Kelly Santos
Director, Content & Communications | Carousel
Get to know us! At Carousel, we’re more than 1,300 #CarouselCrew members strong, spanning 27 locations across the country. Each month, we’re excited to share a glimpse of our talented team members.
This week, meet Viken “Vik” Jawharjian, director of managed services for eight years. We sat down with him to learn about his top life highlights and some of his favorite reasons for being a #CarouselCrew member.
Reach out to Carousel today to see how our talent, partner affiliations, and thousands of certifications can help you achieve your IT goals.
What do you consider the best invention/technology of all time?
Secure remote access, because the ability to be productive no matter where you are physically is great. This ability has changed the workforce landscape both for Carousel, as well as our clients.
How do you keep a healthy work/life balance?
Vik and his wife Jenn.
That’s always a challenge. I try to make sure that I have a consistent workout routine, as well as family time to balance out daily stress and keep things in perspective.
What are your top 3 life highlights?
1. My military service 2. Seeing my kids for the first time when they were born 3. Vacationing in Hawaii (this needs no explanation)
What is most exciting about being a #CarouselCrew member?
The opportunity to solve problems and have a direct impact on our overall success.
What motto or quote do you live by?
“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” -Henry Ford
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