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 Erik Johnson — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
August 23, 2019
My Name Is Erik Johnson — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

I visited more than 20 countries before I turned 12. During breaks from school, my parents took me and my two younger brothers on educational trips. We explored Austria,…

My Name Is Phil Wilt — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
August 2, 2019
My Name Is Phil Wilt — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

“Want to come to a cool computer class?” I asked this question constantly during recess in second grade. I handed out flyers, trying to convince kids to join the class I…

My Name Is Deb Gay — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
July 19, 2019
My Name Is Deb Gay — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

Deb Gay is a member of the Aha! Customer Success team. Read how understanding and learning influenced her career and find out if joining Aha! is right for you.

My Name Is Keith Davenport — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
June 21, 2019
My Name Is Keith Davenport — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

It is amazing to watch someone connect the dots. There is no more satisfying feeling than seeing a person “get it” — especially if you are a teacher. This is one reason I…

My Name Is Kelly Sebes — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
May 24, 2019
My Name Is Kelly Sebes — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

I love a good mystery. In high school, I became fascinated by one of the oldest — the rise and fall of ancient Rome. I wanted to unlock this rich history, so I signed up…

My Name Is Andrew Vit — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
May 10, 2019
My Name Is Andrew Vit — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

Andrew found an instant sense of belonging and the work was a perfect fit when he joined the Aha! engineering team. Find out if a career here is right for you.

My Name Is Ashley Thompson — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
April 26, 2019
My Name Is Ashley Thompson — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

I have always aspired to make connections and take care of others. Initially, I thought I would do this with animals. I studied biology in college with the intention of…

My Name Is Shannon Sauvé— This Is Why I Joined Aha!
April 19, 2019
My Name Is Shannon Sauvé— This Is Why I Joined Aha!

I have always loved to explore where my curiosity will take me. We had a big backyard growing up, and I loved to run around with my brothers and invent new games. During…

My Name Is Barry Paul — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
April 5, 2019
My Name Is Barry Paul — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

I discovered my two great passions in high school — windsurfing and computers. I loved spending time with my dad on the water, speeding through the waves near our home in…

My Name Is Madeleine Black — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
March 22, 2019
My Name Is Madeleine Black — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

It started with a big book of code. At 8 years old, I was given a guide to BASIC. The idea was that you could copy the code from the book to create simple computer games,…

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