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Meet Our Team: Nathan Upshaw – Senior Project Technician

Aug 01, 2018

Another fantastic member of our Siaron Medical team is Nathan Upshaw. Hailing from Nova Scotia, Nathan has 10 years experience in the diagnostic imaging field. Combining this experience with his meticulous attention to detail and focus on great customer service, means he is a powerhouse addition to our team.

Continue reading to get to know Nate a little more!

As one of the most senior project technicians at Siaron, you have had the opportunity to work on some interesting projects. What are some of the most stand-out projects you have worked on and why?

     I’d have to say the MRI Aera Install in Whitehorse (Yukon). This system is the first of its kind in the territory, therefore saving people expensive flights to places like Vancouver & Calgary to have their scans performed. The other Project that stands out is the Install of the Somatom GO UP in Sardinia Italy, It’s the first of its kind for Siaron & now just approved in Canada. This system allows those hospitals that don’t have a whole lot of room to accommodate a large system, like a Flash, to downsize to the Somatom GO UP which is very compact & has an incredible images…oh and Italy has epic food & vino!

What is your favourite thing about working at Siaron Medical?

     I like the daily challenge of each project. I also still get a sense of gratification from seeing the final result of a system, even after 10 years in the industry. I also like the brilliant group of people I get to work with every day.

Aw we love you too Nate!! We all need down time, so describe what your ideal weekend would consist of.

     Out Camping near a beautiful body of water, cooking delicious food & drinking good wine in the company of great friends & family with my ATV nearby just in case I get the urge to go for a rip.

Sounds ideal. If you had to be stuck on a desert island with three people of your choice, who would they be?

     Will Ferrell

     Keith Cowgill

     Josh Gallagher

I would have to agree, Keith Cowgill is one of my personal heros. On this desert island, you only get to eat one meal for dinner for the rest of your life. What would it be?

     Whole Roasted chicken accompanied with potatoes, corn & sriracha hot sauce

Yum and a drink to accompany? Possibly a Pinot Noir, I know you are partial to a glass of red lol.

     Perfect! Pinot Noir sounds about right

This island isn't turning out so bad. What’s your biggest guilty pleasure?

     Pistachios & Pepsi in a can

That's not so bad. What are your biggest pet peeves?

     Lazy & untidy people

What movie title best describes you?

     Pursuit of happiness

And finally, what’s something you’ve been meaning to try but haven’t gotten around to yet?

     Hunters safety (shoot a moose) & Motorbike licence (ride bikes legally)

Thanks for taking the time to chat with me Nathan!

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