We're thrilled to spotlight Hector D. Neira, PhD, our outstanding Research Scientist, and recent winner of Sound's Values Champion award!
We asked Hector:
🏅 Which of Sound’s core values resonates with you?
Ownership. I find that my ability to display Creativity, Boldness, and Tenacity stems from feeling empowered to own my projects and their outcomes.
🌱 If you were a plant, what plant would you be?
I would be a coffee tree. I joke that my blood type is AB (for Arabica Beans), as I enjoy coffee daily (day or night) in all its glory. Culturally, coffee is also a beautiful reminder of my Colombian heritage as I was born and raised in one of the premier coffee-growing regions of the world. Iced, black, cold brewed, French pressed, I love coffee and its power to bring people together.
💡 What do you enjoy most about working at Sound?
I love the team at Sound! Being surrounded by talented individuals and supportive management makes coming to work fun. As a scientist, I’ve also enjoyed how easy it’s been to build relationships with members of our remote team, who always provide insights about the market and the needs of our customers.
Join us in celebrating Hector's incredible contributions to the team — we’re excited to see what he accomplishes next!
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