Employee Spotlight: Cameron Whitelam, PhD
Where do you live and/or where did you grow up?
I grew up in a suburb of Philadelphia, PA and currently live in Lake Ridge, VA.
When did you join Dignari?
December 2021.
What is your job title?
Biometrics SME
What drew you to work at Dignari? Is there a cultural attribute that makes Dignari unique?
Dignari's focus on biometric technology and expert client delivery caught my attention when looking for suitable companies that I felt would hit all of my boxes. As a biometric nerd, knowing that Dignari has been in the space since almost the inception of the technology drew me to what has been an extremely fast-paced and enlightening work experience.
What do you love about your job?
I love the ability to connect with top-tier subject matter experts within the industry and the opportunity and encouragement to build relationships with clients. I love that leadership provides a level of mentorship you rarely see, enabling us to grow and pursue avenues of interest. Also, the work-life balance at Dignari is unparalleled!
What would you do (for a career) if you weren't doing this?
As an avid seeker of beautiful vistas and nice drives, I would be a long-haul truck driver and see the parts of the country that most people don't get a chance to see.
What do you like doing when you aren't working?
I enjoy being in the kitchen and cooking new dishes but also being active outdoors, whether its hiking, playing golf, pickleball, or cornhole. Also, as a craft beer enthusiast, I like to travel to different spots and try different breweries around the country.
What's a fun fact about you that many people may not know?
I just got married on 4/20/2024 (it’s a palindrome date)!
Where's your favorite place in the world?
Driving top down in my Jeep with my wife and my dogs along Skyline Drive in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley during the peak of spring
What is on your bucket list?
Visiting Australia and playing a round at Augusta National Golf Club (and shooting in the 70s)!
Do you have a motto or personal mantra?
Don't take yourself too seriously. Life's too short!
