Our Employee Spotlight Series highlights employees from around the world to showcase the awesome talent and personality that makes up Aras. Next up: Ethan! Read on to get to know more about him.
Where did you grow up?
Peabody, Massachusetts
What was your first or strangest job?
My first job was working as an assistant hockey coach for Peabody Youth Hockey. I enjoyed it a lot!
What do you like most about your job at Aras?
The community here at Aras is incredible. Everybody is so helpful, kind, and determined to make the company better. I really like my job because I get to work hands on with an ambitious team and make a difference. The ability to "wear multiple hats" at Aras is one of the things I like most about my job because not only can I gain more knowledge in different areas, but I can gain experience to be used in the future as well.
What is your greatest accomplishment, work or personal?
As of right now, my greatest accomplishment is achieving my bachelors degree in Marketing from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
Tell us a fun fact about you.
I have a Spotify playlist with 96,000 likes!
Pick three words to describe yourself.
Resilient. Ambitious. Genuine.
What is one thing on your bucket list?
I want to cage dive with sharks.
What is your favorite quote?
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky
Do you have any hobbies outside of work?
Going to the gym, skiing, ice hockey, snowmobiling, rock climbing, and playing Xbox.
You’re about to perform in a karaoke bar. What song do you pick?
Mr. Brightside by The Killers
If you could hang out with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
Neil deGrasse Tyson. I have always liked space and learning about the cosmos, so I would have plenty of questions for him and would love the opportunity to take in any knowledge he would provide.