Anne on her '82 Harley Shovelhead

Lady Rider loves computers

Anne's done lots of jobs but
likes her RMS position best

By Anne Deal
QA Team

My name is Anne Deal and I joined the QA team at RMS December 1, 2008. I’m very happy to be part of this growing organization.

I am one of the few who was actually raised in Raleigh. I was born in a little town just outside of Cleveland, Ohio but moved down here when I was a year old. So as far as I’m concerned I am truly a native of Raleigh. I graduated from high school here ( I won’t say what year!) then attended Peace College and North Carolina State University.

Several years and two children later, I realized how much I enjoyed working with computers. I took the fast track for my MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Engineer) at Productivity Point International. I obtained my MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) in 1999. I didn’t realize I’ve been at this for so long.

Anyway, I started my career off working at a call center for EDS (Electronic Data Systems). I moved my way thru the ranks from Tier 1 to Tier 2. I left for a brief stint at IBM but soon returned to EDS as a System Administrator. Eventually I was laid off after a year because of downsizing.

Ten months later I was asked to return as a Tier 1 analyst. Because of the job market, I accepted. Guess what, a year later the call center closed and everyone was laid off.

My career was on hold at that point. I got married and acquired two step children and one grandson. I took a few years sabbatical to take care of elderly parents.

Finally, after 3 years I’m back working with computers. I am extremely happy and excited with the new opportunity.

When I’m not working, I am going to school, taking online classes for web technologies. I am also very involved in my community. I am president of the Chamber of Commerce for Franklinton. (a small town 28 miles north of Raleigh), president of the American Legion Post 52 Women’s Auxiliary, serve on the Uptown Revitalization Committee, and most importantly serve as a Board Member for Rolling Thunder NC 7. Rolling Thunder is a non-profit organization that raises money for Veteran’s rights and issues and POW/MIA awareness. Being that my husband is a retired Vietnam Veteran from the Air Force, this cause is very meaningful for me.

Also during my spare time, what little there is, I really enjoy riding my motorcycle (Tweeytbird), hence the title Lady Rider. It’s an '82 Harley Davidson Shovelhead. I got my motorcycle endorsement about six months ago and ride every chance I get.

That’s pretty much everything about me. Like I said, I am very happy and excited about working for RMS and being part of a great team.