Why I joined

Our team values integrity, ambition, effort, skill, and team spirit. Read the stories about why we joined Aha! — and why you should too.

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My Name Is Bill Rastello — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
August 21, 2020
My Name Is Bill Rastello — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

I knew that I wanted to pursue a career path as a software engineer. But I also knew I wanted whatever I built to truly help people. So I figured I needed to know more…

My Name Is Jeanette Resnikoff — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
July 31, 2020
My Name Is Jeanette Resnikoff — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

What makes an artist great? I had an opportunity to study some of the greats when I attended a magnet school for visual arts in junior high. I also created all kinds of…

My Name Is Debbie Fougere — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
June 26, 2020
My Name Is Debbie Fougere — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

Life is full of teachable moments. I grew up in a small town in New Brunswick, Canada, surrounded by educators. My parents, grandmother, as well as several aunts and…

My Name Is Gary Cohen — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
June 12, 2020
My Name Is Gary Cohen — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

How are products made? Growing up in South Africa, I was able to see the process firsthand. I spent school holidays working on the production line in my father's factory.…

My Name Is Jay Margolis — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
June 5, 2020
My Name Is Jay Margolis — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

I always knew I wanted to be a programmer. As a kid, I taught myself to program on an Atari 400. I created simple graphical games to play with my friends. It was a thrill…

My Name Is Rose Thompson — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
May 22, 2020
My Name Is Rose Thompson — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

Most careers do not follow a straight path. Mine is certainly no exception. After graduating college with an English degree, I joined a boutique content marketing firm as…

My Name Is Spencer Abrams — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
April 10, 2020
My Name Is Spencer Abrams — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

I started with odd jobs. My family owns and operates a trucking company in Rushville, Indiana. From the age of 12, I did anything I could to help — painting, cleaning,…

My Name Is Ashley Borg — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
March 27, 2020
My Name Is Ashley Borg — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

Creativity runs in my family. I come from a long line of inventors, painters, and crafters. My parents always encouraged me to explore my artistic side. As a kid, I spent…

My Name Is Steve Lamotte — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
March 13, 2020
My Name Is Steve Lamotte — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

It only got me in trouble a few times. As a kid, I loved taking things apart — especially electronics — to try to understand the inner workings. I destroyed a few items…

My Name Is Suzanne Raga — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
February 28, 2020
My Name Is Suzanne Raga — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

I love the challenge of a blank canvas. As a child, I spent hours drawing and painting. Later I learned to play guitar and drums, then started an indie music blog in my…

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