Meet our CodeScientists
Abhishek Tangudu
Abhishek Tangudu
Lead Developer
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 4
I love being a CodeScientist because of the culture and the challenging work that always helps me to adapt to the evolving salesforce platform.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a doctor.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was entrepreneur.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve family gathering and sharing food.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be taking over my Dad's business.
My favorite word that has no direct English translation is Gigil.
The person who is most inspiring to me is Narendra Modi because of his perseverance, leadership, and charismatic personality.
The most important thing I learned before high school was Never say no to studies or food.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be teleport.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is to never give up on chasing your dreams.
My proudest moment at CodeScience was when I traveled to 8 different countries while successfully delivering 2 projects.
Introvert or extrovert? Extrovert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? Neither.
Favorite comfort food? Pizza.
Play sports or watch on TV? Watch on TV.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Godfather.
Morning person or night owl? Both.
Favorite place to be when not at work? On the road.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? 3: English, Telugu, Hindi.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? Yes.
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Alagu Arumugam Chellappa
Alagu Arumugam Chellappa
Lead Salesforce Developer
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 2.5
I love being a CodeScientist because of the values and culture.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a teacher.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was chess player.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve water-related fun activities.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be trying to become good at my job.
The person who is most inspiring to me is Steve Jobs because he was visionary leader and brought revolutionary changes to everyone's life.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be predicting and changing future.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is try something.
I geek out on complex problems because I like to see patterns in any problems.
I chose to work at CodeScience because co-workers keep its Values and Culture.
My advice to someone who wants to join our team would be it will be the best decision of their life.
My proudest moment at CodeScience was when deliver products exceeding clients' expectations.
Introvert or extrovert? Introvert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? Dogs.
Favorite comfort food? Dosa.
Play sports or watch on TV? Watch on TV.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Nayakan (Tamil).
Morning person or night owl? Morning person.
Favorite place to be when not at work? Home sweet home.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? 2 (Tamil and English).
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? No.
Alyssa Matas
Alyssa Matas
Senior Developer
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 1
I love being a CodeScientist because the people are awesome, the work is challenging and exciting, and I learn so much from those around me.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be shapeshifting.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is it's ok to not have everything figured out. Life is a constant set of iterations, and we are all trying. Do the best you can, have goals, and be open to surprises.
I chose to work at CodeScience because the people are awesome, the work is challenging and exciting, and I learn so much from those around me.
Introvert or extrovert? I am an extrovert (30/30 on the scale!).
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? I am a cat and dog person.
Favorite comfort food? Pineapple pizza with white sauce is my favorite comfort food.
Play sports or watch on TV? I'd rather play volleyball, watch football than watch volleyball or play football.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Pirates of the Caribbean is my favorite movie of all time.
Morning person or night owl? I am a night owl, hoot hoot.
Favorite place to be when not at work? My favorite place to be when not at work is in the mountains.
Hoodie or dress shirt? I prefer to wear a hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? I can speak English.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? My parents somewhat understand what I do for a living.
Amanda Hill
Amanda Hill
Project Manager
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 1
I love being a CodeScientist because the people I work with are top notch!.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a truck driver.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was social worker.
My favorite word that has no direct English translation is Hygge - coziness with a full belly and friends.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be the ability to heal others (and invisibility).
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is be somebody that people WANT to work with.
I geek out on complex problems because problems have solutions!
Introvert or extrovert? Ambivert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? ALL of the animals!
Favorite comfort food? Chicken burrito smothered with green chile sauce.
Play sports or watch on TV? Play sports.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Movie: The Losers.
Morning person or night owl? Morning.
Favorite place to be when not at work? In nature.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Hoodie - always.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? I speak English and high-school Spanish.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? At a very high level, yes. Day to day - no.
Anastasia Zasibna
Anastasia Zasibna
Quality Engineer
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 2.8
I love being a CodeScientist because I enjoy working with smart and amazing people.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a princess.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was a unicorn.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve outside activities.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be something what involves art/imagination.
The person who is most inspiring to me is my partner because he motivates me to be better.
The most important thing I learned before high school was follow your dream.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be teleportation.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is You can do it no matter what.
I geek out on complex problems because It is like a puzzle, and it is pretty interesting, I should say :).
I chose to work at CodeScience because it is the best place to work.
My proudest moment at CodeScience was when during the pandemic, the leadership team did everything possible to keep everybody with all the help and support needed.
Introvert or extrovert? Extrovert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? Cats and dogs.
Favorite comfort food? Grandma's backing.
Play sports or watch on TV? Play sports.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Notebook.
Morning person or night owl? Morning person.
Favorite place to be when not at work? Outside activities.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? Ukrainian, English, and Russian.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? I hope so :).
Anil Pilaka
Anil Pilaka
Senior Technical Architect
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 2
I love being a CodeScientist because of the people and culture.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a doctor.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was cook.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve a visit to a nature trail.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be not answering this question.
My favorite word that has no direct English translation is Chadastam (చాదస్తం) : Again used to mean Orthodox, Perfection, OCD.
The person who is most inspiring to me is myself because nobody else can inspire me.
The most important thing I learned before high school was to cook delicious Indian snacks.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be travel at speed of light to any place.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is treat others as you treat yourself.
I geek out on complex problems because I know there is always a simple solution to most of them.
I chose to work at CodeScience because CS is the leader in ISV development.
My proudest moment at CodeScience was when I received a signed cricket bat from our Managed Services team.
Introvert or extrovert? Introvert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? None.
Favorite comfort food? Biryani.
Play sports or watch on TV? Both.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Lord the Rings.
Morning person or night owl? Morning person.
Favorite place to be when not at work? In the mountains.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Dress shirt.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? English, Hindi, and Telugu.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? Yes.
Benjamin Ganzel
Benjamin Ganzel
Managed Services Product Analyst
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 3
I love being a CodeScientist because I have the opportunity to find solutions to complex issues every day.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a fighter pilot.
My favorite word that has no direct English translation is keelah se'lai.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be teleportation.
I chose to work at CodeScience because I have the opportunity to find solutions to complex issues every day.
Introvert or extrovert? I am an introvert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? I am a dog person.
Favorite comfort food? Pizza is my favorite comfort food.
Play sports or watch on TV? I'd rather watch sports on TV than play them.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Die Hard is my favorite Christmas movie of all time.
Morning person or night owl? I am a night owl.
Favorite place to be when not at work? My favorite place to be when not at work is out in the wilderness.
Hoodie or dress shirt? I prefer to wear a hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? I can speak English.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? My parents don't really understand what I do for a living.
Bobby Tamburrino
Bobby Tamburrino
Development Team Lead
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 8
I love being a CodeScientist because the people are amazing and the solutions are interesting.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a baseball player.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was a famous actor.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve cats.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be working retail hoping for a big break as a musician.
The person who is most inspiring to me is my father because he introduced me to electronics and computers at a very young age and started working from home as a software developer in the 80's.
The most important thing I learned before high school was the wrong ways to be social.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be rewinding time to redo what I just did.
Who would play me in the movie version of my life? Jack Black because he just would, okay?
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is if you ever try to make software completely idiotproof, the world will just build a better idiot.
My advice to someone who wants to join our team would be to be self-motivated to really learn the Salesforce platform, and not just study for the certs.
My proudest moment at CodeScience was when I was able to present a Virtual Reality Proof of Concept to Salesforce VIP's in San Francisco after speaking at Dreamforce.
Introvert or extrovert? INTROVERT++.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? Cats.
Favorite comfort food? Mac & Cheese.
Play sports or watch on TV? Watch on TV.
Favorite song or movie of all time? The Matrix.
Morning person or night owl? Night Owl.
Favorite place to be when not at work? A cruise.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? English.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? Yes, my father had the same job in the 90's (not with Salesforce, obviously).
Bryan Anderson
Bryan Anderson
Senior Developer
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 1
I love being a CodeScientist because of the great people and the flexibility.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a garbage man.
I chose to work at CodeScience because of the great people and the flexibility.
My proudest moment at CodeScience was when I solved generating a Password Digest string in Apex.
Introvert or extrovert? I am an introvert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? I am a dog person.
Favorite comfort food? Pizza rolls are my favorite comfort food.
Play sports or watch on TV? I'd rather play sports than watch on TV.
Favorite song or movie of all time? The Book of Tequila by Pig is my favorite song of all time.
Morning person or night owl? I am a night owl.
Favorite place to be when not at work? My favorite place to be when not at work is in my living room.
Hoodie or dress shirt? I prefer to wear a hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? I can speak English.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? My parents understand what I do for a living.
Callie Burris
Callie Burris
Product Owner
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 2
I love being a CodeScientist because the work is challenging and I'm surrounded by super smart people.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a marine biologist.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be teleportation.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is if you are going to make a mistake - make it a big one.
I geek out on complex problems because I love a great challenge.
I chose to work at CodeScience because the work is challenging and I'm surrounded by super smart people.
My advice to someone who wants to join our team would be don't be afraid to ask questions and make mistakes.
Introvert or extrovert? I am an introvert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? I am a dog person.
Favorite comfort food? Anything salty is my favorite comfort food.
Play sports or watch on TV? I'd rather play sports than watch TV.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Better Off Dead is my favorite movie of all time.
Morning person or night owl? I am a morning person.
Favorite place to be when not at work? My favorite place to be when not at work is outside.
Hoodie or dress shirt? I prefer to wear a hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? I can speak English.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? My parents have no idea what I do for a living.
Carolyn McIntyre
Carolyn McIntyre
Team Manager
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 3
I love being a CodeScientist because of our core values. They make me better. My favorites are default to transparency and assume noble intent. Using these in my day to day has helped me grow both personally and professionally. Defaulting to transparency opens up the door to open collaborative conversations, and immediately builds trust in a relationship, whether it be with my clients, my employees, or my friends and family.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a hair dresser on roller skates.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was an esthetician.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve the beach.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be a lady of leisure.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is you only get out of it what you put into it.
My proudest moment at CodeScience was when we completed a 6 month project on time, on budget, on scope, and had built such an amazing relationship with our client that we were sad the project was ending. My clients are part of my TEAM and there is no better feeling then their success and happiness.
Introvert or extrovert? I am an introvert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? I am a dog person.
Favorite comfort food? Garlic mashed potatoes is my favorite comfort food.
Play sports or watch on TV? I'd rather watch TV than play sports.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Like a Prayer is my favorite song of all time.
Morning person or night owl? I am a night owl.
Favorite place to be when not at work? My favorite place to be when not at work is on a boat at the beach.
Hoodie or dress shirt? I prefer to wear a hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? I can speak English.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? My parents do not understand what I do for a living.
Catherine Honohan
Catherine Honohan
Product Owner
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 1
I love being a CodeScientist because I get to work on what I love with smart, amazing people.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was mermaid.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve reading.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be a stay-at-home mom.
My favorite word that has no direct English translation is schadenfreude.
The most important thing I learned before high school was that other people's success does not take away from your own.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be teleportation.
Who would play me in the movie version of my life? Julia Stiles because I think we'd get along great.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is that it's okay to say you don't know something.
I chose to work at CodeScience because I was working with a recruiter and gave her my employer wishlist. She pointed me to CodeScience and the rest is history. I wanted a workplace where I could work on Salesforce projects with smart people while maintaining a flexible work schedule that would allow me to maximize time with my family. CodeScience delivers on all levels.
Introvert or extrovert? Introvert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? I'm a no animal person.
Favorite comfort food? Sushi.
Play sports or watch on TV? Neither.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Favorite Move - About Time.
Morning person or night owl? Morning Person.
Favorite place to be when not at work? At the beach!
Hoodie or dress shirt? Hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? Sadly, only one.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? They make it seem like they do!
Chris Keeley
Chris Keeley
QA Engineer
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 3
I love being a CodeScientist because I love the people I work with.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a archeologist.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was an actor.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve being outdoors.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be a teacher.
The most important thing I learned before high school was how to fit in.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be teleportation.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is don't take it personally.
I geek out on complex problems because I simply enjoy solving them.
I chose to work at CodeScience because I love the people I work with.
My proudest moment at CodeScience was when when we wrapped up the NFT project.
Introvert or extrovert? I am an introvert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? I am a cat person.
Favorite comfort food? Tacos are my favorite comfort food.
Play sports or watch on TV? I'd rather watch than play.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Aliens is my favorite movie of all time.
Morning person or night owl? I am a night owl.
Favorite place to be when not at work? My favorite place to be when not at work is the lake.
Hoodie or dress shirt? I prefer to wear a hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? I can speak 1 language, English.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? My parents understand what I do for a living.
Colin Casey
Colin Casey
Account Executive
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 1
I love being a CodeScientist because we're all about creating the best customer experience and I feel support for all parts of the organization to make that happen day in and day out.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a power ranger.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was a race car driver.
The most important thing I learned before high school was there was a lot more to come after high school.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be time travel.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is it's all about the journey.
My advice to someone who wants to join our team would be you better be ok with costume parties.
Introvert or extrovert? I am an extrovert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? I am a dog person.
Favorite comfort food? Ramen is my favorite comfort food.
Play sports or watch on TV? I'd rather play sports than watch TV.
Favorite song or movie of all time? The Dark Knight is my favorite movie of all time.
Morning person or night owl? I am a morning person.
Favorite place to be when not at work? My favorite place to be when not at work is on a lake.
Hoodie or dress shirt? I prefer to wear a hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? I can speak English.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? My parents try to understand what I do for a living.
Coni Thomas Walbert
Coni Thomas Walbert
Head of Employee Experience and Advocacy
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 7
I love being a CodeScientist because we truly have the greatest humans.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a princess.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be bored.
My favorite word that has no direct English translation is hygge.
I chose to work at CodeScience because we truly have the greatest humans.
My advice to someone who wants to join our team would be be open and authentic. No one expects perfection just a willingness to try, to learn, to grow, and to share.
Introvert or extrovert? I am an extroverted introvert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? I am a dog person.
Favorite comfort food? Tacos are my favorite comfort food.
Play sports or watch on TV? I'd rather play than watch.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Everything Everywhere All At Once is my favorite movie of all time.
Morning person or night owl? I am a night owl.
Favorite place to be when not at work? My favorite place to be when not at work is with my dogs.
Hoodie or dress shirt? I prefer to wear a hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? I can speak English, mostly...
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? No.
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https://www.codescience.com/blog/2022/the-women-that-inspire-codescientists-to-thrive/
Dan Johnson
Dan Johnson
Product Owner
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 6
I love being a CodeScientist because Everyone here (well, perhaps not me) is and is treated like an adult.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a dinosaur hunter.
My favorite word that has no direct English translation is Resfeber.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be starting, with no clear end goal.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is Show up. On time.
I geek out on complex problems because I love people, and all problems are, fundamentally, figuring out how to work together.
I chose to work at CodeScience because I trusted the people in charge. Still do.
Introvert or extrovert? Extrovert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? Cats.
Favorite comfort food? Burritos, specifically SF/Mission style.
Play sports or watch on TV? Play.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Currently: "The Loneliness and the Scream", Frightened Rabbit.
Morning person or night owl? Morning.
Favorite place to be when not at work? Walking, outside.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? 3: English, German, Spanish.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? Vaguely.
Daniel Gonzalez
Daniel Gonzalez
Technical Architect
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 1
I love being a CodeScientist because of its people.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a fighter jet pilot.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was handsome.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve beer.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be bad.
My favorite word that has no direct English translation is compadre.
The person who is most inspiring to me is Jim Kwik because of his book Limitless.
The most important thing I learned before high school was to use money.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be superspeed.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is use the secret.
I geek out on complex problems because of the serotonin.
I chose to work at CodeScience because of its amazing talent.
My advice to someone who wants to join our team would be to bring your A game.
My proudest moment at CodeScience was when I joined.
Introvert or extrovert? Ambivert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? Dogs4life!
Favorite comfort food? Chocolate.
Play sports or watch on TV? Play sports.
Favorite song or movie of all time? The Hook by Blues Travelers.
Morning person or night owl? Morning.
Favorite place to be when not at work? Home.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? English and Spanish.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? Not really.
Dawn McGreevey
Dawn McGreevey
Director of Marketing
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 1
I love being a CodeScientist because I love working with smart people.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a an artist.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was a man.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve wine.
My favorite word that has no direct English translation is allora.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be being invisible.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is always hire people who are smarter than you are.
I chose to work at CodeScience because of our people and culture.
Introvert or extrovert? Ambivert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? Dogs.
Favorite comfort food? Mac and cheese is my favorite comfort food.
Play sports or watch on TV? Not a sport fan.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Legally Blonde.
Morning person or night owl? Morning person 100%.
Favorite place to be when not at work? The beach.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? English. "Menu" in French, Spanish and Italian.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? Absolutely not.
Dawna Kelley
Dawna Kelley
Product Designer
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 1
I love being a CodeScientist because I get to work with smart, fun people who support each other and truly care about their work.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a astronaut.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is begin with the end. Where do you want to go.
I chose to work at CodeScience because I get to work with smart, fun people who support each other and truly care about their work.
Introvert or extrovert? I am an introvert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? I am a cat person.
Favorite comfort food? Phô is my favorite comfort food.
Play sports or watch on TV? I'd rather go for a walk or have a conversation than either of these.
Favorite song or movie of all time? The Lion King is my favorite movie of all time.
Morning person or night owl? I am a night owl.
Favorite place to be when not at work? My favorite place to be when not at work is outside.
Hoodie or dress shirt? I prefer to wear a hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? I can speak English and Spanish (un poco).
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? My parents don't understand what I do for a living.
Deanna Simpson
Deanna Simpson
Principal Technical Architect
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 0
I love being a CodeScientist because I get to solve big, weird (and yet wonderful!) technical problems..
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a inventor.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was a spy.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve singing in the shower.
My favorite word that has no direct English translation is passeggiata.
The most important thing I learned before high school was when someone says "You can't do that!" -- accept it as a challenge!
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is measure twice, cut once.
I geek out on complex problems because I love examining the problem from different angles and exploring different ways of attacking it.
I chose to work at CodeScience because being surrounded by smart, humble people who love exploring new ideas makes me smile every day.
Introvert or extrovert? Introvert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? Dogs.
Favorite comfort food? Pasta Puttanesca.
Play sports or watch on TV? Neither -- if I can't participate, I'm not interested.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Tragically Hip -- "Boots or Hearts.".
Morning person or night owl? Morning person.
Favorite place to be when not at work? Singing loudly while cooking in my kitchen.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Dress.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? English fluently. Enough French and Spanish to get into trouble. Enough Italian and Arabic to know how to curse.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? No -- they are still waiting for me to "get a real job.".
Drew Parker
Drew Parker
Senior Developer
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 5
I love being a CodeScientist because the people, autonomy, and trust.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a purveyor of propane and propane accessories.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve sleep competitions.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is simply, treat others as you would like them to treat you.
I geek out on complex problems because they usually give rise to a mental flow state, which is gratifying.
Introvert or extrovert? Introvert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? Cats.
Favorite comfort food? Lentil soup.
Play sports or watch on TV? Spectate.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Pulp Fiction.
Morning person or night owl? Night owl.
Favorite place to be when not at work? The gym.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? One... English.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? Yes?
Efren Maldonado
Efren Maldonado
Product Team Manager
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 5
I love being a CodeScientist because I love working with extremely smart, empathetic individuals working on complex solutions that knock users’ socks off.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a dentist.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was martial artist traveling the lands righting wrongs.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve Roberto Clemente.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be an orthopedic specialist.
My favorite word that has no direct English translation is ixnay.
The person who is most inspiring to me is my mom because she was the rock of our family growing up.
The most important thing I learned before high school was the world is full of talented, smart people.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be a master of all martial arts and hand to hand combat.
Who would play me in the movie version of my life? Tom Cruise because he and I look about the same age (he’s 15 years older than me).
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is a tough conversation today is better than a painful conversation in three months.
I geek out on complex problems because I love unraveling a mess and making it follow a consistent logic.
I chose to work at CodeScience because we tackle the most complex problems in the Salesforce ecosystem.
My advice to someone who wants to join our team would be Be comfortable with not knowing. You will learn and will have people who can help you get there.
My proudest moment at CodeScience was when I was told I was hired.
Introvert or extrovert? Depends on the situation.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? Dogs, but love visiting other peoples' cats.
Favorite comfort food? Chili.
Play sports or watch on TV? Both.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Juicy - Notorious B.I.G.
Morning person or night owl? Night owl.
Favorite place to be when not at work? Hanging out on the deck with my family.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Hoodie, a thousand times.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? Two: English and Spanish.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? Nope.
Ellie Williams
Ellie Williams
Product Analyst
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 4
I love being a CodeScientist because the culture bridges the gap between professionalism and humanity.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a sorceress.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve seasonally influenced charcuterie boards.
The most important thing I learned before high school was curiosity and imagination.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is begin as you intend to continue.
I geek out on complex problems because they engage many facets of my intellectual interests.
My advice to someone who wants to join our team would be to bring your authentic self to the table.
Introvert or extrovert? Extrovert (with recharge needs).
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? Cats always, dogs sometimes, other critters as they show up.
Favorite comfort food? Sushi.
Play sports or watch on TV? Sportsball live?
Favorite song or movie of all time? Book: Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins.
Morning person or night owl? Night owl with begrudging morning tendencies.
Favorite place to be when not at work? Woods.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Tank top.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? Mostly American English.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? Sort of...
Erin Murray
Erin Murray
Global Alliance Manager
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 5
I love being a CodeScientist because of the creativity and dedication of our amazing team.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a a sportscaster.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was a very good doggo.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve something involving making St. Patrick's Day a week long celebration.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be journalist.
The person who is most inspiring to me is my parents
The most important thing I learned before high school was I have to go to swim practice TWICE a day? That's when my swim career ended.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be Liquifying bad people.
Who would play me in the movie version of my life? Allison Janney because she's my favorite actress.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is Don't be discouraged by "no".
I chose to work at CodeScience because of our leadership team and the stellar reputation.
My advice to someone who wants to join our team would be You'll enjoy it!
My proudest moment at CodeScience was when I found we get to constantly work and collaborate with Salesforce. They're an awesome partner!
Introvert or extrovert? Extrovert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? Dogs.
Favorite comfort food? Mexican all day.
Play sports or watch on TV? Watch the 49ers @ Levi's or on the road.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Trading Places.
Morning person or night owl? Morning 🦅.
Favorite place to be when not at work? Outdoors.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Dress shirt.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? Pequito Español.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? Nope! "Something with Salesforce." Lol.
Greg Adams
Greg Adams
Lead Developer
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 4
I love being a CodeScientist because I get to build with talented coworkers everyday.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a chef.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve Sichuan Hot Pot.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be to fly.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is status is the enemy of contentment.
I chose to work at CodeScience because I was impressed by how everyone was smart and approachable.
Introvert or extrovert? Introvert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? Both.
Favorite comfort food? Miso Ramen.
Play sports or watch on TV? Play.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Song of the Wind by Santana.
Morning person or night owl? Morning person.
Favorite place to be when not at work? Mt Tabor park in Portland.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Dress shirt.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? English fluently, some Spanish.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? Yes.
Hain Kim
Hain Kim
Systems Administrator
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 2
I love being a CodeScientist because I get to work with amazing people every day.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a architect.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve cooking lots of food.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be a writer.
I geek out on complex problems because they're the most rewarding to solve.
I chose to work at CodeScience because of the flexibility.
Introvert or extrovert? Extroverted introvert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? Dogs.
Favorite comfort food? Tacos.
Play sports or watch on TV? Playing sports badly.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Heroes - David Bowie.
Morning person or night owl? Neither... I love to sleep.
Favorite place to be when not at work? The beach.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? Three: English, Korean, and a little Spanish.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? Haha no.
Heather Schutte
Heather Schutte
Director, Revenue Operations
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 1
I love being a CodeScientist because I am able to be my whole self at work.
My favorite word that has no direct English translation is ja nee.
The most important thing I learned before high school was SOS-snatch or starve! I grew up with 3 brothers, enough said.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is if you want joy, don't compare yourself to others rather compete with yourself.
I chose to work at CodeScience because I am able to be my whole self at work.
Introvert or extrovert? I am an introvert (mostly).
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? I am a doggy dog dog person.
Favorite comfort food? Cake with fresh cream is my favorite comfort food.
Play sports or watch on TV? I'd rather play sports than watch on TV.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Morning Has Broken is my favorite song of all time.
Morning person or night owl? I am a morning person, I wake up happy.
Favorite place to be when not at work? My favorite place to be when not at work is at my piano or in nature.
Hoodie or dress shirt? I prefer to wear a hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? I can speak English, Afrikaans and a little bit of Zulu.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? My parents know (in more detail than I expected) what I do for a living.
Jake Rouse
Jake Rouse
Product Owner
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 2
I love being a CodeScientist because CodeScience allows me the opportunity to grow as a professional everyday. I always feel supported by leadership and the culture and the team we have here are first class. CodeScience genuinely cares about me and my well being. There is always growth potential and I enjoy the challenge that each project presents.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a Garbage man.
The person who is most inspiring to me is my wife because she is the partner I strive to be, she is the parent I strive to be and she is the person I learn the most from.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be patience.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is don't be afraid to ask for what you want.
I geek out on complex problems because I love the underdog story, I think there is always a solution to any problem.
My advice to someone who wants to join our team would be immerse yourself in the culture and team, anyone is happy to lend a helping hand.
Introvert or extrovert? Extrovert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? Dogs.
Favorite comfort food? Fried chicken.
Play sports or watch on TV? Play sports.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Mary Janes Last Dance - Tom Petty.
Morning person or night owl? Night owl.
Favorite place to be when not at work? Anywhere there is water.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? 1, English.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? No shot.
Jeremy Engler
Jeremy Engler
Senior Product Owner/ISV Guru
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 13
I love being a CodeScientist because it's a place where people can bring their authentic selves to do interesting work with other smart people.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a rock star.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was on the beach at Normady on D-Day. I was abnormally obsessed with the event as a child.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve eating good food with family and being grateful for all of the positive things in my life. It's called what, you say?
My favorite word that has no direct English translation is the German "backpfeifengesicht". It means "a face which cries out for a slap".
The person who is most inspiring to me is anyone who sings in front of others because I feel like it's one of the most vulnerable and personal art forms and it takes courage to expose yourself like that.
The most important thing I learned before high school was how to do my own laundry (since I was 10). It's amazing how many kids in college didn't know how to wash their own clothing.
Who would play me in the movie version of my life? Jake Gyllenhaal because my unbiased wife says so.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is to Give Thanks.
I chose to work at CodeScience because it was one of the only companies 13 years ago who were building products for the AppExchange and not just doing SF consulting. I've felt more accepted on a personal and professional level at CodeScience than any other job I've had.
My advice to someone who wants to join our team would be be authentic and put your ego aside. This isn't the place for people who need to make a lot of noise to be successful.
My proudest moment at CodeScience was when when all but one person whom I hired at some point here went on to other interesting opportunities that we set them up for.
Introvert or extrovert? 100% introvert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? I love both cats and dogs but am wildly allergic to cats. I have a beautiful 13-yo Shiba Inu named Miko.
Favorite comfort food? Steak and lobster for indulgence, sugar for stress-eating.
Play sports or watch on TV? I can tolerate watching tennis and NCAA basketball but otherwise do not speak sports.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Tears for Fears. I was strongly influenced by MTV as a kid and remember the hoopla around the WORLD PREMIER of this video. I'll never forget it.
Morning person or night owl? I'm old/neither.
Favorite place to be when not at work? Home. Pls reference "Introvert or Extrovert?".
Hoodie or dress shirt? Hoodies every day. Allergic to ties.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? English and passable Spanish.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? More or less. If I'm happy, Mom's happy.
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Jessica Dugan
Jessica Dugan
Product Owner
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 1
I love being a CodeScientist because I get to work with kind people who never make me feel like the job is more important than my health and safety.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a teacher.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is keep your eyes in your own lane and on your own race.
My advice to someone who wants to join our team would be get ready to learn ALL OF THE TIME.
Introvert or extrovert? I am an introvert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? I am a dog person.
Favorite comfort food? Italian is my favorite comfort food.
Play sports or watch on TV? I'd rather watch anything other than sports.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Die Hard is my favorite movie of all time.
Morning person or night owl? I am a morning person.
Favorite place to be when not at work? My favorite place to be when not at work is church.
Hoodie or dress shirt? I prefer to wear a t-shirt.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? I can speak English.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? My parents have no clue what I do for a living.
Jody Johnson
Jody Johnson
Sr. Salesforce Lightning Developer
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 6
I love being a CodeScientist because of other CodeScientists.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a comic book artist.
The person who is most inspiring to me is my wife because she's so damn good at everything.
The most important thing I learned before high school was how to function within a team.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be teleportation.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is the master has failed more times than the student has tried.
My proudest moment at CodeScience was when I recognized a repeatable problem and created a solution that could be shared across teams.
Introvert or extrovert? Introvert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? If you had asked me this 5 years ago, it would've been team dog all the way. Now it’s team cat, and my daughter will cut you if you say otherwise.
Favorite comfort food? That sweet creamy queso and chips.
Play sports or watch on TV? Too old to play now, World Cup for me.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Fav song: Ants Marching - Dave Matthews Band, Fav Book Series: Stormlight Archive - Brandon Sanderson, Fav Movie: Return of the Jedi.
Morning person or night owl? Night owl to the detriment of my morning alarms.
Favorite place to be when not at work? With my family.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Dress shirt surprisingly. Like just a polo?
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? One, sadly, and I'm always jealous of those that can speak more.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? For the most part I think, but they keep asking when I’m returning to the office even though I’ve told them repeatedly that I’m remote.
Julia Squiers
Julia Squiers
Program Manager
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 1
I love being a CodeScientist because of the consistent opportunities to work with remarkable individuals (internally & externally) against technological hurdles that lead to innovation & growth.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a explorer.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve a day in the life of another shoes; opening our perspectives to the world and people around us.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be a social & consumer researcher; focused on diving into the unknowns of individuals & collectives.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is our interactions make up only a fraction of moments in others lives. You may not always have access to the context driving actions nor insight into the bigger picture. We all know what assumptions do, so don't hesitate to ask questions!
I geek out on complex problems because I enjoy a challenge, especially one that requires the input of diverse opinions for a creative solution.
Introvert or extrovert? Ambivert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? Dogs & cat-like dogs.
Favorite comfort food? Sushi or Mexican.
Play sports or watch on TV? Play sports.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Impossible to say! A few of the many that come to mind: Avatar, Shawshank Redemption, Grease, The Shining, & Sucker Punch.
Morning person or night owl? Morning person.
Favorite place to be when not at work? Somewhere new in nature.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Dress shirt.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? English.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? At least the sparknotes version.
Justin Pizzala
Justin Pizzala
Senior Technical Architect
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 2
I love being a CodeScientist because one of the original brand colors was orange, but I guess now that orange is out, I'd say the people are pretty great.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was someone else.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be just ok at my job.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is Above none, none above me.
I geek out on complex problems because mental gymnastics are easier than physical gymnastics.
I chose to work at CodeScience because one of the original brand colors was orange, but I guess now that orange is out, I'd say the people are pretty great.
Introvert or extrovert? I am an introvert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? I am a both person.
Favorite comfort food? Nachos are my favorite comfort food.
Play sports or watch on TV? I'd rather stare at the floor than sportsball.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Dark Horse is my favorite Converge song of all time.
Morning person or night owl? I am a morning owl.
Favorite place to be when not at work? My favorite place to be when not at work is at home, which is also where I work.
Hoodie or dress shirt? I prefer to wear a hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? I can speak English.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? My parents have no idea what I do for a living.
Karen Engstrom
Karen Engstrom
Head of People Operations
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 6
I love being a CodeScientist because at CodeScience, I can bring my authentic self to work!.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a ballerina.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was a photographer.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve baking, family and rest.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be a farmer.
The person who is most inspiring to me is my mother. because she taught me to believe in myself.
The most important thing I learned before high school was the world is a big place.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be incredible hearing.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is stop taking shit so personally, it's not all about you.
I geek out on complex problems because I love making life even a little bit better for those around me.
I chose to work at CodeScience because I wanted to do great things with my career but also be present for my family. The flexibility here has fostered that.
My advice to someone who wants to join our team would be stay curious! All CodeScientists are curious about their work and others. It really helps build our incredible culture.
My proudest moment at CodeScience was when I get to see fellow CodeScientists succeed. I get to know that I was a small part in moving their career forward.
Introvert or extrovert? Both.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? Cats, dogs and chickens.
Favorite comfort food? Bread.
Play sports or watch on TV? Meh, neither.
Favorite song or movie of all time? The Shawshank Redemption.
Morning person or night owl? Neither, I am a mom and always tired.
Favorite place to be when not at work? Out, standing in my field.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? English.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? Nope.
Kavya Papasani
Kavya Papasani
Sr. Salesforce Lightning Developer
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 1
I love being a CodeScientist because of the people and work culture.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a surgeon.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was musician.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve food and the beach.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be a teacher.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be definitely flying.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is believe in yourself.
I geek out on complex problems because they are challenging.
My proudest moment at CodeScience was when I joined.
Introvert or extrovert? Introvert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? I am not an animal person.
Favorite comfort food? Any kind of noodles or pizza.
Play sports or watch on TV? Watch on TV.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Forrest Gump.
Morning person or night owl? Night Owl.
Favorite place to be when not at work? Out in nature or in my kitchen.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Dress shirt.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? English, Telugu and Hindi.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? No.
Kim Kearney
Kim Kearney
VP, Professional Services
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 5
I love being a CodeScientist because our team truly cares about our clients and each other. Everyone goes above and beyond every day.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a marine biologist.
The most important thing I learned before high school was to achieve your goal, you must be determined and work hard. No one will do it for you.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be to fly. It would make travel and multi tasking much more fun.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is stay calm, stick to the facts and have empathy.
I chose to work at CodeScience because our team truly cares about our clients and each other. Everyone goes above and beyond every day.
Introvert or extrovert? I am an extrovert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? I am a dog person.
Favorite comfort food? Bread and butter is my favorite comfort food.
Play sports or watch on TV? I'd rather watch travel shows on TV than play sports.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Breakfast at Tiffany's is my favorite movie of all time.
Morning person or night owl? I am a morning person.
Favorite place to be when not at work? My favorite place to be when not at work is my kitchen or the beach.
Hoodie or dress shirt? I prefer to wear a polo.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? I can speak one, English.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? My parents kind of understand what I do for a living.
Kyle Leister
Kyle Leister
Senior Quality Engineer
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 3
I love being a CodeScientist because you get treated link a functioning adult who knows how to work and get things done, even if you are just a kid at heart.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a drummer.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is Just remember, it's all good.
I chose to work at CodeScience because of the people I get to work with.
Introvert or extrovert? Introvert (though technically Omnivert).
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? Dogs.
Favorite comfort food? Hamburgers.
Play sports or watch on TV? Watch Hockey.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Princess Bride.
Morning person or night owl? Night owl.
Favorite place to be when not at work? Either behind my drums or up on top of a mountain.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? English.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? Yip.
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Mark Pond
Mark Pond
Director of Technology
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 7
I love being a CodeScientist because every day I get the pleasure of working with some of my most favorite people.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be looking for a new one.
Who would play me in the movie version of my life? Liev Schreiber because just look at how handsome he is... says my wife.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is show up & don't suck. The two keys to success in almost anything.
I geek out on complex problems because I learned at an early age that I enjoy attempting to solve problems that give others difficulty both large and small, for both personal satisfaction of being able to do it but also to demonstrate and educate others on how I did it.
My advice to someone who wants to join our team would be if you are in a technical role, work to improve and hone your soft skills as much as you work on your technical skills.
Introvert or extrovert? Ambivert. Definitely an ambivert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? Cats or dogs? Why is this an either or? Let them have both.
Favorite comfort food? Deep dish Chicago style pizza.
Play sports or watch on TV? Watching it, in person. Also, just hockey.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Probably a tie between Back to the Future and Stand By Me.
Morning person or night owl? Night owl.
Favorite place to be when not at work? Playing with my son.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? I'm still working on English.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? Now, when you say 'understand'...
Mike Witherspoon
Mike Witherspoon
Founder
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 14
I love being a CodeScientist because it's somewhere between a community and a corporation.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a rocket scientist.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was dolphin.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve scuba, kite boarding, camping, kayaking and no internet access.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be a scuba instructor.
My favorite word that has no direct English translation is schadenfreude.
The person who is most inspiring to me is Larry Harvey because that nutty modern philosopher scaled his vision.
The most important thing I learned before high school was defining new rules given a set of logical constraints.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be eliciting kindness from others.
Who would play me in the movie version of my life? Batman from The Batman Lego Movie because I'm an easily swayed cartoon hero.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is it's time for you to leave and start your own company.
I geek out on complex problems because they have no correct solution.
I chose to work at CodeScience because it's somewhere between a community and a corporation.
My advice to someone who wants to join our team would be everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Prepare to humbly learn from and kindly teach any other CodeScientists.
My proudest moment at CodeScience was when I got to be in the audience while my much smarter employees took the stage at Dreamforce.
Introvert or extrovert? I am an extreme extrovert who rejects the binary nature of the introvert/extrovert labels.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? I am a cat with some dog traits person.
Favorite comfort food? Creamy cheese is my favorite comfort food.
Play sports or watch on TV? I'd rather learn a complex sport like kite foiling than watch professionals repeat the same motions from their childhood.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Tainted Love is my favorite song of all time.
Morning person or night owl? I am a catch-the-sunrise-one-way-or-another kind of guy.
Favorite place to be when not at work? My favorite place to be when not at work is deep in the back country.
Hoodie or dress shirt? I prefer to wear a hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? I can speak English and facial expressions.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? My parents have a rudimentary understanding about what I do for a living.
Miles Sollinger
Miles Sollinger
Lead Developer
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 1
I love being a CodeScientist because I am never the smartest person in the room (virtual or otherwise).
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be playing drums in a 2000's cover band.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is don't complain about a problem without also offering a solution.
I chose to work at CodeScience because I am never the smartest person in the room (virtual or otherwise).
Introvert or extrovert? I am an ambivert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? I am a cat person.
Favorite comfort food? Pasta is my favorite comfort food.
Play sports or watch on TV? I'd rather play sports than watch on TV.
Favorite song or movie of all time? The Big Lebowski is my favorite movie of all time.
Morning person or night owl? I am a night owl.
Favorite place to be when not at work? My favorite place to be when not at work is the beach.
Hoodie or dress shirt? I prefer to wear a polo shirt.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? I can speak English.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? My parents don't understand what I do for a living.
Monique Martinez
Monique Martinez
Project Manager
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 1
I love being a CodeScientist because I get to work with some seriously talented people.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a gymnast.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was a race car driver.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve celebrating the important people in my life and pyrotechnics.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be skiing year-round.
The most important thing I learned before high school was how to use my imagination.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be to control the weather.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is use your resources to their best advantage.
I geek out on complex problems because I love a good challenge.
I chose to work at CodeScience because transparency and inclusiveness.
Introvert or extrovert? Extrovert that needs occasional down time.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? All living creatures welcome to join the party! Except bugs, no bugs..
Favorite comfort food? Ramen or Kraft Mac n cheese.
Play sports or watch on TV? Play! Play hard and keep score, ‘cause there will always be a winner.
Favorite song or movie of all time? No favorites, just put some funk in it, whatever it is.
Morning person or night owl? Both, that what naps are for.
Favorite place to be when not at work? Knee deep in powdah, heading deep in the woods to a cozy cabin for a hot dinner.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Sundress and sandals but brushing off the sand from my last beach volleyball game.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? English, Cat, some dog..
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? Only that they don’t have to support me.
Nick Glesmann
Nick Glesmann
Senior Salesforce Developer
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 1
I love being a CodeScientist because I love building amazing things that help other people.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a grown-up.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was sun god; for good or ill, that's how I view myself now.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve me binge-eating ice cream for an entire week.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be unemployed right now.
My favorite word that has no direct English translation is 'Wabi-Sabi'. There are two reasons I like this word: one, I can pronounce it; and two, it sounds beautiful.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is Acknowledge who you are and what you have to offer, and then find a way to do your best at it.
I chose to work at CodeScience because I saw an opportunity to work in a highly successful company. I wanted a more impactful way to work.
Introvert or extrovert? Introvert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? Why not each? It's such a pleasure to watch the world go past through the eyes of a cat.
Favorite comfort food? Steak, mashed potatoes, corn bread.
Play sports or watch on TV? Please.
Favorite song or movie of all time? The Matrix.
Morning person or night owl? Night owl.
Favorite place to be when not at work? AT HOME.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? One.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? The thought of talking to my parents about what I do is unthinkable.
Nikki Falb-Joslin
Nikki Falb-Joslin
HLS Business Analyst
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 1
I love being a CodeScientist because I get to solve hard problems while being myself.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a a lawyer.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was a tightrope walker.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve napping.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be a baker.
The person who is most inspiring to me is Dolly Parton because she’s so talented, exceptionally kind, and is always herself.
The most important thing I learned before high school was trying your bike to your grandparents' house at 5 years old will get the police called on you.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be flying, just so I don’t have to deal with traffic.
I geek out on complex problems because I love a puzzle.
My proudest moment at CodeScience was when the first package I worked on passed security review on the first submission.
Introvert or extrovert? Both. Too much of either makes me feel rundown.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? Cats. And puppies. Really, any baby animal.
Favorite comfort food? Mac and cheese.
Play sports or watch on TV? TV. I’m too competitive when playing.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Disney’s 1998 classic Mulan.
Morning person or night owl? Both, but with a nap.
Favorite place to be when not at work? Outside.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Crewneck sweatshirt.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? Only English. (But I’m on a 250+ day streak for French on Duolingo).
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? Mom - Sometimes. Dad - Probably Not.
Patrick Slattery
Patrick Slattery
Product Owner
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 1
I love being a CodeScientist because I love working with smart people who don't take themselves too seriously..
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was a famous musician.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be an adventure guide.
My favorite word that has no direct English translation is verklempt.
The most important thing I learned before high school was if you're going to be a sore loser, you should get better at winning.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be teleportation.
Who would play me in the movie version of my life? Jason Sudeikis because he's funny and rocks the mustache.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is be a weapon that can be thrown into any situation and make it work.
I geek out on complex problems because a problem that's already been solved isn't interesting.
Introvert or extrovert? Extrovert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? Both! A cat with a doglike personality is the jackpot.
Favorite comfort food? Pizza.
Play sports or watch on TV? Play sports.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Welcome to the Black Parade.
Morning person or night owl? Night owl.
Favorite place to be when not at work? Exploring nature.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? English, Spanish, and a little Chinese.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? "Something with Salesforce" haha!
Priya Akella
Priya Akella
Product Architect
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 3
I love being a CodeScientist because , at CS, the special sauce is the people. We believe that technology doesn’t build great products, People do. We are a remote company, yet we all are so connected! In my 15 years of IT experience, this is the best job I have ever had.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a doctor.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve mountains and hiking (not a big fan of beaches).
The most important thing I learned before high school was being organized.
Introvert or extrovert? I am an introvert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? I am a dog person.
Favorite comfort food? Pasta aglio e olio is my favorite comfort food.
Play sports or watch on TV? I'd rather watch on TV than play sports.
Favorite song or movie of all time? The Pursuit of Happiness is my favorite movie of all time.
Morning person or night owl? I am a morning person.
Favorite place to be when not at work? My favorite place to be when not at work is going to a massage.
Hoodie or dress shirt? I prefer to wear a polo shirt.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? I can speak Telugu, Hindi, English, Kannada, and Tamil (limited proficiency).
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? My parents understand (to some extent) what I do for a living.
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Salesforce 101: A Product Owner’s Perspective
https://www.codescience.com/blog/2019/salesforce-product-owners-perspective
Radhika Manne
Radhika Manne
Quality Team Manager
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 7
I love being a CodeScientist because my decisions are trusted and valued. I am allowed to make a difference.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a doctor.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was a saint.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be a writer.
I chose to work at CodeScience because my decisions are trusted and valued. I am allowed to make a difference.
My advice to someone who wants to join our team would be to be genuine and authentic.
My proudest moment at CodeScience was when I received the People’s Choice Award two times in a row.
Introvert or extrovert? I am an introvert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? I am a neither person.
Favorite comfort food? Indian vegetarian is my favorite comfort food.
Play sports or watch on TV? I'd rather watch on TV than play sports.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Shankarabaranam is my favorite movie of all time.
Morning person or night owl? I am a morning person.
Favorite place to be when not at work? My favorite place to be when not at work is my art work place.
Hoodie or dress shirt? I prefer to wear a hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? I can speak English, Telugu, and Hindi.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? My parents understand what I do for a living.
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Rania Zeineldin
Rania Zeineldin
Developer
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 6
I love being a CodeScientist because i get to work with amazing people.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a veterinarian.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve mushrooms.
I geek out on complex problems because i enjoy a challenge.
I chose to work at CodeScience because I wanted to work with people who care about what they deliver.
Introvert or extrovert? Introvert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? Both.
Favorite comfort food? Chips.
Play sports or watch on TV? EW sports.
Favorite song or movie of all time? "Where is My Mind" - The Pixies.
Morning person or night owl? Night owl.
Favorite place to be when not at work? Outside.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? 2, English and Arabic.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? Nope.
Rav Sodhi
Rav Sodhi
RVP, Sales & Alliances
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 2.5
I love being a CodeScientist because there truly is no other place that empowers you to be yourself and speak your mind..
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a Los Angeles Laker.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be teleportation.
I chose to work at CodeScience because there truly is no other place that empowers you to be yourself and speak your mind.
Introvert or extrovert? I am an extroverted introvert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? I am a dog person.
Favorite comfort food? Ice cream is my favorite comfort food.
Play sports or watch on TV? I'd rather both play and then watch.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Rush Hour 2 is my favorite movie of all time.
Morning person or night owl? I am a morning person.
Favorite place to be when not at work? My favorite place to be when not at work is on the mountain.
Hoodie or dress shirt? I prefer to wear a hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? I can speak English.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? My parents know what I do for a living.
Rebecca Dollar
Rebecca Dollar
Director of Finance and Business Operations
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 3
I love being a CodeScientist because the people I get to work with.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be an interior designer.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be invisibility.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is to do what is right, not what is easy.
I chose to work at CodeScience because the people I get to work with.
Introvert or extrovert? I am an introvert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? I am a dog person.
Favorite comfort food? Chocolate is my favorite comfort food.
Play sports or watch on TV? I'd rather watch on TV than play sports.
Favorite song or movie of all time? '90s country is my favorite music of all time.
Morning person or night owl? I am a neither - I like to sleep late and go to bed early.
Favorite place to be when not at work? My favorite place to be when not at work is with my dogs.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? I can speak 1 language, English.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? My parents understand what I do for a living.
Russell Fleming
Russell Fleming
Sales Development Representative
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 1
I love being a CodeScientist because it provides a place for me to master my craft and work alongside highly talented people.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a archaeologist.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve dogs.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be in a band.
The most important thing I learned before high school was how to play the trumpet.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is when you wish to lead an orchestra you must be willing to turn your back on the crowd - Islwyn Jeneins.
I geek out on complex problems because I love a good challenge.
Introvert or extrovert? I am an extrovert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? I am a dog person.
Favorite comfort food? Veggie ramen is my favorite comfort food.
Play sports or watch on TV? I'd rather be hiking.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Glimpse of Us is my favorite song of all time.
Morning person or night owl? I am a night owl.
Favorite place to be when not at work? My favorite place to be when not at work is on a hiking trail.
Hoodie or dress shirt? I prefer to wear a jacket.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? I can speak English and a little Polish.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? My parents have no clue what I do for a living.
Sally ElGhoul
Sally ElGhoul
Salesforce Developer Lead
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 1
I love being a CodeScientist because I enjoy working with other CodeScientists. Everyone is very friendly, helpful and everyone appreciates your work here. Everyone in CodeScience is willing to share their knowledge with me and teach me new stuff. I love the company spirit and the transparency within the leaders and everyone in CS.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be a chef.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be invisibility.
I geek out on complex problems because I love to be challenged and I love problem solving. Solving complex problems makes me feel so proud of myself.
My advice to someone who wants to join our team would be don't hesitate, apply today! You will love it.
Introvert or extrovert? I am an introvert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? I am a dog person.
Favorite comfort food? Desserts (chocolate) are my favorite comfort food.
Play sports or watch on TV? I'd rather watch TV than play sports.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Egyptian Comic Movies are my favorite movies of all time.
Morning person or night owl? I am a night owl.
Favorite place to be when not at work? My favorite place to be when not at work is home or a hotel room facing the ocean.
Hoodie or dress shirt? I prefer to wear a hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? I can speak 3 languages. (English, French, and Arabic).
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? My parents understand what I do for a living.
Scott Effler
Scott Effler
Director of Product Architecture
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 4
I love being a CodeScientist because of the awesome people..
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a lawyer.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was an explorer.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve taking a nap.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be a baker.
The person who is most inspiring to me is Lucille Ball because she saw opportunities when others didn't want to give people a chance.
The most important thing I learned before high school was three right turns make a left.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be flying.
Who would play me in the movie version of my life? Benedict Cumberbatch because I think in a British accent.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is sometimes you need to take people on the journey.
I geek out on complex problems because I am a geek at heart.
I chose to work at CodeScience because I was excited about helping customers solve hard problems.
My advice to someone who wants to join our team would be easy to you might be a conundrum to another.
My proudest moment at CodeScience was when a customer told us what we solved in a day took others 3 months.
Introvert or extrovert? ExtrovertHo.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? Dogs.
Favorite comfort food? Baked Potato.
Play sports or watch on TV? Neither.
Favorite song or movie of all time? National Lampoons Christmas Vacation.
Morning person or night owl? Morning.
Favorite place to be when not at work? Beach.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? One...English.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? No.
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Sean Hogan
Sean Hogan
Chief Revenue Officer
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 3
I love being a CodeScientist because I get to help people create new solutions to make our lives better.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a golfer.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was photographer.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve boating and fishing.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be a technical architect.
My favorite word that has no direct English translation is Shabbat.
The person who is most inspiring to me is John Wooden because he created more coaches.
The most important thing I learned before high school was the importance of graduating from high school.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be all the things that make Ghost Rider amazing.
Who would play me in the movie version of my life? Judge Reinhold because people say we look alike.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is work harder than everyone else.
I geek out on complex problems because I get a lot of help from my fellow CodeScientists.
I chose to work at CodeScience because I get to help people create new solutions to make our lives better.
My advice to someone who wants to join our team would be think about why you are awesome and be ready to share stories about how that is so.
My proudest moment at CodeScience was when we volunteered our time to build a patient intake application on Salesforce in less than 2 weeks to help the healthcare workers at the Javits Center in New York during the initial surge of COVID.
Introvert or extrovert? I am an introvert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? I am a dog person.
Favorite comfort food? Hummus is my favorite comfort food.
Play sports or watch on TV? I'd rather play golf than watch it on TV.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Top Gun - the 1st one, is my favorite movie of all time.
Morning person or night owl? I am a morning person.
Favorite place to be when not at work? My favorite place to be when not at work is walking on a golf course.
Hoodie or dress shirt? I prefer to wear a hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? I can speak English and Salesforce.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? My parents try to understand what I do for a living.
Sebastian Kessel
Sebastian Kessel
Technical Architect Manager
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 1
I love being a CodeScientist because I feel seen.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a soccer player.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was an emperor.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve food.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be an attorney.
My favorite word that has no direct English translation is schadenfreude.
The person who is most inspiring to me is my grandpa because he survived the unthinkable and still loved life until the end.
The most important thing I learned before high school was to speak a second language.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be flying.
Who would play me in the movie version of my life? Wil Wheaton because I am a nerd.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is to take care of yourself because otherwise you can't take care of others.
I geek out on complex problems because otherwise I'd get bored.
I chose to work at CodeScience because I feel seen.
My advice to someone who wants to join our team would be to be ready to be the more ignorant person in the room.
My proudest moment at CodeScience was when I boomeranged and people still remembered me fondly.
Introvert or extrovert? I am a both? None? Depends.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? I am a dog, all day person.
Favorite comfort food? Food is my favorite comfort food.
Play sports or watch on TV? I'd rather watch than play, except golf.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Top Gun is my favorite movie of all time.
Morning person or night owl? I am a morning person when working, night owl on vacation.
Favorite place to be when not at work? My favorite place to be when not at work is some stadium, watching sports live.
Hoodie or dress shirt? I prefer to wear a polo, all day long.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? I can speak English (maybe?), Spanish, Hebrew and some Portuguese/Italian/German.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? My parents have absolutely no clue what I do for a living.
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https://www.codescience.com/blog/2022/deleting-components-from-2gp-packages/
Simon Fortune
Simon Fortune
Solution Architect
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 2
I love being a CodeScientist because there is always a different challenge to be tackled. The company culture is great and supported.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a skateboarder.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was myself.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve jerk chicken.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be a designer.
My favorite word that has no direct English translation is jeez an ages.
The person who is most inspiring to me is my parents because they continue to support us unconditionally.
The most important thing I learned before high school was how to shoot a basketball.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be love.
Who would play me in the movie version of my life? Ryan Reynolds because he can be both serious and funny.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is always be learning and trying new things.
I geek out on complex problems because why not. It's fun.
I chose to work at CodeScience because there is always a different challenge to be tackled. The company culture is great and supported.
My advice to someone who wants to join our team would be keep being curious about your solution design. Don't work in a vacuum, talk and collaborate with your team.
My proudest moment at CodeScience was when I completed a year long engagement and surpassed the client expectations.
Introvert or extrovert? I am an extrovert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? I am neither a cat or dog person.
Favorite comfort food? Curry is my favorite comfort food.
Play sports or watch on TV? I'd rather play sports than watch on TV.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Snatch is my favorite movie of all time.
Morning person or night owl? I am a morning person.
Favorite place to be when not at work? My favorite place to be when not at work is at the pool with my family.
Hoodie or dress shirt? I prefer to wear a hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? I can speak one language, English.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? My parents totally understand what I do for a living.
Stephen Manis
Stephen Manis
Product Developer
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 7
I love being a CodeScientist because of the culture, and the people.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a Robotics engineer.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was a musician and chef.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve chocolate, cats, single board computers, and guitars.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be a personal chef.
The person who is most inspiring to me is myself because no matter what, I never give up and keep moving forward.
The most important thing I learned before high school was the power of kindness, empathy, and respect (all of which I still need to practice daily).
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be healing any sickness and extending life with a single touch, with one caveat: you can never divulge your power or you lose it forever.
Who would play me in the movie version of my life? Johnny Depp because he's a bit off the beaten path and doesn't mind washing the sheets on regular basis.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is find that one thing that you're good at and devote yourself to mastery of it.
I geek out on complex problems because like science, it's all about finding the fundamental nature of something.
I chose to work at CodeScience because the people, and the flexibility that remote work affords you.
My advice to someone who wants to join our team would be sit down, buckle in, and prepare for liftoff.
My proudest moment at CodeScience was when I won a coding challenge (I still have my little trophy) :).
Introvert or extrovert? Introvert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? Cats, but grew up with and love ferrets.
Favorite comfort food? Garlic bread made from fresh sourdough.
Play sports or watch on TV? Go sports! (not a sports fan in general) :shrug:.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Coldplay: Speed of Sound.
Morning person or night owl? Whooty-Whoo.
Favorite place to be when not at work? A little rustic wine shop in one of the back alleys of Venice.
Hoodie or dress shirt? I prefer topless, but nobody wants to see that.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? A tiny smattering of French and German.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? Yes! ...well, actually, no....
Todd Smith
Todd Smith
Product Owner
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 4
I love being a CodeScientist because of the amazing co-workers.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a soldier.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was nomad.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve cheesesteaks.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be a writer.
The person who is most inspiring to me is my mom because she's amazing and has overcome heaps of adversity.
The most important thing I learned before high school was go to college.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be flying.
Who would play me in the movie version of my life? Danny McBride because it seems fitting.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is be organized and prepared.
I geek out on complex problems because the satisfaction in finding the solution.
I chose to work at CodeScience because of the amazing co-workers.
My advice to someone who wants to join our team would be never hesitate to ask for help.
My proudest moment at CodeScience was when I delivered my first product to Salesforce Security Review.
Introvert or extrovert? I am in between these two.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? I am a red panda person.
Favorite comfort food? Pretzels are my favorite comfort food.
Play sports or watch on TV? I'd rather play than watch.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Nosebleed Section is my favorite song of all time.
Morning person or night owl? I am a night owl.
Favorite place to be when not at work? My favorite place to be when not at work is New Zealand or Japan.
Hoodie or dress shirt? I prefer to wear a hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? I can speak English and some Spanglish.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? My parents certainly do not understand what I do for a living.
Tsemre Tessema
Tsemre Tessema
Quality Engineer
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 2
I love being a CodeScientist because I get to work with awesome people.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a astronaut.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was a tree.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve hot air balloons.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be a baker.
The person who is most inspiring to me is anyone that stands for a cause much bigger than themselves because it shows courage.
The most important thing I learned before high school was nothing.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be the power to heal others.
Who would play me in the movie version of my life? Lucas from Stranger Things because that is my favorite show at the moment.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is take the challenge.
I geek out on complex problems because the solution is that much more rewarding.
I chose to work at CodeScience because of the awesome people I interviewed with.
My advice to someone who wants to join our team would be to be yourself.
Introvert or extrovert? Introvert.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? Dogs.
Favorite comfort food? Jamaican food.
Play sports or watch on TV? Both?
Favorite song or movie of all time? The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Morning person or night owl? Night owl.
Favorite place to be when not at work? By the pool.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? 3.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? I believe so.
Tyler Malone
Tyler Malone
Sr. Engineer
Email: [email protected]
Number of years with CodeScience: 2
I love being a CodeScientist because the people make the company.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a archeaologist.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be a prospector.
The person who is most inspiring to me is Destin Sandlin because of his ability to stay curious.
The best piece of advice (life or career) I've ever been given is be comfortable being uncomfortable.
I chose to work at CodeScience because a friend worked at the company.
Introvert or extrovert? Why not both.
Cats or dogs or neither? Or another animal altogether? I have a dog, but the ants seem to have adopted me.
Favorite comfort food? Chess Pie.
Play sports or watch on TV? Nah.
Favorite song or movie of all time? Not picking just one. Usually a good thriller or sci-fi story is my jam.
Morning person or night owl? Night owl.
Favorite place to be when not at work? Outside the house. Anywhere pretty much.
Hoodie or dress shirt? Hoodie.
How many languages do you speak? Which ones? I barely get the English words out sometimes.
Do your parents understand what you do for a living? Lol.
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