Hi, my name is… Alicia Wills

Meet Alicia — our Cybersecurity Graduate Apprentice at SysGroup. Passionate about problem solving and security strategy.

What was your very first job?

Working at Jupiter Artland, an outdoor sculpture park just outside of Edinburgh.

If you could swap jobs with anyone for a day, who would it be?

A paramedic.

If you had to give a TED Talk on something random, what would it be?

The power of a small act.

What’s one thing you’re looking forward to learning here?

How cyber security helps protect different clients and being part of improving that security. Also learning how AI is changing different industries and keeping up to date as technology keeps evolving.

If you could invent one office perk, what would it be?

A short movement break — we’re sat a lot — like walking, stretching or something we can do all together and turn into a challenge of who can do the most reps or hold a position the longest.

What’s the most exciting part of your role at SysGroup?

Being able to learn things in real time. I’ve just come from school so having many “firsts” — client calls, real life projects and proper responsibility.

When you’re not working, how do you like to spend your time?

Spending time with family and friends, walking the dog, going to the gym, and studying for exams as part of my apprenticeship.

Best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

You don’t have to have it all figured out.

Quick fire

• Beverage of choice: Appletiser
• Favourite destination: Amsterdam
• Dog or cat? Dog
• One word that describes you: Curious

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