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Meet Chika Ibeneme
Chika Ibeneme is a self-described Third Tradition Child, having grown up in India earlier than migrating to Trinidad and Tobago and settling in Jamaica. As a child, Ibeneme had a robust curiosity in tech. So he repaired computer systems and constructed them from scratch along with his associates. In 2017, Ibeneme accomplished a BS in Pc Science from Northern Caribbean College.
Now, Ibeneme serves as Neighborhood Assist for The Occasions Calendar, which is a part of the Liquid Net Household of Manufacturers, doing frontend net improvement on Shopify and WordPress, writing articles, and consulting.
Why did you be a part of Liquid Net?
I like the environment and the folks at Liquid Net. Everyone seems to be form and useful. Usually talking, there may be an open-door coverage the place new concepts and alternatives are exchanged overtly. There has by no means been a time after I requested assist or steering and did not obtain it.
What attracts you to the Internet hosting Trade as a profession?
Internet hosting permits me to community with shoppers and colleagues whereas creating superior buyer experiences. Assembly new folks has allowed me to develop my data of WordPress. The extra I be taught, the higher I can suggest plugins and themes that greatest swimsuit the wants of my shoppers. And it is so thrilling to be a part of Liquid Net’s Household of Manufacturers which incorporates StellarWP, the brand new umbrella for WordPress software program.
What’s your favourite half concerning the firm tradition at Liquid Net?
I can go to anybody for assist with initiatives. And if somebody cannot help me, they are going to all the time level me in the appropriate path. Two of my colleagues which have helped me immensely are Andras and Deblyn at The Occasions Calendar. Andras all the time has fantastic recommendation about buyer care, and I can rely on Deblyn to assist me with extra technical questions that prospects could have.
In your eyes, what is the distinction between Liquid Net and different employers?
Liquid Net affords prospects unimaginable consideration to element, and that very same consideration to element is supplied to staff. So, for instance, if I am ever logging a bug ticket and I want some further assist, I could be assured that somebody will rapidly step up to ensure the duty is accomplished, thus making certain our prospects obtain a superior product and repair expertise as nicely. It’s a win-win.
What’s the largest milestone you have achieved?
A few of my most important accomplishments embrace finishing my Bachelor’s diploma and competing within the Microsoft Hackathon Champion in 2014 in Trinidad and Tobago.
A platform known as Mission Siena allowed you to create apps for Home windows 8 with out code. The Microsoft competitors concerned making a health app for Android and Siena, and the workforce with essentially the most factors gained. I led a workforce of 4 folks to ace the problem and acquired first place out of the schools in Trinidad and Tobago at the moment.
I am additionally pleased with operating my very own enterprise on Shopify, helping shoppers with customizations. We’re a small workforce and constructing in the mean time.
Inform us about an incredible buyer expertise you’ve got had at Liquid Net.
Discovering methods to assist prospects construct further performance is all the time enjoyable. As soon as, a buyer voiced concern a couple of specific function that they couldn’t get working that was essential for his or her web site, so I scheduled a name with them. Through the name, I proceeded to point out them how the function labored, and I may see their delight as they realized the potential this new performance supplied for his or her web site. Whereas this isn’t a uncommon prevalence in help, it by no means will get outdated.
When a buyer really appreciates what I do for them, it makes my day that significantly better.
What’s one factor you want our prospects knew about their internet hosting?
I want extra folks knew about and took benefit of the various useful guides at The Occasions Calendar. As an illustration, this information on methods to get essentially the most out of our merchandise by way of plugin testing deeply examines testing compatibility points to make sure your web site is functioning accurately. After all, Assist Brokers like myself are all the time right here to assist, however by empowering my shoppers, I can assist them Energy their Enterprise Potential™.
Work apart, what are a few of your hobbies?
I play guitar. I additionally love occurring street journeys, hanging out with associates, gaming, studying, and smelling new fragrances.
What’s your favourite television present?
My favourite reveals are All people Hates Chris and The Massive Bang Principle. I like watching comedies. They assist me wind down after a busy day.
If you happen to may have dinner with one well-known individual [dead or alive] who wouldn’t it be?
I might love to satisfy Linus and Luke from Linus Tech Suggestions. They overview tech on YouTube and try loopy PC builds. One other individual I’d prefer to have dinner with is Brad Traversy of Traversy Media, top-of-the-line YouTube coding instructors right now.
You possibly can observe Chika Ibeneme on LinkedIn.