Informational Interview

Informational Interview with Amrit Khadka

What is your position at GRL (GRT)?

·        I am a Web Application Developer

How long have you worked here?

·        Just over a year

What are the major job responsibilities?

·        Add new features on our proprietary software WebCOM 2.0.

·        Maintain our Legacy software WebCOM and WebCOM 2.0.

·        Help/train people to add multimedia on our products.

What has been the best experience you’ve had while working here?

·        My job is very rewarding because every new features I add or bugs I fix or help I provide are accomplishments for me. Since I like what I am doing and what I do adds value to the product most of my experience here has been great.

How much has this job change your life?

·        This is my first job after I graduated Loras College so the change has been tremendous. There are more responsibilities and you have to be extra careful because some mistakes can be very expensive. However, not having to worry about homework on Sundays is great.

What kinds of courses are most valuable in order to gain skills necessary for success in this occupation?

·        This is a technology company so Computer Programming courses and Web development courses are the most valuable. I’d also like to note that liberal arts classes are helpful for success in this occupation because it broadens your thinking and helps you relate to other fields easily.

Which skills are most important in order to be successful at GRL (GRT)?

·        We focus on using web technology to deliver course contents- such as e-book, assessments, and interactive learning tools, to the students. This makes computer skill one of the most important skills. Organizational skills, Problem solving, adapting to the fast paced technological solutions and Detail driven skills are other important skills in order to be successful at GRT.

What has been your career path from college to present?

·        This is my first job right after college.

Is there anything you regret not doing?

·        We are a small company which is great but I can’t interact with very many developers to exchange Ideas and learn from the interaction.

What is your advice for this intern?

·        He has been a great help at GRT. He is very good at taking initiatives and contributing by going above and beyond. That will really help him in his career.

Do you think this intern has what it takes to have a career in this industry?

·        Absolutely!