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We're thrilled to spotlight our longstanding Senior Software Engineer Kyle Olson in this week's “Inside ConData” employee spotlight! Here's a little more about what makes him a valuable part of our community. What is your title and how long have you worked in your role? I'm a Senior Software Engineer, and I’ve been at ConData for almost 18 years. How would you describe your role at the company in a few sentences? My role is to develop software for streamlining the extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) of data to our internal processing system. I also contribute to the development and maintenance of internal tools, enabling our team to view, edit, and maintain claim data efficiently. What do you find most rewarding in your current role? The reward lies in creating software solutions that empower others in their roles. It's heartening to see others find value in something I’ve built or contributed to. Which of ConData’s company values resonate with you the most, and why? "Innovate Passionately" resonates with me because it embodies the spirit of giving it your all every day. It's about seeking innovative, efficient ways to accomplish tasks and being open to constantly learn, refine skills, and grow. Do you have a favorite quote or motto? There are two that I often remind myself of: "Progress, man’s distinctive mark alone" – Robert Browning "Cultivation of the mind is as necessary as food to the body" What is your favorite hobby? My favorite hobby is cheering on the best hockey team in the world, the Detroit Red Wings! Join us in celebrating the dedication and passion our Senior Software Engineer brings to work every day! #EmployeeSpotlight #ConData #PeopleMakeOurProcess

Customer support at an early-stage startup is demanding and fun! Let me explain what I mean. You'll encounter a few scenarios: -You'll be wearing many hats (you have to be versatile). -You'll have to deal with strange bugs (you need to be intrigued and truly interested to find out the root of the problem). -Things are moving fast! (You need to be up to speed at all times). Where does that put you? This makes you an asset to the company. You start in a unique position where you support both your customers and your team. You help them with anything they are stuck with, and you provide all the information the team needs to develop new fixes or tools to build a better product. At Sendspark, I am on the frontline. Understanding how our customers use the software opens the way for improvement, and improvement leads to more new customers. It's fast-paced, complex work, and hence, FUN!

As a business owner , would you like to have more team members without paying for them? And I’m not talking about interns or volunteers. Watch the quick vid for more. And now put MORE in the comments @followers

At our IT firm, we want our team to rock! To succeed, you need to be really good at techie stuff, like knowing your way around computers and codes. But it's not just about that – you've gotta be flexible and ready to learn new things because the tech world is always changing. Working together is a big deal here, so being a team player is key. You also need to be a superhero problem-solver. Got an issue? No worries, you'll figure it out with creativity and smarts. We love it when you think about the client. Understanding what they want and going the extra mile is what makes us shine. Take charge of your work, show initiative, and be responsible for what you do. Oh, and never stop learning! Stay curious, keep up with the latest tech trends, and you'll fit right in. And of course, always be a good guy – do your work with honesty and integrity. That's the secret sauce to success around here! #teambonding #itcompany #friendlyenvironment #joinourteam #teamobdure

🐠 In this article, the author shares their strategy for career growth as a software developer, comparing it to the journey of Nemo. They emphasize the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone and not simply relying on technical skills or working longer hours. So, give yourself a daily dose of discomfort and swim towards new opportunities! 💌 Subscribe to get fresh news every day: https://0xcafe.news

The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step, and the story of our multi-product company began with a small project back in 2011. Initially, it wasn't even an independent project but a modified third-party service for the internal needs of the team, which later evolved into a separate standalone unit. Following the classic script: a group of like-minded friends saw an opportunity in an unusual direction, decided to take a risk, and jump into a niche that was free at the time. Working as a team of four, we believed in our product and were prepared to work tirelessly, even for a year without profit. We knew that with perseverance, we could achieve success. And we were right. Our CTO still remembers the first payment received from a large client. And how that amount was spent on the same day. On a professional coffee machine. Then, one day in 2016, we stumbled upon (or rather, he stumbled upon us) our first major client by chance. This client didn't purchase a ready-made product but inquired if we could provide an API which empowered our software . It was an unexpected request, but after seven sleepless nights, the client received the desired product, paving the way for a new project to create fast and reliable APIs. And so began one of our favorite projects - DataForSEO 💚 A year later, an HR manager joined the company, marking the beginning of a shift towards hiring qualified candidates through official channels, rather than relying solely on personal connections. Our casual Friday evenings transformed into fun corporate events, with activities like bowling, tennis, and celebrating small wins becoming the norm. To be continued in the next post...

Technology that really, actually empowers people. I've been talking about/pitching/selling this concept for my entire career. In the latter years, I realised in most instances it was BS. The tech was actually being used to replace, diminish or dumb-down the contributions of the humans involved. In some cases, it was even worse. We were pushing tech into people's lives and it was perhaps making those lives worse. When we started skoon, we didn't want to make that mistake. When we build our technology products, we want to; - Make sure that we are working directly with our incredible users, taking all the feedback (good, bad and downright frustrated!) to make their lives easier. - Continuously support users to be even better at the job only they can do. Not replace them or usurp their knowledge. - Link all this software to real impact in the real world. Everything we do helps homeowners to save money and make a huge impact on the hardest thing to decarbonise... everyone's homes. If you're in technology and that sounds good to you (or know someone like that), we'd love to chat. https://lnkd.in/eJ_E5Dzv

The Reality of a Career in Software Engineering ⚕ As a software professional, you work on those application that people use them day to day But on a personal level, it doesn't turn out to be what you have always dreamed of. Some common themes from daily conversations - Learning new technologies leading to burnout - Demanding hours sometimes 8-12 hrs, 60hrs a week - Weekend/late night work to support production roll outs - Little wealth building knowledge - Minimal free time to spend with loved ones and others in your community - Lifestyle creep - And more... ❌ Those condition all directly hurt your ability to achieve your goals, both personal and professional. ✅ A solution? Passive Real Estate Investments 🏘️ Through investing in real estate syndication opportunities, you achieve the benefits of real estate ownership, without the hassle of managing tenants, trash or termites. Get all benefits of investing in real estate. __ 🚩 Hey 👋 ! I'm Harita 🚩I want to help you grow your wealth💰 by passively investing💲 in real estate🏘️ . 🚩Hit the link in to connect🤝 and talk ☎️ #investing #passiveincome #commercialrealestate

If you're wondering what it's like to be a software engineer, check out this "Day in the Life" by Grant Sobkowski. Grant is on a project that allows for a flex schedule. This is his typical day working with Smoothstack’s client. Questions about how to break into tech? Ask us in the comments below. #softwareengineercareer #itcareer #earnwhileyoulearn

Some big news! TheirStack, which I started 2.5 years ago, is no longer a solo business. A few months ago, Christian Palou joined as a cofounder. Working together has been great these months and we’re super excited about the future. All the metrics (MRR, number of customers and usage) are as high as they’ve been, which can only mean that our customers are getting value from our product. Our vision is that a company posting a job is a great signal that they have a problem, and our goal is to help our customers detect those signals before their competition to help them close more deals, faster. If that sounds like something you’d like to try, reply to this post and we’ll give you beta access to the product we’re building. This is us the other day signing some papers. Now back to work. Cheers!