Valerie Ferencic, MSc的动态

I’m finishing my 4th week at CodeSignal and it’s been a whirlwind of new people, ideas, and culture. I’m traveling home from my first onsite with them and I’d like to reflect a bit on what brought me here. Back in 2013, web development was seeing a bit of a revolution as we moved from static, back-end, technologies to heavy front-end focused “Single Page Applications” (SPAs).? My good friend Dennis Burton and I were doing a lot with these budding technologies and trying to figure out a fun and exciting way to teach the concept to others. We came up with a full-day CodeMash Conference workshop (hundreds of learners) with an accompanying application called Choose Your Own Application.? It took inspiration from the well-loved childhood book series to let the learner make choices as they built a full-blown application.? The learner was given the opportunity to choose their frontend framework (Backbone or Knockout… it was 2013), their language (JavaScript or CoffeeScript… see 2013), their backend framework (Node.js, Rails, or ASP.NET), and their deployment platform (Heroku or Azure).? There were dozens of permutations.? It was a LOT of content.? A LOT to test. The experience was VERY well received.? I was so honored and humbled by the number of people who learned that day.? After it was done, we asked: can we scale this to other content paths?? We laughed it off and said “nah, that was fun but it would be too much work”. If you know me, I get my energy from helping other people learn things.? That’s why I joined Khan Academy and stayed with them for 8 years.? Ultimately, it’s what led me to take the Director of Content and Content Platform at CodeSignal.? Although it’s not _exactly_ the same thing, I’m a part of a team now that is scaling the ideas behind Choose Your Own Application.? CodeSignal Learn (https://lnkd.in/gXHuMEKQ) is the most innovative technical learning platform I’ve seen yet.? We’re developing content at a VERY fast pace and we will for a very long time. Unlike static video or blog-base learning, we have a PRACTICE-based platform with an AI teacher/tutor named Cosmo (a space corgi!).? It’s all about mastery-based learning inside the browser IDE and Cosmo guiding you the entire way.? The entire experience is in a single place. I have only been here 4 weeks and I’m already extremely proud of what we’re building.? Watch this space.? We have some amazing content coming your way.

Every year is a journey. This one? It stretched us, challenged us, but it also brought fun, fulfillment, and some of our best work to date. Here we are: strong, healthy, ready for growth ahead. Of course, we faced challenges, but we always reminded ourselves that In the end, it’s quite simple: create extraordinary work, with a team that finds meaning in what they do, for clients who trust us to bring their vision to life. None of this happens without our team at Verve I United Playgrounds. Their energy, grit, and resilience are nothing short of inspiring. Together, we’ve grown stronger, taken bold steps, and proven that even in tough times, we rise. And of course, our incredible clients. Every project is a partnership. Your trust and courage fuels everything we do, year after year. For that, we’re endlessly grateful. Finally, to our colleagues at United Playgrounds: together, we’re building something remarkable. Next year will be one for the books, and I can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish.

Heard this in my first meeting of the day! “Wise man learns from his mistakes, Wiser man learns from the mistakes of others, The one who has all of the answers and who knows everything, is the fool in the room. “ One of the many reasons I love mentoring the next generation of investors and entrepreneurs because if they take the opportunity to learn from the silly things I’ve done they will be better for it. One of my peers in my role before joining Allied Federal Solutions LLC always used a term from the Bible of “Seek Wise Counsel” which I’m getting better at but always have room to grow. In this new role I’m getting to learn from some brilliant corporate officers on how to build culture, build the right team, and how to serve your team. Onward and upward.

Some days, I’m all about tackling challenges head-on. Other days, I’m celebrating the little wins—because progress is progress! So, ?????????? ?????? ?????????? ???????? ?????? ??????????? Are you overcoming obstacles, or taking a moment to celebrate how far you’ve come? ???????? ???????? ???????????? ?????????? ?????? ??????’?? ?????????? ???????? ?????????? ????! ???? At Oyster Care, we’re all about embracing your unique journey—no matter what it looks like. ?? Follow us for more inspiring ways we can empower each other to thrive https://hubs.la/Q02Z7MhX0

Not everyone is a good fit at every stage of the company. And yes, sometimes you have to make tough decisions and part ways with people that were perfect for one stage and aren’t a fit for the next, BUT... There is something very special about working closely with the SAME group of people over an extended period of time. Working together with a great TEAM. A group that is greater than the sum of its parts. Where people instinctively fill in for other people’s gaps and lean on their peers to do the same. Where people begin to understand the rhythm of their colleagues' work. Where people begin to collaborate with trust — knowing that one bad move won’t get you fired.?? If and when that happens to you, don’t be quick to dismiss it. It’s a very special thing and the most fun you can have at work. Working over years with an incredible group of people building something unique and special that impacts thousands of peoples lives. That’s the good stuff.

WHAT BETTER WAY TO START THE NEW YEAR… Than a bigphat promotion for our incredible Hannah Beckett. Hannah, you (quite literally) threw yourself in to the UNKNOWN 2 years ago as our people operations partner. Our brief to you then: Help us build a business of healthy, high performing, high earning humans whilst keeping our values and beliefs in tact. There was a lot to do before you could really start to do the job you came in to do. - Building trust. - Ripping up systems. - Refining values. - Redefining what it means to be an Unknownian. - Clarifying what it means to not be an Unknownian. - Holding everyone here to a higher standard. -And literally everything in between. Now, after 2 years, it’s time to really let you do what you came here to do: - Create an unreasonably awesome employee experience. - Nurture and grow our high performance culture whilst everyone feels empowered to be their best selves. - Partner with people inside and outside of this business to make operational magic together. And much more as our brand new shiny, Head of People and Operations. I know I say this a lot but… I really don’t know how we / I survived for three years without you here. Thank you so much for the last two years of grit, accountability and curiosity. Here’s to the next 2 ??

What makes a company truly great to work with? Is it just about skills and results—or could it be something more? Let me challenge your thinking: Look for a team that genuinely enjoys working together, that knows how to work hard and have fun. At Blue Compass, we believe in that balance. Every year, we break into smaller teams to compete, collaborate, and just have fun together during our Blue Circle Games—an afternoon filled with food, drinks, and activities that test our problem-solving, teamwork, and even our competitive edge. Last Friday’s event was no exception. I had the honor of inviting some friends and old colleagues to help out, and they all walked away with the same impression: our team is connected, collaborative, and truly enjoys one another’s company. It's something you can feel, whether it’s in a game or at work. Great weather, great competition, great teamwork—and most of all, great relationships. When choosing a partner or vendor, don’t overlook the value of a team that loves working together. That’s what makes a company stand out. What do you value most in a team you partner with? https://lnkd.in/gQMbDrDr

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At CLIQ, we're committed to fostering growth for all our employees, and we're proud to be a starting point for many young professionals. ?? Check out our latest article where we discuss the experiences of three colleagues who began their careers with us: https://lnkd.in/enMUGCKF #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #Careers #ProfessionalDevelopment