Manpreet Kaur
Manpreet Kaur
Developer
What drew you to a career in technology?
As The field of technology has been advancing drastically over the years and working in IT, I enjoy constantly learning new skills and using new software. I am finding it very satisfying.
What educational experiences have influenced your thinking and career?
I have my Masters in Computer Science and Masters in Cyber Security. I have learned mostly technical things. I completed my internship as a software tester, which also influenced me to work in the IT Industry.
Whom do you admire or aspire to be like? What is something that you couldn’t live without?
I admire my family always, I cannot live without them.
What are you best known for at TOKN (even your party trick)?
I am best known for Quality Assurance at TOKN.
What has been the most important innovation you have witnessed in your lifetime?
I think the Internet. Life was very hard without it, now it makes life easier in every term. For example, if you want to talk to your friends/family overseas, it’s just a matter of a few seconds and moreover, everything becomes easier.
How do you define success?
Success means reaching a goal or accomplishing something you've set out to achieve. It can be a small achievement or a big achievement. It can be measured in various ways, such as financial gain, career advancement, personal growth, happiness, and fulfilment.
If I had the power to instantly change one thing about the world, it would be…
Corruption and poverty
The most enjoyable way to spend my spare time is to…
Spending time with my family as well as walking and spending time in nature because I spend most of my days in front of a computer, which obviously isn’t the healthiest thing. That’s why I try to minimise screen time when outside of work, to give my eyes and my back the rest that they deserve.
The part I find most rewarding/exciting about my job is
I am constantly being trained and updated to improve my abilities, and it's fascinating to see how much progress can be made in a short amount of time. Additionally, being able to help people in their day-to-day tasks, provide useful information, and enable more efficient communication are all aspects of the job that bring me joy and satisfaction.