A Valentine to the BTS Family!

This month we share the love with our BTS family. Staff members answered some poll questions and we're sharing some of the answers, and for some, in their own voice! It's a great way to get to know our stellar team! 

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Below are the full poll answers for most of the staff!  

In celebration of our 30th year in business, we circulated a poll amongst the staff to get a little insight into their history, experience and interests. Now in our 35th year, we thought we’d pass it around again. The results are below. (also – find a link below to our most recent podcast episode, where you can hear many of the BTS family answer in their own voice!  

 

Cindy G:  

How long have you worked at Burgess? 22 years 

How long have you worked in Technology? 22 years 

What is something you enjoy about working at Burgess? I love the people, both customers and employees 

What is something you enjoy about working in technology? Convenience and it makes me feel smart 😃 

How do you use technology in your off time? I use my smart phone for music and to keep in touch with my kids. 

What was your first computer? Compaq 

What futuristic technology would you most like to see? A machine that exercises your body for you.  

 

Tom:  

How long have you worked at Burgess? 3.5 years 

How long have you worked in Technology? 24 years 

What is something you enjoy about working at Burgess? I get the opportunity to learn from other talented technicians. 

What do you enjoy most about working in technology? (or top two or three things) Getting to play with new technology. 

What was your first computer? Mac LC II 

What future-istic technology would you most like to see? Self-Cleaning houses! 

 

Ben: 

How long have you worked at Burgess?  Almost 6 years 

How long have you worked in Technology?  Almost 25 

What is something you enjoy about working at Burgess? It’s let me find a work/life balance that’s rare in IT. 

What do you enjoy most about working in technology? (or top two or three things) : On-going challenges 

Tell us a fun fact about how you work with technology in your off-time. (projects, hobbies, study, etc) ::  Aside from some gaming, as little as possible 

What was your first computer?  Apple IIGS 

What future-istic technology would you most like to see?   High-speed/low-latency satellite internet and self-sustainable small-scale solar (I’m also open to personal molten-salt reactors). 

 

Doug:  

How long have you worked at Burgess? – Will be 16 years on March 29th 

How long have you worked in Technology? – 25 years or so I did tech work in Highschool and College 

What is something you enjoy about working at Burgess? – I get to do new things often. Deal with new people and situations. 

What do you enjoy most about working in technology? (or top two or three things) – From the programming side of things it is determining the best way to tackle a problem people are having. 

What was your first computer? – First computer in the home as an old TRS-80 Model 3. Saving BASIC programming to cassette drive I will not miss. 

What future-istic technology would you most like to see? – I am always fascinated about the steady advancement of AI we are making. 

 

Micah: 

How long have you worked at Burgess Computer? 

8 years 

How long have you worked in Technology? 

Burgess is my first technology job but I have worked with technology as a hobby for maybe 9 years before that 

What is something you enjoy about working at Burgess? 

The Variety of customers we get to support in their fields.  

What do you enjoy most about working in technology? (or top two or three things) 

Learning new technology as it changes 

Tell us a fun fact about how you work with technology in your off-time. (projects, hobbies, study, etc) 

I enjoy playing video games as well as doing live audio, I also have enjoyed implementing and connecting smart home devices such as Smoke detectors, Lights, and my water heater. 

What was your first computer? 

My first personal computer was one I scrounged parts for in the early 2000s 
What future-istic technology would you most like to see? 

Flying cars and hoverbikes but ultimately more realistically Solid State Battery technology 

 

Justin: 

How long have you worked at Burgess?  

About 5 months 

How long have you worked in Technology?  

13 years 

What is something you enjoy about working at Burgess?  

I’m learning something new everyday. 

What do you enjoy most about working in technology? (or top two or three things)  

I’m learning something new everyday. I’m helping people with their problems. 

Tell us a fun fact about how you work with technology in your off-time. (projects, hobbies, study, etc)  

I don’t really have any tech hobbies. I like to woodwork, and play guitar. I built a guitar, is that techy? 

What was your first computer?  

A Commodore 64. 

What future-istic technology would you most like to see?  

A tie between Holodecks, and Transporters. Being able to go anywhere, instantly, would be pretty great. 

 

Logan: 

How long have you worked at Burgess? 

13 years 

How long have you worked in Technology? 

13 years 

What do you enjoy most about working in technology? (or top two or three things) 

Gaming 

Tell us a fun fact about how you work with technology in your off-time. (projects, hobbies, study, etc) 

Build my own gaming PCs 

What was your first computer? 

Some old piece of crap that I kept breaking, I can't remember specs 

What future-istic technology would you most like to see? 

Teleportation, sick of wasting time with the "in between" 

 

Jeanne: 

How long have you worked at Burgess? 20+ years 

How long have you worked in Technology? 20+ years 

What is something you enjoy about working at Burgess?  Working with smart people 

What do you enjoy most about working in technology? (or top two or three things)  The constant change helps keep your mind fluid 

Tell us a fun fact about how you work with technology in your off-time. (projects, hobbies, study, etc) I like that I can dive into obscure topics online and educate myself 

What future-istic technology would you most like to see? Transporter! 

 

Maggie: 2020 update - Future technology I would like to see is technology used to its full potential, not limited by corruption or greed and used to better the environment and unite people of all languages everywhere. :) 

 

Daniel:  

Futuristic Technology? For teleportation to be more common.  

First computer: (Access to) Commodore Pet. (personal) Texas Instruments TI80 

 

Julie: 

How long have you worked at Burgess? 2 years in end of April! Time flies when you are having fun!!  

How long have you worked in Technology? Since 2012, started at Apple Inc. as Apple Certified Mac Technician.  

What is something you enjoy about working at Burgess? My Team. They are my everything at BTS! Always there to help me out and I hope I am there for them too when they need me! 

What do you enjoy most about working in technology? (or top two or three things) Solving Problems as a team and sharing the sweet success together.  

Tell us a fun fact about how you work with technology in your off-time. (projects, hobbies, study, etc) I have a BAKING blog (sourdoughmaine.com) that I maintain. I also like to make webpages from scratch using JavaScript and Front-End Web Design.  

What was your first computer? Dell.  

What future-istic technology would you most like to see? Giant Robot to fight and assist with Natural Disasters (like floods, forest fires, and earthquakes) 

 

 

Norm:  

First computer: Commodore 64 

What do you enjoy most about working in technology? It’s always changing and you’re always learning.  

 

Josh:  

How long have you worked at Burgess? 2.5 years 

First computer: Apple Performa 635 

Futuristic Technology: Wireless energy for motor propulsion. (as on servos)  

 

Justin:  

How long have you worked at Burgess? 5 months 

How long have you worked in technology? 13 years 

First Computer: Commodore 64 / IBM 486 

 

Cindy F. 

Futuristic Technology: Holodeck or Transporter from Star Trek. How long have you worked at Burgess?  - 7 days 

How long have you worked in Technology? – 30 years 

What is something you enjoy about working at Burgess? So far the people. 

What do you enjoy most about working in technology? (or top two or three things) The fact that it changes  and the possibilities are limitless. Also, always something new to puzzle out 

Tell us a fun fact about how you work with technology in your off-time. (projects, hobbies, study, etc) I maintain my husbands work computers and I have an internet based fridge. 

What was your first computer? Apple IIe 64k RAM dual 5 ¼ disk drives. My first tech project was to add ram up to 128k!!! 

What future-istic technology would you most like to see? Space Colonies 

 

Andrew: 

How long have you worked at Burgess?  7 days…  But I worked for Burgess from 1998-1999 previously, so really a year and 7 days. 

How long have you worked in Technology? 20+ years 

What is something you enjoy about working at Burgess?  The diversity of customers and technology used. 

What do you enjoy most about working in technology? (or top two or three things)  Helping people discover new ways to do things with technology. The challenge of constantly learning.  

Tell us a fun fact about how you work with technology in your off-time. (projects, hobbies, study, etc) I have been expanding the smart technology at home.  We use lights, sensors and location based services to automate certain tasks at home. 

What future-istic technology would you most like to see? Advances of nano-technology in the battle of currently incurable diseases. 

 

Wayne:  

How long have you worked at Burgess? 3 years 

How long have you worked in Technology? Off and on for 20 years 

What is something you enjoy about working at Burgess? There is always something new to learn. 

What do you enjoy most about working in technology? (or top two or three things)  

There is always something to learn and you’re never bored. 

Tell us a fun fact about how you work with technology in your off-time. (projects, hobbies, study, etc) I do some video creation and editing, general troubleshooting, and I prefer running Linux on my home computer. 

What was your first computer? Commodore 64 

What future-istic technology would you most like to see?  

I look forward to all vehicles on the road being self-driving. 

 

Tamara:  

How long have you worked at Burgess Computer?  9  years 

How long have you worked in Technology?  Same. Was in hospitality (and a Burgess client) for a decade before that.  

What is something you enjoy about working at Burgess? That it’s a work “home” for those who want it to be. That employees are able to grow into new roles that mesh best with their interests and skillsets, myself included.  

What do you enjoy most about working in technology? (or top two or three things)  It’s helpful to be a little more in the know (even as a non-technician) with regard to the leading edge of technology. It’s so ever-changing, it’s easy to get behind. When you work in the tech field, you’re hearing about all the new stuff. I get a kick out of listening to techs talk to each other about geeky computer engineering stuff. It’s like being on an episode of Star Trek at times. Or Big Bang Theory. <giggle> 

Tell us a fun fact about how you work with technology in your off-time. (projects, hobbies, study, etc) I’m a voiceover artist, and technology helps me in recording, editing and delivery of files to my clients. (and of course marketing, coaching and networking). I’m also involved with multiple community groups who use technology to communicate both internally and externally. And we have a smart home, so I can turn up my thermostat, turn off my lights and check on my doggy-cam, all with a phone app.  

What was your first computer? A Brother word processor with a little display. Does that count? I think it does.  

What future-istic technology would you most like to see? Teleportation. I’m not a fan of flying, but I want to see the world. 

 

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Answers from 5 Years ago!  

Matt:  

How long have you worked at Burgess Computer? Since 2001 

How long have you worked in Technology? Since 1996, but as a child I always played with electronics 

What is something you enjoy about working at Burgess? Working with the latest technologies, and solving peoples technology issues. I also enjoying learning from my peers. 

What do you enjoy most about working in technology? (or top two or three things) I enjoy helping people and seeing them satisfied when a problem gets solved. 

Tell us a fun fact about how you work with technology in your off-time. (projects, hobbies, study, etc) I love to play video games with my kids. I also use technology when fixing cars, hunting, or playing guitar. There is always an app to help my hobby. 

What was your first computer? A Gateway 2000, back when they came in the black and white “cow” boxes. I taught myself BASIC computer programming when I was 13 years old on this computer. 

What future-istic technology would you most like to see? Self-driving cars. I could get so much more done that way! 

 

Mike:  

How long have you worked at Burgess Computer? 9.5 years as President/Owner and previously 5 years as Network Engineer 

How long have you worked in Technology?  17 years 

What is something you enjoy about working at Burgess?  I like being an owner and taking on the responsibilities that come with that. Helping customers succeed by providing services we sell. It reiterates we’re doing it correctly! 

What do you enjoy most about working in technology? (or top two or three things) How we can influence a customer’s business with technology to help them grow and improve 

Tell us a fun fact about how you work with technology in your off-time. (projects, hobbies, study, etc) . Honestly I don’t do much with technology outside of work, besides honing our services and exploring new. While at work I’m always working in the business so this is my time to work on the business. 

What was your first computer? Windows 3.1 HP laptop 

What future-istic technology would you most like to see? The day we can think what we want to say and it’s written down for us….typing sucks… 

 

Maggie:  

How long have you worked at Burgess Computer?  1 year 

How long have you worked in Technology?  15 years 

What is something you enjoy about working at Burgess? Great team environment, learning new tech and methods daily 

What do you enjoy most about working in technology? (or top two or three things)   new toys/gadgets, there are always challenges and trying to find workarounds or solutions 

Tell us a fun fact about how you work with technology in your off-time. (projects, hobbies, study, etc)  I use Internet and video technologies to communicate and share information with members of the Deaf community in my local area. 

What was your first computer? 

PC: Windows 95/Packard Bell   

non-PC: Apple IIe 

What future-istic technology would you most like to see? Teleportation 😉 

 

Jennifer: 

How long have you worked at Burgess Computer?   About 10 years 

How long have you worked in Technology?   About 10 years 

What is something you enjoy about working at Burgess?  The people and company environment 

What do you enjoy most about working in technology? (or top two or three things)   Keeping up to date with what technology can do for companies 

Tell us a fun fact about how you work with technology in your off-time. (projects, hobbies, study, etc) Keeping in touch with family, friends 

What was your first computer?  I don’t remember other than it was a desktop PC….. 

What future-istic technology would you most like to see?   I’ll need to think about this……….