Originally posted on January 9, 2025 at labs.wonderfi.com/blog
This week we're checking in with Simon - our newest senior software engineer! He goes over his short time with the team, what he gets up to in his off time and sets the records for tabs open so far.
Let’s kick it off with some talk about work!
What three words would you use to describe WonderFi Labs?
Agile, disruptive, lean.
What’s your go to explanation of how crypto works?
Crypto is digital money that uses a secure and open blockchain to track transactions without relying on banks.
Which environment do you prefer for getting focused work done?
What’s the improvement you’d like to make to blockchain technology? Or what’s the one problem with blockchain technology you’d like to solve?
Make it more accessible to the general public.
Break down barriers that are difficult to understand and provide real value to people.
What’s your dream workspace setup?
Most lines of code written in one sitting?
Have never counted - does brain feeling like mush count? (AN: I'll allow it)
What’s one thing you’ve learned from your colleagues?
Everyone is smrt!
What’s the best part of your job? What’s the worst part of your job?
😄 Best part: The people. Nothing is better than being able to work and grow along side one another.
😖 Worst part: I just started! Realizing that the sun sets very fast from when I wake up!
Time for a rapid fire round!
Cats or dogs?
🐶 Dogs
What’s your go-to slack emoji?
🙌
What’s the first app you check in the morning?
🎮 Pokemon TCGP
What's your favourite book, game, movie and/or TV series?
😅 I don't have any
What’s your favorite snack or drink to have while working?
💂🌁🍵 London Fog
What’s your go-to lunch location during the workweek?
🍴 Shawarma
What song do you play to get yourself in the zone?
🎧 MAN WITH A MISSION & milet – 絆ノ奇跡 (Kizuna no Kiseki)
Youtube channel you accidentally binged after being recommended one video?
💻 Little Chinese Everywhere
Bills Mafia or The 12th Man? a.k.a Buffalo Bills or Seattle Seahawks
😒 I don't know what these are.
Let’s chat about you!
What's your most epic achievement?
3 buffets within a day!
What do you do when you’re not working?
Badminton, Coaching, Coding, Swimming, Gym gym gym.
What’s your ideal way to spend a long weekend?
