Dave
Software Developer Associate, Evanston Office
Education
Northwestern University
B.S. in Computer Sciences, 2006
Activities at Northwestern: I was a college radio DJ.
Memories of Northwestern: "I remember one particularly cold day my freshman year where it was so windy it felt like the air was cutting into me. I left the dorms to pick up Thai food and ended up regretting it. The food was a disappointment."
Hometown
Hometown: Murray Hill, NJ
ZS Career Path:
Software Developer Associate, 2006
On joining ZS
“I joined ZS in September 2006 after graduating from Northwestern University with a BS in Computer Science. I applied on the recommendation of a friend and future coworker.”
On working at ZS
What most surprised you when you started at ZS?
“It’s been said before, but I was surprised by how much responsibility I was given almost immediately. After orientation and training I was staffed on a large project team and given the job of building the user interface for a component of the software suite we were developing. To date, the work I’ve been involved with has been more focused on taking responsibility for and meeting goals than on completing tasks.”
What is your interaction with the rest of the company?
“I’ve attended meetings with a design team consisting of non-SD practice area experts. Otherwise, my day-to-day interactions are primarily with other software developers.”
On working in Evanston
“Evanston is a beautiful town. My favorite time of the year is around holidays and between quarters at Northwestern when the town empties: the whole place feels quite serene. Otherwise, the Evanston Office is close to the El and within walking distance of every modern convenience and many restaurants. I find it to be an ideal place to work.”
On commuting to work
“I live in on the North side of Chicago. I take the El to work.”
On where to get project help
“If I can’t find the answer I need through a web search, I drop by the desk of an SD with expertise or recent experience with the problem. Everyone is extremely helpful, and if they cannot answer your question themselves, they’ll know where to look.”