Tag: digital transformation
#PeopleOfPrecise: Meet Kristi Cornett
Meet Kristi Cornett – Computer Systems Analyst, Software Developer, and Precise Systems’ Employee Spotlight for March 2024.
Kristi has been part of our Precise Team since October 2023. When she joined our organization, software development was a new career path for her, but one that she was incredibly excited to learn. She previously worked in social media management, daily interacting with the constantly changing features and algorithms of different social media platforms. Kristi found these changes to be fascinating and was interested to know the “why” behind each new update. Her never-ending curiosity and pursuit of these answers led her to software development.
When she knew she wanted to make a career change, Kristi knew that it was important to find a company that would support her growth. She knew Precise would be the perfect fit, saying, “Collaboration has been such a monumental experience for me. The Precise Team helps one another, and it is focused on lifting one another up and putting out an excellent product for our customers.”
She found her home at Precise on the NAVAIR AMS Team. Kristi describes the AMS product as a suite of business applications that help put requirements on contract and on time, meaning our warfighters get the help they need when they need it to stay safe and do their jobs effectively. Since the start of her career with Precise, she has felt valued as a member of the Team. Her co-workers have given her the chance to find her own way, while also supporting her through each step of the problem-solving process. Kristi’s growth as a developer and teammate can be directly attributed to the collaborative ideal felt throughout her team.
Kristi does not just focus on her professional development, however. A personal goal of hers is to become an endurance athlete! She would love the chance to complete a marathon, and she has already run a half-marathon in preparation for achieving this larger goal. She has entered several marathon lotteries and is excited for the day that she is finally given the chance to complete this goal.
Part of the reason she is inspired to keep going comes from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech – one historical event she would love to be part of. Kristi is encouraged by his relentless hope and belief to never allow your inner flame to be extinguished, even in the darkest of times.
We are incredibly lucky to have such a hard-working and driven individual as part of our Precise Team. Kristi, we are honored to be part of your career journey and we are excited to see the growth ahead of you!
#PeopleOfPrecise: Meet Christine Wang
Meet Christine Wang – Precise Internship Program alum, Computer Systems Analyst – Junior, and Precise Systems’ Employee Spotlight for March 2024.
Christine joined our Team in the summer of 2022 through the Precise Internship Program as she was coming toward the end of her undergraduate studies. Although cybersecurity had been her dream career since high school, she found that the topics she studied in her data science classes were much more intriguing. Her internship with the Precise NAVAIR AMS team helped her realize that her true passion was data analysis. Christine was given many projects that allowed her to create stories only data could tell and impact the Precise mission at large.
When asked about her internship experience, she says, “I personally liked the amount of creative freedom I was given, and the whole process of figuring out what story I wanted the dashboard to tell. After the internship, it just felt right for me to continue pursuing a career in data analysis, and I’m glad I was able to use the knowledge I had gained over time in a hands-on way.”
Upon finishing her degree, Christine officially joined the NAVAIR AMS Team as a Data Analyst and now gets to use her creativity, passion, and expertise each day. She also loves her Team members and knows that if she ever needs help, there are people there for her! This was one of the biggest takeaways from her internship, and the best piece of advice she could offer to anyone thinking of applying for our summer internship program. “Be open to learning new things during the internship and don’t be afraid to ask around”, says Christine. “People on the team are very familiar with the things you’re encountering for the first time and are always willing to help.”
When she is not working with data, Christine loves to spend time watching movies and studying art! She considers herself to be a “cool, adventurous, but reserved film buff”. Her favorite pieces of art come from the French Impressionism movement, where she finds the usage of colors and everyday, casual subject matters to be the defining features of that time. She would love to meet artists such as Manet, Renoir, or Monet, and learn the techniques and motivations behind their paintings. This passion for art is complemented well by the work she does with AMS data – Christine loves to find the creative side of life and discover the hidden stories to be told!
We are so grateful to be the stepping stone of Christine’s professional journey and are excited to see the impact she will continue to have on our mission. Thank you, Christine, for the passion you bring to our Precise Team!
If you or anyone you know is interested in applying for our Precise Summer Internship Program, please apply on our website today! Applications close on March 22nd, 2024. Find all the details for the program and application here.