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Date published: 2022-11-04

Employee Interview vol.6 – IT Team Lead

We interviewed an employee from the IT Department!

What is your job scope?

As an IT engineer, my main responsibility is to develop, enhance and maintain the company website and applications. I coded new pages for the company website and developed interactive sites/pages for customers. I am also working on developing a new software project with other team members. Our main goal is to provide the best digital services and products to enhance the online experience for our customers.

What is the happiest episode when encountered during your work?

There is never a dull moment during my time working at Crane Central. Delivering your task and completing your project is one of the good moments, but getting free lunches from our director and deciding on place to eat with the team is always a funny moment.

Can you share your 1-day schedule?

8:50 am - arrive at the office, and get ready to start working for the day
9:00 am - Have a discussion with other IT members on project progress and task to focus on for the day
9:15 am - code code code code
12.30 pm - lunch break
1:30 pm - code code code code
5.30 pm - Discussion with the team members to check on task progress or roadblock
6:00 pm - get ready to go back – osakini shitsureshimasu!

How is the atmosphere in your working place?

Fun is the best word to describe our working environment. We work hard while also enjoying our time in the office with various activities. Our IT team consists of young and energetic developers, making working at Crane Central very exciting.

Message to the job-hunting candidate?

You are welcome to join us at Crane Central Malaysia IT Team. The IT Team is growing and expanding rapidly to support and transform the company's businesses. We believe there is a long road upon us with much room for growth and opportunities to be explored. Come explore and grow your career with us!

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The 1st mobile application

Good news! Crane Inc’s first mobile application – 4C Calculator was newly launched on 12th July 2022. Now it is available in Google Play Store and Apple App Store. If you wish to check out the current price for your diamond, 4C Calculator is the best choice for you.

This diamond price can be shown instantly by entering data according to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). The diamond price currency for this application has six currencies (USD, MYR, JPY, TWD, HKD) which may increase in the future so that all countries can use it globally. For your information, the diamond price will be updated in every 3-6 months.

I hope you find this application is very useful and please support us by giving 5-star rating in the Google Apps Store and Apple Apps Store. Stay tuned for more useful apps in the future!