What job/study are you doing right now and tell us a little about it?
I am currently working as a Senior IT Consultant for a photography company travelling all over the UK and Florida. The company I work for I look after the Photography systems for the world's 2nd biggest tourist attractions with brands like Madame Tussauds, Legoland and Sealife. In Florida I manage the IT Systems for a family run company called Wild Florida where you can see up close alligators and other wildlife.
Did you do any further/higher education?
Yes I went to St Helens College for 2 years but then joined the Royal Navy. Once I spent my time in the Royal Navy I went working in a fast food restaurant while I studied IT.
How did you decide on your career path and what is/was most interesting about your work?
I decided my career as I studied IT at college when I was 16 but initially spending Thursday afternoons in the IT lounge with Mrs Gallimore gave me the passion to follow IT. The most interesting thing about my job is I travel all over the UK and US.
Can you share a couple of fond memories of your time at St Cuthbert's?
The summers spending time on the fields, being part of Tongs of Fire and having a good time with my friends.
Did you have a favourite/influential teacher? What made them so important to you?
Mr Archer was my favorite teacher as he made science fun.
What advice would you give our current students?
Learn as much as you can as school will be over, which are the best years of a young person's life. Never think you can't do anything as I personally didn't do too well in my GCSEs but it was only when I left school that I knew they were important.
Name: Kevin Spence