Our culture is what sets us apart. We value individuality and want the office to be a place where you can be yourself. Here, you’ll be surrounded by colleagues who bring their whole selves to work, and are committed to each other and our communities. Whether it’s volunteering at a homeless shelter or empowering the next generation of tech leaders, giving back is an important part of who we are. We love what we do and we’re always looking for passionate, creative people who can help us achieve even more.
Sparq’s ambition is to have a workforce representative of the cities in which it operates and to have an inclusive workforce where all colleagues feel welcome and valued. These goals led to the formation of our EI&D Council – a group that solicits engagement across the organization, sets the EI&D framework, metrics and goals, and develops initiatives to achieve progress – internally, within local communities, and within the technology industry at-large.
Jarius Hayes is a Principal Quality Engineer who’s currently working on a mobile application for one of our global shipping & logistics clients. He says the best part of his job is delivering quality customer service. “I’m proud to be part of Sparq’s push forward to stay at the cutting edge, pushing forward the needle in this industry.”
Outside of work, you’ll probably find Jarius in the kitchen continuing to add pages to his own cookbook. If he’s not in the kitchen, he’s likely on the way to the roller-skating rink or a horse stable. Thanks, Jarius, for making Sparq a great place to work!
Fun Fact: “One time I flew to Denver to my favorite horse-back riding stable. Myself and one other rider went on a two-hour ride and got caught in a bad thunderstorm, so we ended up having to gallop back with our horses in the pouring rain. It was like a scene out of an old western movie!”
David Henise is a Principal .NET Engineer and senior manager at Sparq who lives in Albuquerque, NM and has worked in technology for nearly 26 years. Since joining Sparq, they established the charter for our Veterans Colleague Resource Group (CRG). Before transitioning to the software development full time, David was a “computer nerd” in the Army, where they administered network equipment and servers and served as an Information Assurance Security Officer. David says Sparq is a great place to work for Veterans because of the “collaborative environment. It can help fill a little bit of the void that most Veterans feel when they exit the military.”
If you’re a Veteran considering transitioning to a career in technology, David says, “If IT is new to them, they should really focus on the team-based aspects of programming if at all possible. That will help them to make the transition smoother, not only because working with a team-based mindset will help them to learn concepts from others but because most of the best programming nowadays takes place in flexible teams where work, assignments, and sometimes even design/architecture are decided together. Focusing on the team aspects can help ease the transition out of the military as well.” Thanks, David, for making Sparq a great place to work!
Fun Fact: David is a proud and passionate solo parent to two college kids.
Genaro Nadile is a Senior Consultant at Sparq who’s worked in technology for five years and specializes in React and Django. He’s currently working with our client Rover, the world’s largest network for pet owners and sitters. Genaro says the best part of his job is “being able to untangle problems. It’s like playing a game of logic.”
Outside of work, Genaro enjoys playing video games and 3D printing things. He’s also a meme encyclopedia (or at least that’s what a lot of people tell him!) Thanks, Genaro, for making Sparq a great place to work!
Fun Fact: Genaro has a cat that “adopted him” by getting into his house and jumping into his bed while he was sleeping. “He follows me around, talks like crazy when I get home and loves everyone that comes to my house. Sometimes I think he’s half dog!”
Danielle Hensley is an Analyst II at Sparq who’s currently working with one of our global logistics clients. She’s worked in technology for 10 years, with six of them at Sparq! She says the best part of her job is “meeting new people from all over the world.”
When she’s not working, Danielle loves being outdoors: hiking, biking and kayaking are some of her favorite things to do. She’s also an avid crafter. Thanks, Danielle, for making Sparq a great place to work!
Fun Fact: Danielle lived in Germany for three years.
Valentina Ferrou is a Quality Assurance Analyst who’s currently working on educational solutions that use augmented and virtual reality technology. She says the best part of her job is that she gets to share it “with an amazing team who are not only colleagues, but also friends.”
When she’s not working, Valentina enjoys being in nature and spending time with animals. Every day, she goes to the beach with her dogs and loves watching them run around. She’s also a huge cinephile – she watches movies multiple times so she can analyze them from different angles. Thanks, Valentina, for making Sparq a great place to work!
Fun Fact: Valentina is an incredible pastry baker. “I find the precision and attention to detail in pastry recipes fascinating, and I can easily spend six hours making a single dessert.”
Santiago Correa is a Software Engineer who’s currently developing new features for our client, Rover, the world’s largest network for pet sitters and pet parents. Specializing in backend primarily, he says the best part of his job is his Montevideo colleagues.
When he’s not working, Santiago enjoys reading, acting in plays, playing football and “trying” to play chess. Thanks, Santiago for making Sparq a great place to work!
Fun Fact: Santiago is always learning – right now he’s digging into computer science.
Facundo Maero is a Software Engineer at Sparq who’s been in tech for five years. Right now, he’s working with our client Rover.com, the world’s largest pet-sitting app. He says the best part of his job is working with an amazing team.
Outside of work, you’ll probably find Facundo reading, playing padel or video games, cooking or watching Formula 1. Thanks, Facundo, for making Sparq a great place to work!
Fun Fact: He can move his eyebrows individually.
Brett Harper is a Senior Consultant at Sparq who’s worked in technology for almost 20 years. Specializing in Java, he’s been working with a major US-based airline client for over three years. “I really enjoy working with a client team whose culture aligns so well with Sparq’s. Everyone there has been fantastic to work with!” He says the best part of his job is being able to use his experience and humor to help teams overcome obstacles and solve problems. “I’ve always been a fan of puzzles and boy does software development have some doozies.”
Outside of his role at Sparq, Brett enjoys brewing and drinking coffee and playing video games. He also bakes a “mean pie.” Thanks, Brett, for making Sparq a great place to work!
Fun Fact: Brett is a Nuclear Certified Machinist Mate in the US Navy and he’s also a certified PADI diving instructor.
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