Doug DiFilippo, Technical Developer
Doug DiFilippo begins his work day early in the morning by commuting on his motorcycle. Working fast and furiously as a Technical Developer is part of the daily routine for Doug, whose client work also keeps him quite busy. He shares though that it’s this kind of exciting work environment that fits his personality just fine. “There’s just so much involved on the technical development side that it’s not possible to be an expert in all things. But I love team work, and we all work so well together. Everyone is open and helpful. We collaborate and constantly draw on the strengths of each other.”
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| Now nearing his third year of employment, Doug began at Five Star as an intern, directly out of the Multi-Media degree program at Duquesne University. Life after college has taking him down many interesting paths. “I love to learn, and I remember thinking that learning stopped after college and work began. But when I first started with Five Star, I was working on an xml project that really challenged me and stretched my skills. Now it seems like the best part of my job is knowing that I’m still learning every day because I work on interesting projects.” |
| When asked to describe what his typical work day entails Doug’s answers “I do problem-solving”. He went on to explain that his work is all about analyzing and coming up with an effective game plan, whether it be fixing an existing problem, adding an enhancement, thinking creatively about a solution, or developing something new. |
| Doug’s involvement with Five Star extends beyond his work as a Technical Developer. He is an active member of the Five Star Cares volunteer committee and recently headed an effort that involved a group of employees preparing dinner and providing entertainment for a local women’s shelter. He also shared his musical ability at the company’s talent show last winter, with his own acoustic guitar rendition of Pink Floyd’s Is There Anybody Out There? |
| While Doug points out that Five Star’s culture is an important part of why he enjoys his work, Five Star employees know that Doug’s work ethic, involvement, and ever-ready smile constitute a big part of that culture and help make the work day fun! |
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