d3t welcomes John Staunton, IT Asset Management and Support Engineer

16th May 2023

Tell us a bit of information about your experience/career background?

I was a Cyber Security Project Manager for a few years in the Public Sector where I designed hardware and software security operating procedures. I have since been working as an IT Support Officer helping grow and look after the IT landscape within another Government Department. However, I have been passionate about video games my entire life, so to be able to take the next step in my IT career with d3t is a dream come true!

Why d3t?

Besides the fantastic opportunity to help support people create amazing games, a big draw to d3t is the culture. I always want to try and better myself as a person and encourage continuous improvement in the workplace. I look forward to being with like-minded people who value the importance of an environment that focusses on the wellbeing, respect, and inclusivity of the staff, alongside also growing stronger personally and professionally with d3t.

What do you love about games?

I love how emotive games can be. A lot of my nostalgic memories are from playing video games, either getting lost into a story-driven RPG or playing a multiplayer fighting game with my friends. I reckon growing up with video games has contributed to a significant portion of my personality and still does. Having a community that you can share your experiences with is great too. Sometimes when you finish a particularly powerful game it can feel quite lonely, like “am I the only one feeling this emotionally wounded right now?”, but it’s nice when you see so many others experienced it the same way.

What games are you currently playing, and what is your favourite game?

Currently I’m playing through the Final Fantasy VII Remake again. I think they’ve done such a good job with the character writing in this game, especially with Aerith, she’s just wonderful. I also recently finished Ghost of Tsushima which was epic and visually stunning! My favourite game is hard to answer as it probably changes depending on any given day. Right now though, I’d say my top three are; Okami, Final Fantasy 8 and Horizon Forbidden West.

Do you have any fun facts or hobbies?

I play lead guitar in a band; we have a lot of fun gigging around the UK and have played in Ibiza and Slovenia. I love board game nights and watching terrible movies with my friends. I’ve recently been getting into graphic novels, currently reading Monstress which I’m really enjoying. I’m into spooky things in fact Halloween is my favourite time of year – I try and watch a spooky movie every day in October. I have a casual interest in Voice Acting and recently went to a Red Dead Redemption 2 panel at Liverpool Comic Con which was awesome.