Zulf Osman

Ethnicity (REACH background)
Indian

Job Title & Department/School
DBA Team Manager - DBA is short for Database Administrator 

Year started at the University
20 years

Responses to questions regarding the Network:

When did you join the REACH staff network?
23 January 2023 

What is your favourite thing about the REACH staff network?
The network provides support for members, fosters a sense of community and creates a platform for open dialogues about EDI issues internally and externally. 

Why should people join the REACH staff network?
The network offers a safe space for networking opportunities, connect with colleagues who share similar challenges and experiences, and provides a sense of belonging, and an appreciation and celebration of diverse cultures.

Regarding your role at the University:

What is your favourite thing about your role?
Although I have volunteered for the role of Wellbeing and Professional Development Lead, I don’t have prior experience in this area. I am looking forward to collaborating with network leads and co-leads to shape and define this role moving forward.

Who is an inspiration for you and why?
Nelson Mandela - his leadership in ending apartheid in South Africa and his dedication to human rights. 

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself!
One of my biggest achievements was at the start of 2023, after both of my former colleagues retired, I was the only member of the team for about three months. Despite the initial challenges and nervousness, I believe I effectively managed and prioritised the workload by leveraging the tools I had developed, particularly the team roadmap, which I handled on my own.