Joining to help manage our amazing, ever-growing team of engineers is Kim. Kim’s background with companies like Microsoft and Salesforce.com makes her a great addition to the team. Let’s learn a little more about Kim, shall we?
What is your Backblaze title?
Senior engineering manager.
Where are you originally from?
I was born in Vietnam and came to the United States when I was 11 years old.
What attracted you to Backblaze?
I worked with Tina Cessna back in Salesforce.com and she told me this is a great company to work for, surrounded by smart and friendly people.
What do you expect to learn while being at Backblaze?
I expect to learn more about backup and restore business and technologies.
Where else have you worked?
I worked for Salesforce.com for 7 years and prior to that at Microsoft for 10 years.
Where did you go to school?
I graduated from San Jose State University with a B.S in Business Accounting.
Of what achievements are you most proud of?
Having two beautiful kids.
Favorite place you’ve traveled?
I have too many places. To name a few: Italy, Croatia, and Japan.
Favorite hobby?
Racquetball.
Favorite food?
Good food! I work for food.
Star Trek or Star Wars?
Star Wars.
Coke or Pepsi?
Water and coffee.
In an office full of foodies, we feel like you will fit in great here at Backblaze Kim! Welcome aboard!
