By Ocient Staff
Technology Operations is at the heart of ensuring a seamless digital experience for employees at Ocient. It enables productivity and collaboration through efficient tools and systems that support the company’s operations.
In this employee spotlight, we highlight Infrastructure Analyst, Dave Eckhart. Dave plays a pivotal role in managing and optimizing the company’s IT systems, ensuring smooth operations and addressing technical challenges as they come. Recently, Dave was awarded an Ocient Values Award for his unwavering commitment to keeping Ocient employees happy and productive while also prioritizing proactive service and security measures. His approach to enhancing user experiences exemplify the core values of the Tech Ops team.
Let’s learn more about Dave’s background and see how he fits into his role here at Ocient.
Where are you based and how do you take advantage of our remote first policy?
Park Ridge, IL. I take the Blue Line to the office in from time to time.
How long have you been with Ocient?
3 years and 1 month
What are some things you like to do in your free time?
I enjoy golfing in the summer and skiing in the winter. And of course, there is always something that needs attention around the house.
What’s the next place you’d like to check off your travel bucket list?
We are heading to Utah to visit our daughter and do some skiing.
What’s one thing you can’t live without?
Diet Mountain Dew
What’s your go-to comfort food?
Superdawg, a Chicago hot dog stand.
Which Ocient core value do you resonate the most with in your daily working life?
I resonate the most with Customer focused. My customer is the Ocient end user, which requires focusing on end user concerns and needs.
What is one of your proudest career moments while working at Ocient?
Receiving an Ocient Values Award at the event in October. I received an award for being Customer Focused and Efficiently Effective and Ethical.
What do you find unique about your job?
I get to meet everybody in the company. As new employees onboard, I generally meet them on their first day.
Describe your growth journey at Ocient.
My Ocient journey has been very eventful through meeting team members, deploying new services, and supporting Ocient’s base applications. I am looking forward to future challenges.
What career advice would you give your younger self?
Explore all fields and challenge yourself by taking on roles that are unfamiliar to you.
What advice would you give to someone entering the tech industry?
Don’t be afraid to fail, it is a great learning opportunity.
Would you like to give an employee shoutout?
Shoutout to Tom Limon who let me know about Ocient and Greg Papadopoulos for the recommendation. I am very grateful for their help.
Interested in learning more?
Ocient is a remote-first company full of efficiently effective & craft driven contributors. We are passionate about delivering the very best in data solutions to our customers. Meet other members of our team on our Meet the Team page or explore our open positions.