My time in the Army reinforced work ethics such as planning, risk mitigation, the ability to analyze constant unexpected variables and working under extreme pressure. That combination has prepared me to work through stressful deadlines and still be successful under any circumstance.

The Marine Corps taught me that it always better to make a decision and execute aggressively than it is to wait to make a perfect decision too late. It also impressed upon me that it is not about the individual but all about the team. Our success at NTT DATA is due to high performing teams, not individual heroics.

Kevin Durkin, NTT DATA Federal Services President
U.S. Marine Corps

NTT DATA has a true sense of the value that military veterans can bring to an organization. They invest in that experience, dedication and commitment with an understanding that those tools are invaluable in today’s IT workforce. NTT DATA makes the transition from military life to civilian life easier because many of the senior leaders have walked the same path.

The lessons I learned in the military surround working with different broad sets of people, owning the outcome of a situation and empowering people. I also made some of my best lifelong friends in the military. A lot of that comes from working on hard problems together and being close together while achieving the goal.