Kenza Boulisfane, Software Engineer at Thumbtack, works at the intersection of data, AI, and real business impact. In this Q&A, she shares how she’s building an AI-powered Marketing Analytics Agent designed to make complex marketing data accessible to everyone. She also reflects on team culture, technical challenges, and why diverse perspectives make engineering stronger. What are you currently working on?…
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5 Mar
5 Feb
A Q&A with Brett Shouse, Senior Software Engineer. As an engineer, what drew you to Thumbtack? I joined Thumbtack in March of 2025, and from day one it’s felt like the right place to grow, build, and make a real impact. I was ready for a fresh challenge and wanted to help evolve a business that truly aligned with my…
23 May 2023
© Midjourney Whether you’re fresh out of school or transitioning from another career, landing a job as a junior developer is a great accomplishment. But it’s only the first step on your path to a successful career. Finding your marks in this new position is the next big challenge. In this article I’ll share with you 7 tips I would…
2 Apr 2018
Working remotely is the dream job of most developers I know. It’s a hard process but it’s totally possible. Now you got the best job you could . Enjoy your new life! The beginning. The dream. Do you remember yourself some weeks/months ago? The first interview you did (maybe you’re not a native English speaker like … Continue reading Congratulations!…
19 Mar 2018
One of the most discussed topics in the technology field is about having degrees and how important they are. Do you really need one to be a good engineer? When is it really important for you? Writing a post like this is a big responsibility. I’m not here to say if you should attend to … Continue reading Degree or…
5 Mar 2018
Being really good in your field is important, but more important than that is to seem to be good. Invest in yourself. Be searchable! How many times did you search your name on Google? How many times did you search some keywords related to you? Did you like the results you got? Can them be … Continue reading Invest in…