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Jason Armistead: Be Proud of Your Work

November 04, 2024 • Matt Allred • Season 3 • Episode 23

Intro:
Today our guest is Jason Armistead, Software Engineering Manager with G.A.L. Manufacturing. Jason started in the elevator industry as a 17 year old after responding to an ad in the newspaper in Sydney, Australia, moved to the USA in 2006 and has worked in the industry 38 years. Although the work of an elevator engineer is often behind-the-scenes, Jason finds great satisfaction in seeing his software and innovations being used and appreciated by customers. While working in the software realm, he has also been fortunate to spend a lot of time in the field at job sites alongside many talented mechanics and field engineers. Jason has had a long and fulfilling career and he encourages others to consider the elevator industry as a rewarding career path.

Summary:
Jason Armistead, a software engineering manager at GAL Manufacturing, discussed his 38-year career in the elevator industry, starting as a 17-year-old trainee in Sydney, Australia. He detailed his work on the Otis 401 modernization project, which involved creating software to seamlessly integrate old 401 controllers with new 411 controllers. This project led to his relocation to the US in 2006. Armistead emphasized the rewarding aspects of his work, such as customer satisfaction and the joy of seeing his innovations in action. He advised aspiring engineers to consider the elevator industry for its variety, stability, and recession-proof nature.