Hi, my name is… Chris Wilkinson

Meet Chris — our Head of Cybersecurity at SysGroup.

What was your very first job?

Pot washer in a large commercial kitchen. I worked with some lovely kind people who worked very hard.

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

I have a very romanticised view of being a cowboy on a cattle ranch. One day of that would probably be enough to change my mind — but epic views and riding horses all day sounds like a good way to spend it.

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

Why watching the normal Lord of the Rings trilogy is a waste of time, but watching the extended editions is a true investment.

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

I have enjoyed getting updated on the IT side of the business.

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

Friskvårdstimme — paid time during work for health or a wellness activity.

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

Cyber security incidents. “Exciting” is one word to describe them. Related to this is seeing the plans and procedures we’ve put in place and exercised with our clients actually working when things are hard.

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

I’m lucky to be a father to 3 amazing boys. Outside of that, my wife is my best friend, so spending time with her is always amazing. I’m also a military reservist, and in the last 2 years I’ve got into horse riding, so that takes up the rest.

Best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

This too shall pass.

Quick fire

• Beverage of choice: Coffee in the day, beer in the evening
• Favourite destination: Anywhere very hot with a private pool and my family
• Dog or cat? Dog
• One word that describes you: Reliable

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