on both his colleagues and our clients.
Congratulations, Kash, on your 5-year anniversary and all your amazing achievements. Here’s to many more years of success and inspiring others! 🎉