Intern Spotlight - Spencer Micheal Pace
Intern Spotlight - Spencer Micheal Pace
Strayos is proud to introduce...
Spencer Micheal Pace!
Spencer is another one of our star interns joining the team this summer from Pecatonica, Illinois and we are thrilled to have him join our team!
Pursing his Bachelor of Science in Applied Technology at the Brigham Young University-Idaho. Spencer's passion in problem-solving has inspired him to explore the endless solutions within the ever-changing technology sector.
We had the chance to chat with Spencer to hear more about why he decided to intern with Strayos and how he can make a true impact on the Mining Industry.
What inspired you to study your field of interest?
Natural curiosity pushes me in many directions because I like understanding how things work. Growing up, I saw technology evolve around me, and toward my adolescence, I became more and more curious with how computers work. I was exposed to light coding in high school. Many years later, it's what pushed me to start investing time into truly studying technology in a more formal setting. The world of computers and technology is constantly growing and it helps me pursue my curiosity in constructive ways because it's an ever-evolving landscape.
What interested you about Strayos? Why did you apply?
While artificial intelligence continues to have prominence in the media, its nature is usually concealed and its purpose misinterpreted. Going in, I had some knowledge on topics such as evolutionary algorithms and had seen its practice in small-scale environments. To be honest, I was interested in expanding the boundaries of my knowledge in a real-world environment. The idea of getting to work alongside AI engineers and affect the mining industry in a positive way pushed me toward applying.
What do you want to do in the future?
I am driven by my passion for solving problems, and I am open to exploring possibilities I can pursue within the technology industry. I'm interested in three specific areas: Systems administration, Networking, and Security. All three areas are connected, yet each offer unique and interesting challenges that can help me to grow into my full potential.
How do you see your time at Strayos contributing to your plans? What do you hope to accomplish during your time with us?
With Strayos, I'm able to see many of the things I have studied over the years in action. More importantly, I am being exposed to areas of the industry that I haven't seen or have had limited experience with. Formal education is a great starting point; however, I've long hoped to actually contribute to a real experience. My goal is to learn, grow, and have a true impact on the world.
What are you working on right now?
At Strayos, I am exploring the intricacies of interconnected, real-world systems, and discovering the world of continuous integration and deployment. Alongside my internship, I am working toward graduating in July and pursuing the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification and a Microsoft certification focusing on managing Windows servers in a hybrid work environment.
Tell us something personal about you!
I've always enjoyed stargazing.
Ever since I was little, I've been fascinated with space, and as I've gotten older, I find it grounding, which is a bit ironic.
A friend told me that I probably like it because it connects me to my past, present, and future; a way to look into eternity, yet not feel intimidated. That perspective made sense to me, and I've taken it as a reason why astronomy and stargazing have always been among my fascinations.
I still take long night walks or bring out my telescope to find ways to relax and enjoy what makes me, me.
Thank you Spencer for joining our team! We appreciate all you do for Strayos and we're thrilled to see where this journey will lead you to!
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