Congratulations to our winner, Sharon Varnelas of Real Endpoints, the lucky recipient of a Michaels' gift card!

QUESTION:  What is the hobby of using vintage hardware and software?

ANSWER:  Retrocomputing

I came to IT Radix with a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in Sociology from William Patterson College along with a P‑3 teaching certificate. My background and experience are quite diverse. Upon graduation, I taught Kindergarten in Roseland for a few years prior to moving on to more administrative and marketing roles in the corporate world.

I came to IT Radix with a B.S. in Management Information Systems (MIS) from St. Francis University in western Pennsylvania and 10 years of experience supporting technology. Most recently, I worked as an IT Field Technician for Micrologic. In this role, I set up and supported customers using the company’s proprietary software and assisted them with their daily/monthly reports.

Congratulations to our winner, Susan Fuchs of Christie Engineering, P.C., the lucky recipient of a Work-From-Home Starter Kit!

QUESTION:  What 1998 movie is the first movie to feature two actors who previously played Batman?

ANSWER:  Out of Sight (George Clooney & Michael Keaton)

 
Congratulations to our winner, Massimo Mancini of National Microwave Contractors Inc., the lucky recipient of a Work-From-Home Starter Kit!

QUESTION:  Which of the five senses is the first to develop in humans?

ANSWER:  Touch

If you ever called into our office in the late afternoon, I've likely had the privilege of talking with you! Hopefully, my smiling face radiated through the phone as I pride myself on having the 6th sense of humor!  My coworkers at the office affectionately agree that I also have the “gift of gab” 😊 and some of the best stories!

I came to IT Radix with over 34 years of a wide variety of customer service experiences.

They say that stress brings out the worst in people. And the COVID-19 Pandemic certainly has been stressful for all of us. But thankfully, for several professionals at IT Radix, the stress did not bring out the worst in them… In fact, it fostered their personal tendencies and nurtured their creative side as they put their new-found spare time social distancing at home to some good use.

Anyone who has ever stepped on a LEGO barefoot will never forget the excruciating pain that ensued. But LEGO bricks are also a great source of comfort for the young and old alike. So much so, that LEGO started targeting their marketing efforts to stressed-out adults!

One of the world’s largest toymakers is pitching its bricks as a form of mindfulness, and adults are happy to play along! In a recent ad, LEGO claimed that “Building with LEGO bricks reduces stress and improves your well-being.

I predict that in the future, 2020 will be remembered for innovation!  The technology industry will push us all in new and exciting directions, and I’m proud to be in a field that can help facilitate that change.

I came to IT Radix with a B.A. in Communications and Media Production from William Patterson University and four years of experience supporting technology.

 
Congratulations to our winner, Elaine Gaudy of Aflac, the lucky recipient of an Amazon gift card!

QUESTION:  Of all Benjamin Franklin’s inventions, which one gave him the greatest personal satisfaction?

ANSWER:  Glass Armonica