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An Nguyen, Software Engineer - Wearable Health Technology
This socially responsible company with a goal of motivating users to improve their fitness is a favorite to recruit for. The team made up of world-class game designers, artists, and cutting-edge technologists is backed by an incredible leadership team. They are passionate about inventing fun, approachable, and mainstream products that will make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Through a combination of technology, psychology and game design the company integrates their consumer wearable product into everyday activities like exercise. Equally important, they are creating a company culture and an environment where people look forward to coming to work in the morning. When the VP of Software Engineering needed to build out his team recently he tapped Redfish Technology to find a Backend Engineer. The role would be building APIs and integrating external data sources. The ideal candidate would have experience building REST APIs and familiarity with AWS and NoSQL databases. Additionally the company was looking for someone who was equally enthusiastic about their social mission.

An Nguyen is a strong coder and a passionate engineer. Originally studying chemistry at Cal Berkeley, his love of software led him to transfer to the California State University Computer Science department where he worked as a student assistant and has been on the Dean's list for two years as he completes his CS degree. An's experience includes a full-time internship doing Python fullstack development and the creation of many independent projects and apps in C, Python and Java. He is outgoing and involved in activities ranging from cultural ambassador on campus to environmental clean-up and restoration to tutoring math and science. A high performer, An has been awarded a Math and Computer Department Scholarship at CSU, and was inducted into the Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor society. An jumped at the opportunity to join this growth-mode health-tech company that shares a passion for healthy living and healthy code!

"Working with Redfish Technology was the best and fastest recruiting experience I have ever had. Meredith, my recruiter, provided me with prompt feedback, encouragement and the necessary resources at every step in the process. I also loved the check-in call I received afterward. Throughout the process, it helped to know that your recruiter is on your side and looking out for your success. I hope to have more chances to work with Redfish in the future." - An Nguyen

   
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1. Set aside time every day to perform your job searching activities.

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