Meet the NSDesign team – Kenny
February 10th, 2010 by GaryTweet
In case you were not lucky enough to spot Kenny (our Business Development Manager) and his full-page photo in the Evening Times a while back, I thought I’d post the interview here on the blog.
In fact, we’ve decided to use this to start a “meet the team” series of blog posts, so you can get to know us all a little better! So without further ado – meet Kenny!
Name:
Kenny Roy
Position:
Business Development Manager for NSDesign Ltd
Describe your workplace:
Modern office, hive of activity, kettle boiling regularly
Is there a dress code?
No dress code rules. Given that we are part of the creative industries with a relatively young workforce ( ok I’m the oldest !) we try and create a culture that’s conducive to innovative ideas and work methods.
What hours do you work?
Although I cover typical office hours I also regularly cover evenings to support the web-hosting side of the business
Qualifications?
HNC in Electronic Engineering, Diploma in Professional Management and an MBA from the University of Glasgow
What was your first job?
My first job was an apprentice equipment technician back in the days when Scotland had a semiconductor industry
Career Highlight?
Thankfully I’ve had plenty of good ones but most recently we got to redesign the Greenock Morton Football Club website and as a lifelong ‘Ton fan it was great to work with all the team at Cappielow.
Any low points?
Being made redundant due to the demise of aforementioned semiconductor industry
What skills or qualities do you need?
In my current role I think the important skills and qualities you need are firstly a good understanding of how web technology can assist businesses to maximise their potential and also to be able to communicate that in a manner that doesn’t alienate the customer with techno babble. The biggest key skill is being able to listen to what the customers issues are that they’re trying to address and providing practical, cost effective solutions.
Where do you see yourself in the future?
Hopefully continuing the progress we’ve made at NSDesign in recent years. We won the “Outstanding Business” Award at last years Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce Awards which was a major achievement for us and we’re now looking to build on that and grow our client portfolio over the coming years.
Any advice for those seeking a similar career?
I think people are now far more aware of what the web is capable of from a business perspective and for anyone seeking a similar career I would say try and understand the technology but be able to explain and demonstrate in simple terms the business benefits of using internet technologies to further your clients business.
What would your dream job be?
As a huge golf fan it would be great to get involved with something like the websites for the Open Championship or the Ryder Cup.
Which celebrity would you like to work beside?
I think working with Led Zeppelin would make for a really interesting working day !
What do you do to unwind after work?
If you haven’t already guessed I play a bit ( ok a lot ) of golf during the summer months and during the dark winter nights I play a bit of guitar although purely for fun.