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.
Cara Grimes-Reagan is a Senior Consultant at Sparq. Her team is currently working on an application that performs hierarchical calculations to determine customer eligibility related to multiple marketing experiences! Cara chose to work at Sparq because of the friendly and welcoming people she spoke with during her interview process. She also enjoys the flexible remote culture.
When she’s not working, Cara enjoys spending time with her family, going to concerts and reading. She also loves to dance and has 18 years of formal training. Thanks, Cara, for making Sparq a great place to work!
Fun Fact: Cara is also a licensed cosmetologist.
Robert Inez is a Consultant based in Albuquerque, NM and member of our Veterans Colleague Resource Group (CRG). Before joining Sparq, he served in the Marine Corps. Robert says that Sparq is a great place to work for Veterans because of the culture. “I believe that Sparq’s culture is very similar to what I experienced in the military. Everyone is very eager to lend a hand, colleagues have the ‘One Team, One Fight’ mentality, and the practicing of servant leadership reminds me a lot of the Marine Corps.” He advises anyone leaving active duty and transitioning to a career in technology to “keep an open/growth-oriented mindset in order to absorb as much as possible.”
When he’s not working Robert loves being outdoors and doing things like hunting, fishing, camping, kayaking and hiking. Thanks, Robert, for making Sparq a great place to work!
Tom Russ is a Senior Consultant who’s worked at Sparq for almost three years. He’s currently working on automation updates for an insurance client. When asked what he loves about Sparq, Tom says it’s “the intentional way the company encourages inclusion.”
Outside of work, Tom enjoys home remodeling and beekeeping. He also enjoys oil painting, storytelling and doing handyman/carpentry work. Thanks, Tom, for making Sparq a great place to work!
Fun Fact: Tom once built an earthbag shed (walls made of bags of dirt).
Erika Forrest is a Senior Consultant at Sparq. She’s currently doing business analysis for one of our global transportation clients. Erika says one of the things she loves about her job is getting to solve problems. “Helping create solutions that not only function but also really meet the needs of our customer is my favorite part!”
When she’s not working, Erika loves playing with her kids and is dedicated to living sustainably. “I love finding easy, affordable and effective ways to be a good steward of our planet.” Erika is also a big reader and enjoys reading both fiction and non-fiction. Thanks, Erika, for making Sparq a great place to work!
Fun Fact: Erika speaks advanced Mandarin!
Jay Esparza is a Project Manager at Sparq who’s worked here for over four years. He’s currently leading a team that’s enhancing the reporting features of a complex monitoring platform. Jay said that after starting at Sparq he was struck by how seamlessly he fit in. “The culture and camaraderie at Sparq were unlike anything I’d experienced before.”
When he’s not working, Jay is a perpetual learner. He enjoys volunteering for diverse organizations within his community, where he has a chance to tackle new challenges and gain fresh perspectives. Thanks, Jay for making Sparq a great place to work!
Fun Fact: Jay used to be a fashion photographer! He photographed a number of major runway shows including Betsey Johnson, Balenciaga, Tom Ford, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Phillip Lim and Tommy Hilfiger.
Autumn Williams is a Senior Consultant at Sparq who’s been working in technology for 15 years. Of her time at Sparq, she says, “At my first client, I discovered a real interest in DevOps/containerization technologies. Sparq was able to slot me into a role focusing on those things with my next client. I am very happy to have been able to make a small deviation in my career journey so easily.”
When she’s not working, Autumn likes playing video games, cooking and spending time with her cats (she says her hidden talent may just be the ability to get a new scratch from her cats every time she sits on the couch!) Thanks, Autumn, for making Sparq a great place to work.
Fun Fact: “I once went on a rafting trip down the Colorado River. After the rapids portion of our trip, we went for a swim in the river. It was ice cold! We were literally numb within 15 seconds. The guides only let us swim for a couple minutes before pulling us out so we didn’t get hypothermia.”
Anton Williams is a Senior Consultant at Sparq who’s working with one of our global transportation clients. Having worked in technology for over 15 years, Anton says the best part of his job is helping clients improve their processes and implement solutions that “drive measurable results.”
When he’s not working, Anton enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling and exercising. He also recently published his first book, “Silent Words, Loud Achievements: The Unconventional Journey from Illiterate to Doctor, Overcoming Boundaries and Redefining Success.” Thanks, Anton, for making Sparq a great place to work!
Fun Fact: Anton has three championship rings in football (high school, college and semi-pro)!
Sailaja Nagaraju is a Senior Java Consultant at Sparq who’s worked here for over two years. One of her current projects involves developing REST APIs using Java and Spring. She says the best part of her job is that “the work environment is vibrant and that employees are driven and go the extra mile.”
When she’s not working, Sailaja enjoys teaching her kids Bharatanatyam (classical Indian dance form) as well as gardening and traveling. Thanks, Sailaja, for making Sparq a great place to work!
Fun Fact: Sailaja loves to do water activities despite her aquaphobia!
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