Posted by: Vic Pereira
What made you decide to start this company?
When we started, the Internet and the Web were only really used by universities and academic research organisations. It was easy to see that the internet was going to revolutionise computing and change the way business was done, and we wanted to be part of that.
What’s your biggest hope/aspiration for this company?
To become a market leader in assessment, and to develop machine learning tools to maximise people’s potential in healthcare, education, and beyond.
What is the best thing about working at risr/?
Working with people I respect, and the freedom to be yourself. To be treated as a human being and not just a cog in a machine. I very proud of risr/ and what we have managed to achieve as a team so far.
Describe a typical day at work?
Sitting at my desk coding, or recently implementing ISO 27001. Meeting with colleagues to discuss strategy, or meeting with customers to discuss requirements. Attending conferences and trying to work out how assessment is going to change in the future.
Favourite quote
The difficult is done at once, the impossible takes a little longer by Trollope, “Phineas Redux”, 1873.
What is your favourite place you have visited?
Anywhere with a bit of sun, and good food. Singapore is one of my favourites.