Find out who wouldn’t mind visiting Mars, who has never played video games, and who studied computer science engineering in India.
We’re excited to welcome our new hires to UPMC Enterprises. Get to know three new coworkers through their answers to a list of fun questions. You can also learn about them by visiting the UPMC Enterprises Personnel Wiki.
Cody Backus, Associate Software Engineer, Tech Solutions
How did you get into the industry?
I’ve always been interested in tech, particularly programming, and it all stemmed from my uncle who was in the industry for about 30 years. He taught me JavaScript at a young age, and it was something I really enjoyed. I got into the industry through a boot camp called Tech Elevator and would recommend it to anyone looking to get into tech. It was a great experience!
Are you a Pittsburgh local or did you grow up elsewhere?
I am not a Pittsburgh local, I am actually from Texas. Moved here with my parents around 4-5 years ago now and I have to say I wouldn’t go back, way too hot.
Where in the universe would you like to visit someday?
Mars would be cool, assuming it’s just a visit and I wouldn’t be staying there.
Zuura Idrisova, Software Test Engineer, MyUPMC
Are you a Pittsburgh local or did you grow up elsewhere?
I am from Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia, and lived there until 2016.
Do you have any kids? Any pets?
Yes, I have a 15-month-old baby girl. Her name is Safiya.
Which is better: board games or video games?
Board games, for sure. I am very old school, I have never played a video game in my life.
Harpreet Ghotra, Senior Software Engineer, HcOS/Mosaic
Do you have any kids? Any pets?
I am a father to one sweet little boy who is a year and 4 months old.
How did you get into the industry?
I studied computer science engineering in college in India, primarily working with PHP. I landed in the US after nine months of degree completion and then did a boot camp in New Jersey before landing my first job at United Airlines in Texas.
If any musician or band could give you a personal concert, who would it be?
Diljit Dosanjh (a Punjabi singer).
