SIGers on the move - meet George Xavier de Assis

At SIG, careers are truly global adventures! In this special series, we spotlight colleagues who stepped out of their comfort zones and took their careers abroad as part of our global family. Meet George Assis !

Current location: Buffalo, NY, USA SIG journey: Joined SIG in 2010 as a Field Service Technician in Itapevi-SP, Brazil → Service Specialist in 2020 → Now Resident Technician in the USA

Tell us a bit about your role at SIG and what brought you to your new country.

I started at SIG over a decade ago, and it’s been an incredible learning journey. I became a Service Specialist in 2020 and was always open to expanding my horizons. When the opportunity came up to relocate to the U.S. as a Resident Technician supporting one of our biggest clients, it felt like the right time. The move had been in the works for a while, but the pandemic caused delays — so arriving in 2023 was a dream fulfilled for both my family and me.

What has been the most rewarding part of this international move — both personally and professionally?

Professionally, I’ve grown a lot. Here in the U.S., I was exposed to new filling technologies and advanced training. I’m more involved in problem analysis and resolution, which adds a strategic layer to my role. On a personal level, achieving this dream without having to leave SIG has been incredibly meaningful. It shows that international growth and career continuity can go hand-in-hand.

Read the full interview!