June 2024

June 2024, updated 6/19/24, 1:46 PM

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Veronika Blazic
What inspired you to pursue a career in engineering? I was mostly inspired by
my dad who used to teach some technical classes in high school while I was
growing up. He would bring all of his work home and we often had little robots
rolling around. He’s also the one who pushed me to try computer science when
I was unsure of what university to go to.
To learn more from Veronika, please click here.
AccuNews
Accusoft’s Monthly Company Newsletter
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Can you share a memorable project or achievement from your career that
you're particularly proud of? My promotion to Senior Software Engineer II is
the proudest achievement of my career so far. I believe I’m the first woman
at Accusoft to reach that level and be considered an architect at the
company so it meant more than just receiving a promotion.
To learn more from Natalie, please click here.
Natalie Torretti
Can you share some of the challenges you've faced as a female engineer, and
how you overcame them?
One significant challenge I have faced as a female engineer is an internal one.
Often, I have found myself as the sole woman on engineering teams, both at
Snowbound and now at Accusoft. While my teams have always been supportive
and I thoroughly enjoy collaborating with my coworkers, I struggled with imposter
syndrome for a considerable part of my career. I doubted the value of my ideas
and opinions, which led to a period where I rarely voiced my thoughts.
However, with time and the unwavering encouragement of my manager at the
time (thank you, Sean!), I gradually gained confidence in my work and abilities.
This support and the increasing hands-on experience I had in different parts of
the product were instrumental in helping me overcome my self-doubt. Today, I
am able to acknowledge when I am unsure about something, confidently saying, “I
don’t know,” and embracing the opportunity to learn and grow.
To learn more from Nisreen, please click here.
Nisreen
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Honoring Freedom:
Recognizing and Celebrating
International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) is celebrated annually on June 23rd. The day is an international awareness
campaign that recognizes the contributions and achievements of women engineers and aims to encourage more women to enter
the field. Below we celebrate and recognize the outstanding female engineers within Accusoft!
6/3
Sara Carter
6/6
Mark Hansen
6/9
Rayda Anthony
Ian Carlson
6/19
Bryan Clark
Rhea Le
Tracy Zhou
6/20
Alex Carlson
James Hale
6/21
Jared Jacoby
6/23
Mallary Whitten
6/29
John Fonnotto
June Celebrations
1 Year
Christi Tucker-Martin
2 Years
Joel Adams
Matt Dutchess
3 Years
Jonathan Perrone
7 Years
Harrison Epperson
Ariana Latour
Zach Levine
Birthdays
Anniversaries
8 Years
Nathan Popham
Landon Lamb
10 Years
John Armenia
18 Years
Howard Means
WELCOME TO THE TEAM!
A c c u S p o t l i g h t
C e l e b r a t i n g O u r P e o p l e
Matt Hopper
Sr. Business Intelligence Manager
Brogan Bernstein
Accounting Assistant
Howard Means
Celebrating 18 Years
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What is your most proud accomplishment since starting here?
“Being able to contribute to a strong and a steady support base for our customers. The company's
gone through a lot over the years. And, I've always been proud to help the support department
maintain consistency as a customer-facing part of our company.”
What do you like best about working at Accusoft?
“For me, two things. The people here at Accusoft
are wonderful. And, I also love helping solve
problems for our customers.”
What excites you most about starting work each day?
“I'd say interacting with my fellow team members in support. We have a good chemistry that just
works across the board.”
HAPPENING LATER TODAY,
AT 1PM EDT: Healing the
Human Brain & Stress
Webinar
Join the webinar here.
AccuWell
Nurturing Your Wellness Journey
ALZHEIMER'S & BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH
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“Alzheimer’s And Brain Awareness Month“ is declared each June by the Alzheimer’s Association to help raise
awareness about the disease, as well as show support for the millions of people worldwide living with Alzheimer’s
or another form of dementia. It’s also a time to recognize caregivers for the support they provide to those living
with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain
Showing Support For Those Living With Dementia
Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month - Alzheimer’s Association
Eight Ways to Honor Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
Brain Basics: Know Your Brain
What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Understanding
Alzheimer's and dementia
How Alzheimer's Changes the Brain (4-min video)
By sharing the
facts, we can
help change
these numbers.
When we talk
about
Alzheimer's, we
help raise
awareness and
inspire action.
Please check
out the
resources
below on how
to support
those living
with dementia,
how to honor
Alzheimer’s &
Brain
Awareness
Month, and how
to take care of
your brain.
Alzheimer's Facts
Fun Facts About Your Brain
Brain information travels up to an impressive 268 miles per hour.
Your brain’s storage capacity is considered virtually unlimited.
Sixty percent of the human brain is made of fat.
Your brain isn't fully formed until age 25.
The human brain weighs 3 pounds.
Read more here!
AccuBelong
Cultivating Inclusion, Together
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“We should indeed keep calm in the face of difference, and live our lives in a state of inclusion and
wonder at the diversity of humanity.” - George Takei
Pride Month
Gareth Thomas is a well-known rugby star who is also recognized as a pioneer of the LGBT+
community. Thomas commonly speaks to being the first openly gay professional rugby union
player, being gay in a predominantly male sport while overcoming hurdles and breaking the
stigma surrounding HIV positive.
To hear more about Gareth Thomas’s story, watch here.
Marsha “pay it no mind” Johnson was a self-identified drag queen and a prominent gay liberation
activist. She was a veteran of the Stonewall Riots and was one of whom many say helped start the
riot the morning of June 28, 1969. Johnson became an active member of many of the groups that
proliferated after Stonewall, such as the Gay Liberation Front (GLF) that fought for the protection
and sexual liberation of all people. Knowing the hardships of living on the streets, she co-founded
Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR) with GLF member, Sylvia Rivera. STAR provided
homeless and transgender individuals with shelter and community.
James Baldwin was an essayist, novelist, playwright, poet, and social justice advocate, best
known for voicing his concerns around identity, creativity and freedom. Baldwin’s work
considered what it meant to be human and explored our everyday struggles, victories, and
defeats during one of the most turbulent times for blacks in America. Some of his writings include
“Notes of a Native Son” and “Go Tell It on the Mountain.”
The month of June is recognized as Pride Month. June was chosen due to the Stonewall Riots that occurred in
1969. The riots were prompted by a raid that took place at the Stonewall Inn, a gay club, in Greenwich Village,
Manhattan. In 1969, same sex relations were illegal in New York. As a result of this, some places served as a
center of refuge where LGBT individuals could go to express themselves openly and socialize without worry. On
June 28th, 1969, police officers entered Stonewall Inn, arressting 13 individuals, causing hundreds to riot that day
followed by thousands throughout the next week. The Stonewall Riot was a leading force for LGBT political
activism.
RuPaul Charles is a drag queen who has brought the niche art of drag into the mainstream. In the
90’s, RuPaul released his hit single "Supermodel (You Better Work)." He is also known for his
appearances in "Crooklyn," "The Brady Bunch Movie," and "Blue in the Face." In 2009, he started a
drag queen competition show titled "RuPaul's Drag Race." Over the years, the series has gained
momentum and has become a major hit for mainstream audiences.
Celebrate Pride Month with these LGBTQ+ figures:
Accusoft’s Pride Month Celebrations:
June 21st: LGBTQIA+ History & Culture Trivia Hosted by Confetti, at 1 PM! (Virtual)
June 27th: Tie Dye and Pride Month Closing Party, at 11 AM! (In-person)
School's Out & It's Time for Summer
Ice Cream Social and Games
13 Accusoft employees served the kiddos
at the Joshua House ice cream accompanied by
all the toppings.
DON’T FORGET: We have our own FOJH donations page: here. For May, between the
generosity of our people and Accusoft, we donated $352 in support of the kiddos
who reside at the Joshua House.
AccuGive
Inspiring Change in Our Community and Beyond
Giving Back Spotlight - Eric Gee
REMINDERS:
Matching Gifts
Accusoft will match your charitable gifts up to $500 per calendar year.
Learn more here.
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Volunteer Time Off
Don’t forget to use your Volunteer Time Off day. In addition to volunteering at a 501c3, you can
utilize VTO hours to volunteer in the classroom. Requesting this day is super simple within
Paylocity! Read more about Volunteer Time Off here. What cause are you passionate about?
Take time as an individual or go as a group. Volunteering together as a team can be a great way
to build connection while also making a positive impact in your community.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: READING
BUDDIES
Reading Buddies is a Friends of Joshua
House program for their “Littles”
population, kiddos aged 7-11, that aims to
increase aptitude in Reading/Language
Arts while also instilling a love of reading.
Volunteer Times:
Mondays: 6:30pm – 8pm
Thursdays: 2pm - 3:30pm
Learn more: here or sign-up: here.
Joshua House - Splash Day
Thursday, July 11th
To sign up, click here.
What does Philanthropy mean to you?
Philanthropy, to me, is all about giving back to the community and
creating opportunities for growth and learning. I enjoy spending my
time volunteering focusing on the future by empowering young
minds, sparking curiosity, and inspiring the next generation to explore
the world of STEM. Volunteering with schools lets me share my
passion for science and technology, helping kids understand the
fascinating world around them.
Tell us how you used your VTO.
This year, I got to use my volunteer
time to help out as a chaperone and
proctor with a local high school as
they competed for the first time at the Florida State Championship
CyberLaunch competition.
You can read more about Eric’s passion for volunteerism here.
Accusoft Summer Outing
Open Positions
HELP US BUILD OUR TEAM!
We have several job opportunities available and would love for you to share with your family, friends, and
network! Postings listed above can be found on our Internal Careers Page, or our Careers Page for external
candidates.
To apply, direct referrals to our Careers Page and remind them to note your name on the application. Here’s how
you can earn a BONUS by referring. You can also share our job postings directly from the job posting page. Just
under the “Apply Now” box, you will find options for sharing via email and several social media platforms.
Did you know you can earn up to $5000
for your referrals? Learn how below.
Office & Facilities Manager
Corporate Counsel
A c c u W o r k
B u i l d i n g a n d S u p p o r t i n g O u r T e a m
Upcoming Holiday
As a reminder, Accusoft will be
closed Thursday, July 4th . Our
current list of company holidays
can be found on the P&P site
under our Holiday Policy.
Please join us on Wednesday, July 17 at the
TradeWinds Beach Resort in St. Pete Beach for
our summer outing event. See calendar invite
for more details.
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Breakfast and Learn -
Support
Thursday, July 18th at 9 am EDT
Join us in-person or virtually to learn
more about our Support team.
New Time Off Codes
Jury Duty and Bereavement time can now be
requested in Paylocity! Please see our Jury Duty and
Bereavement Leave policies for details on how to
submit these requests.
Updated: Bereavement Leave Policy
With the appreciation that the grieving process
affects each of us differently and how we define our
core family is also likely unique, we have updated
our Bereavement Policy. See the updated policy
here.. . .