Canada
United Kingdom
Welcome back to another edition of our Staff Spotlight series, where we highlight the exceptional team members at Strata Health. Today, we’re excited to introduce you to Wesley Tang, Software Developer for Strata Health Canada.
📍 Works from: Calgary
🌎 Born in: Calgary
▶ Favorite food: Watermelon
▶ Hobbies: Gaming, Drawing, Singing
▶ Currently binge-watching: Arcane
▶ Last song listened to: Cheerleader by Porter Robinson
▶ On the bucket list: Write a novel
Q: What drew you to Strata Health?
A: I was fresh out of school and found the role harmonized well with my experience, plus, there was a sense of purpose and meaning for a company engaged in healthcare coming off the heels of the pandemic. It also helped that I interned at Synopsys and they and Strata have had a history of employees bouncing back and forth!
Q: How long have you been with the company?
A: It will be 3 years by the end of November.
Q: What does your job entail?
A: I help develop the backend integration components and technologies necessary for Strata to connect to the healthcare systems that we operate with every day.
Q: What do you think sets you apart in your field?
A: My user/people centric focus – I want to make things that people want to use. I always think about how not just software, but other things I do could improve the lives of others or make them smile – using my empathy to drive the best results!
Q: What challenges have you faced in your career?
A: Adaptation! It is the name of the game in the software field. I have always been surprised by the breadth of knowledge I have encountered and been challenged to gain proficiency in, even in areas I thought I was familiar with. Maintaining a versed expertise in the latest tools and technologies is one challenge that engages me every day.
Q: Tell us about a professional success story that you’re proud of.
A: On the fly resolution of high priority, time sensitive issues of a very recent nature certainly comes to mind. Being able to tackle a challenging go-live was a major point for me in demonstrating my capacity to address critical consumer concerns while under high pressure, and successfully delivering at the end of the day.
Q: What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
A: Better finished than perfect!
Q: How would your best friend describe you in three words?
A: Creative, Kind, Passionate
Q: Tell us a surprising or fun fact about you.
A: Come December, I will have visited every continent except Africa.