Daniel Gómez Patiño
Competitor in Skill: IT Network Systems Administration
Country: Colombia
1. How did you get interested in your skill?
I became interested in this skill because it is related to the degree I want to study “Network Management Data”, which is very closed to this skill.
2. Where did you do your training for your skill?
I trained at the Center of Advanced Manufacturing Technology and Service Center and Business Management. SENA.
3. How did you first find out about your Member organization and its programs?
I first knew about my member organization through the High School “IE Prebitero Jose Antonio Bernal” which I graduated from. This was an agreement with the SENA, where I studied a technical program.
4. Who influenced you to pursue your skill as a career?
I was influenced by my parents, my teachers and myself. The reason is that I want to be a successful person
5. What is your experience in participating with your Member organization?
It is a very good experience, it has allowed me to meet many people, meet wonderful places, but mostly learn many interesting topics that I see every day in everything what I do. It is amazing to know how things work.
6. Describe your most memorable moment so far with WorldSkills?
The most memorable and happiest moment was when I won the competition WorldSkills in Colombia and was able to share with people who supported me, especially my regional expert.
7. Describe what your experience has been since your involvement with WorldSkills ?
Since I started in Worldskills, it has been a good experience, too much learning, and it has also been learning for personal growth.
8. Did participating in the skills competitions and training for WorldSkills help you progress in your skill? Please describe.
Yes, in these competitions I could apply all the acquired knowledge during training, which helped me to identify which issues I should improve.
9. What do you currently do? Where do you work?
Currently I amtrainingfor competitionWSI
10. What are your future career aspirations?
My future aspiration is to study computer engineering, because it gives me a steady job with a good working environment, and a very good salary.