My team at work has been working with IBM for a few months on a case study about the work we've done and it was published today. I am very proud of the work I've done and the work my team has accomplished. And for my non-technical friends and family, this case study also provides some insight into what I do 5 days out of the week.
Its nice to have a job that challenges me and that I enjoy and get paid to do. Its even nicer to get recognition for our accomplishments by a company like IBM who is known all over the world.
I know its just a case study and not an award, but I can't pass the opportunity to say thanks to those that help me get to where I am today.
To my dad, who made me work for him and gave me a BASIC programming book one summer and told me to go figure it out. I created many infinite loops that summer and a seed was planted that eventually turned into my career.
To Matt, who listens to me vent and talk about my projects. He also makes sure there is always wine in the house. He and Daulton also remind me to leave work at work and focus on family when I'm at home.
To my team, I know I am bossy, opinionated, and not friendly in the morning. Thanks for putting up with me and remember to ask if I'm caffeinated before trying to talk to me in the morning.
To Sam Bridegroom, thanks for challenging me and not letting me slack off. And if you aren't following Beyond The Defaults, you should be!
And to all the little girls out there who like math, science, and technology, its okay to like all those things and to be good at them. You have so many skills and smarts to share with the world and the world needs more female brains like yours! Stick with it, don't let anyone knock you down because you are smart, and remember to sit at the table (this video is worth your time). Don't let the boys intimidate you or make you feel like you don't belong. Anything they can do, you can do better.
Hendricks Regional Health builds apps to meet high standards - IBM Case Study
Good for you, Ab! Sometimes just recognition is all that you need, like a pat on the back. I am proud of you, as I am sure is everyone else. I love that Matt has the house stocked with wine;)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Also, thanks so much for sharing that video. It was really good.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! What a fantastic accomplishment for you and your team. :)
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