When Travis Atwater was job searching, his goal was to find a career that interested him and allowed him to provide for his family. With experience in the shipping industry, Atwater found that job at FAST Global Solutions in the shipping department.

With prioritizing the growth and well-being of employees as a core value at FAST, leadership created an opportunity for Atwater to advance by integrating his developing programming skills with his work at FAST, it was stated in a recent news release.

Atwater began working as an intern for FAST’s IT department one day a week. That internship quickly transitioned into a full-time position for Atwater working in ERP Data Analytics for the IT department. The position is designed with flexibility in mind to give Atwater the opportunity to continue his education at ASU.

“Travis’s programming experience and willingness to learn about the IT department is working really well. He is passionate about programming, and brings what he is learning at school back to FAST,” says Todd Gregoire, Director of IT. “He is a liaison to programming contractors, helps out with additional IT projects, and brings a great perspective from our users. The overall goal is for him to apply what he has learned, leveraging his college experience and allowing him to take over the ERP system management while collaborating with contractors.”

Atwater’s responsibilities at FAST range from managing SQL databases to collaborating with programming contractors and contributing to various IT projects. His proactive approach and aptitude for learning have made him an integral part of the team, with Atwater even taking the initiative to cross-train the IT staff on shipping department systems and processes. The overall goal is for Atwater to leverage his college experience and apply what he has learned to manage the ERP system while collaborating with contractors.

Reflecting on his growth at FAST, Atwater says, “My experience working at FAST has been great. I feel very supported and encouraged to try new things and learn. FAST is wonderful and personable, and it has been a very positive and rewarding workplace.”

Dedicated to supporting employees’ professional growth, FAST Global Solutions is committed to creating opportunities for employees to advance and succeed.

FAST Global Solutions is a global leader in providing solutions and equipment to the air transportation and material handling industries.