Meet Erin

What's your background? Where were you before joining Lookahead?

I was a junior software engineer working in Ruby on Rails. I was on support for most of my tenure so I go really good at crafty fixes and problem solving. I also had some time doing security tickets which I really loved.

Before tech I was working for the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Darwin. I was a duty manager there and got to learn a lot about tourism and customer service.

Why did you join Lookahead?

I came across the Lookahead website and was really impressed by the team. I thought my skills could be a good match for recruiting and wanted to work with great people.

What are you passionate about?

I love skiing. We used to go every year growing up. I have great memories racing my sister down the mountain with my dad trailing after us yelling “slow down!”.

What was the last book you read or podcast you listened to?

I last read Normal People by Sally Rooney. It’s a book about an Irish couple navigating their first relationship. Going from the end of high school to the end of uni is such a defining time in your life, so much happens. It’s told beautifully.

The last podcast I listened to is How to be Gay by Josh Thomas. Each episode specialises on a different question from how to come out to how to survive a hostile government.

If you were not at Lookahead where would you be working or what is your dream job?

I had a go at making my own app and being a founder so I’d probably still be doing that.

First Car?

A 1995, 2 door Hyundai Excel. It had incredible air conditioning and would go very slowly up mountains

Proudest Accomplishment?

Driving to Darwin from Melbourne in my Hyundai. I was 21 and my dad was very worried, he made me call him from a satellite phone every night. There were some days where I’d drive for 6 hours and wouldn’t pass anyone. I got to see Coober Pedy, a town where everyone escapes the desert heat by living underground.

What piece of technology seems like magic to you?

Bluetooth. I know it involves sound waves but it boggles my mind.

What's on your Bucket List?

I want to see the crabs on Christmas Island. There’s thousands of them and they migrate to the sea all at the same time. I’m a little worried about what footwear to wear. I wouldn’t want to squish them with boots but I’m also a bit unsure about wearing thongs and having them crawl on my feet.