Meet the Team: Darya Prasniak

What’s your earliest tech-related memory?

I remember when my older brother got his first computer, and he had a floppy disk with only one computer game. I was not allowed to play the game, but I was allowed to sit next to my brother and silently watch him play. It was pure magic!

Did you always know you wanted to work in tech?

Not really, but I was ready for any field.

Describe your day-to-day routine, if you have one.

I prefer to wake up early as I do yoga every morning, after I make breakfast, it’s my favourite meal of the day. Then I get ready for work and go to the office as I prefer to work from the office rather than from home.

People who work with tech can be superstitious. Do you have a favourite computer superstition or ritual that probably doesn’t work – but you still do it anyway?

In fact, I can’t say that I’m really superstitious. But I find that sometimes fingers crossed can be helpful.

Who is your professional hero?

I don’t think I have a hero, but I admire Alan Turing. I have always admired people with extraordinary logic.

How did you end up working at Cleverbit?

I was about to change my job and was looking for something interesting and challenging at the same time. And at the job interview at Cleverbit I was very interested in the project and opportunities for professional growth. And here I am!

Is there a project that you’ve worked on at Cleverbit that really stood out to you for whatever reason?

I’ve been working only on one project, but I can say that even after almost 2 years of working on it I still find it challenging and I like it!

What’s the office culture like at Cleverbit?

I can say that I work in a positive office culture. Everyone is friendly and willing to help you if needed. It’s nice to get together with my colleagues for non-work activities (hiking, bowling, karaoke, etc.). This is the environment in which I like to work.

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?

Definitely a dog trainer! I love dogs. I have spent most of my life with a dog by my side. I have always tried to train my dogs and I think I’m good at it.