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Employee Spotlight: Renata Martiello, Technical Consultant

Kylie Reardon — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:40:00 GMT

Our Employee Spotlight Series highlights employees from around the world to showcase the awesome talent and personality that makes up Aras. Next up: Renata! Read on to get to know more about her.

Where are you from?
Varese, Italy

What was your first or strangest job?
I was a babysitter when I was a teenager.

What do you like most about your job at Aras?
My team and sharing experiences with colleagues.

What is your greatest accomplishment, work or personal?
My three children.

Tell us a fun fact about you.
I have no sense of orientation and always get lost. Years ago, without cell phones and GPS navigation, it was dramatic. Nowadays I'm safe!

Pick three words to describe yourself.
Reliable
Positive
Persevering

What is one thing on your bucket list?
I'd like to travel around the world.

What is your favorite quote?
Never say never.

Do you have any hobbies outside of work?
I enjoy meeting with my parents, sisters, and children in a house on the hills near the sea. I also enjoy picking olives to make oil.

You’re about to perform in a karaoke bar. What song do you pick?
Forever Young.

If you could hang out with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
Jane Austen. I love her books

Employee Spotlight: Ethan LeBlanc, Marketing Analytics Intern

Kylie Reardon — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 16:15:00 GMT

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.

Employee Spotlight: Julio Silva, Software Quality Assurance Manager

Kylie Reardon — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 16:37:00 GMT

Our Employee Spotlight Series highlights employees from around the world to showcase the awesome talent and personality that makes up Aras. Next up: Julio! Read on to get to know more about him.

Where did you grow up?
I grew up in several places.
1. Terceira, Azores
2. Algarve, Portugal
3. Lowell, Massachusetts

What was your first or strangest job?
My first official job was at Demoulas as a bagger. My cashiers always had the longest lines. It wasn't because I was slow, but it was because I had regular and repeat customers who liked how I bagged their groceries.

What do you like most about your job at Aras?
I enjoy solving product problems, process problems, and people problems in a team centric and an avoid complacency like COVID environment.

What is your greatest accomplishment, work or personal?
My personal greatest accomplishment was being the first in my family to graduate from college.

Tell us a fun fact about you.
I cannot spell. I invent new words every day!

Pick three words to describe yourself.
1. Protective. I protect my family and my teams instinctively and unconditionally.
2. Patient, but not by nature!
3. Portuguese-American. :-)

What is one thing on your bucket list?
I want to write and publish a book. (It's in process!)

What is your favorite quote?
"United we stand. Divided we fall." --- Aesop

Do you have any hobbies outside of work?
I am an all species, all methods angler. During the hours that I should be sleeping, I fish from shore or by kayak, boat, or skishing with lure, flies, and bait. I draw the line, pardon the pun, at noodling - which is fishing with my bare hands. Using my fingers as fake food feels improper.

You’re about to perform in a karaoke bar. What song do you pick?
"Roar" by Katie Perry. But...I pity my audience! LOL

If you could hang out with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
An Wang. I would ask him: What is the secret sauce of leading an organization through repeated technical transitions (typesetters --> calculators --> word processors --> computers --> copiers --> laser printers)?

Employee Spotlight: Joanna Leiko, Managing Director

Kylie Reardon — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 14:00:00 GMT

Our Employee Spotlight Series highlights employees from around the world to showcase the awesome talent and personality that makes up Aras. Next up: Joanna! Read on to get to know more about her.

Where do you live?
Minsk, Belarus

What was your first or strangest job?
My first job was in a hospital as an intensive care nurse. This was a very useful first job for me, as it taught me important skills such as teamwork and stress management.

What do you like most about your job at Aras?
There are a number of challenges that I am solve which enables me to grow both professionally and personally. I also like my team of leaders here in Minsk. They are heroic, full of optimism and energy, and are not afraid of change. They inspire me!

What is your greatest accomplishment, work or personal?
I rejoice in any success I have in my work or personal life, but I believe that the most important achievements are still ahead of me.

Pick three words to describe yourself.
I believe, hope, and love.

What is one thing on your bucket list?
I sincerely wish freedom for my people and my country.

What is your favorite quote?
"Never stop dreaming, never stop believing, never give up, never stop trying, and never stop learning." - Roy Bennett. He was a politician in Zimbabwe. That is all I know about him, unfortunately.

You’re about to perform in a karaoke bar. What song do you pick?
The Show Must Go On by Freddie Mercury ... I have to find the will to carry on...

If you could hang out with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
My children because I have little time for them.

Employee Spotlight: Tadashi Mikkaichi, Community Director

Kylie Reardon — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 17:30:00 GMT

Our Employee Spotlight Series highlights employees from around the world to showcase the awesome talent and personality that makes up Aras. Next up: Tadashi! Read on to get to know more about him.

Where did you grow up?
Tokyo, Japan

What was your first or strangest job?
I worked for Michelin, the French tire company.

What do you like most about your job at Aras?
I like negotiating with our customers.

What is your greatest accomplishment, work or personal?
I have three sons.

Tell us a fun fact about you.
I like to visit the beach with my family.

Pick three words to describe yourself.
1. Positive
2. Honest
3. Self-starter

What is one thing on your bucket list?
I want to visit a Christmas market in Germany.

What is your favorite quote?
"Live every day as though it were your last."

Do you have any hobbies outside of work?
I enjoy being outside doing activities like tennis, golf, and cycling.

You’re about to perform in a karaoke bar. What song do you pick?
A song by Noriyuki Makihara.

If you could hang out with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
I would like to go for a drive with Tesla founder, Elon Musk.

Employee Spotlight: Tomohiro Tanaka, Customer Success Manager

Kylie Reardon — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:15:00 GMT

Our Employee Spotlight Series highlights employees from around the world to showcase the awesome talent and personality that makes up Aras. Next up: Tomohiro! Read on to get to know more about him.

Where did you grow up?
Yokohama, Japan

What was your first or strangest job?
My first job was a Customer Support Engineer.

What do you like most about your job at Aras?
The openness and flexibility of the platform and our customer-first mentality.

What is your greatest accomplishment, work or personal?
I rode halfway around Japan on a bicycle.

Tell us a fun fact about you.
I take really good care of my jeans. As a first wash, I wear them in the ocean to help them age more quickly.

Pick three words to describe yourself.
Curious. Sympathy. Generalist.

What is one thing on your bucket list?
I want to see Aurora.

What is your favorite quote?
"Every day is a new day." - Ernest Hemingway

Do you have any hobbies outside of work?
I like bonfires.

You’re about to perform in a karaoke bar. What song do you pick?
Omen by The Prodigy

If you could hang out with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
Pierre de Fermat because I'd like to ask if he was really able to prove Fermat's Last Theorem.

Employee Spotlight: Marc-Olivier Blanc, Senior Pre-Sales Consultant

Kylie Reardon — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 15:27:00 GMT

Our Employee Spotlight Series highlights employees from around the world to showcase the awesome talent and personality that makes up Aras. Next up: Marc! Read on to get to know more about him.

Where did you grow up?
Between Grenoble / Paris and Antibes

What was your first or strangest job?
I was a beach parking guard for VIPs at a casino.

What do you like most about your job at Aras?
1. The team
2. The platform
3. The novelty of discovering new customers

What is your greatest accomplishment, work or personal?
Bringing up my daughter to be a good person. Its still a work in progress, but coming along very nicely.

Tell us a fun fact about you.
I like forrestry.

Pick three words to describe yourself.
1. Listener
2. Values
3. Woodworking

What is one thing on your bucket list?
I'd like to travel around the world for a year with my daughter and discover new cultures.

What is your favorite quote?
"If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you're not sure you can do it, say yes - then learn how to do it later."

Do you have any hobbies outside of work?
Woodworking - carpentry, furniture building, stairs
Aikido - 2nd Dan black belt

You’re about to perform in a karaoke bar. What song do you pick?
Sound of Silence

If you could hang out with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
Leonardo Da Vinci, just to listen and learn.

Employee Spotlight: Kylie Reardon, Public Relations Specialist

Kylie Reardon — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:55:00 GMT

Our Employee Spotlight Series highlights employees from around the world to showcase the awesome talent and personality that makes up Aras. Next up: Kylie! Read on to get to know more about her.

Where did you grow up?
Billerica, Massachusetts

What was your first or strangest job?
My first job was a cashier at Market Basket. However, I was an RA in college where I dealt with some pretty interesting situations...

What do you like most about your job at Aras?
I like that it incorporates a few different areas - PR, analyst relations, and social media - just to name a few. I also love that I have the opportunity to collaborate with different departments across the organization and various levels of management.

What is your greatest accomplishment, work or personal?
My greatest personal accomplishment so far is that I have paid off my student loans.

Tell us a fun fact about you.
I can touch my tongue to my nose.

Pick three words to describe yourself.
Reliable. Driven. Organized.

What is one thing on your bucket list?
I want to qualify for and run the Boston marathon.

Do you have any hobbies outside of work?
I love running and going to spin class, but I also enjoy going to the beach, watching lots of HGTV, and spending time with my family and friends.

You’re about to perform in a karaoke bar. What song do you pick?
I'm not one for Karaoke, but Wannabe by the Spice Girls would definitely get me up there.

If you could hang out with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
One of my good friends Kelly, who we lost too soon just before the start of my senior year of college.

A Drone and its Digital Thread

Kylie Reardon — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 16:53:00 GMT

AFRL Summer Program
The United States Air Force’s Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and their innovation partner, The Wright Brothers Institute (WBI), joined forces this past summer to sponsor an internship program, The Summer of Innovation – Digital Drone. The idea for this program stemmed from the AFRL Aerospace Systems Directorate’s desire to develop a program that could be used to train the directorate’s engineers in one of the Air Force’s major digital transformation initiatives.

In just a few short weeks, WBI designed the curriculum, lined up industry partners, and rounded up a team of about 25 STEM students – ranging from high school to graduate level. The main objective of this immersive summer internship was for students to discover the power and challenges of digital engineering principles and techniques – and to document it in a way that would provide a roadmap for doing the same within actual engineering environments. The group was tasked to take an off-the-shelf drone, create a system model from the existing manufacturer’s documentation, and apply new requirements for it to perform a search and rescue mission. This task was chosen deliberately because it represents a common scenario in the defense industry—reuse and repurpose of an existing complex system that was designed awhile back.

A Hands-on Experience with PLM
This summer program provided the interns with digital project management and engineering tools to develop and manage a drone. In conjunction with our partner, Anautics, Aras Innovator was implemented as the core solution for the program. It was the underlying platform that managed data from multiple sources and provided configuration management, version control, and workflow. Students were given a unique, hands-on opportunity to explore the flexibility, adaptability, and other benefits that a PLM solution offers in product innovation, design, development, and management.

The unique open architecture of the Aras platform enables integration with authoring tools and enterprise systems. For this project, the team was able to easily integrate with Magic Draw, Atlassian, and SOLIDWORKS. Bringing data from different disciplines together delivers cross-disciplinary collaboration and change management, and provides a broad, cohesive view of product data. The Aras platform was built on open design principles ensuring that the IT ecosystem will function optimally, and that teams can collaborate across the entire product lifecycle.

Although this group was not able to do any real testing due to clearance requirements, they put together a successful demo showing how to pull on the drone’s digital thread. Whether it was recreating decision threads, highlighting which tools were used, showing what meetings were had, or showcasing what products were built, the purpose of the demo was to show how the team could pull on any one of those digital threads. Through integrated tools, the team had enough CAD data, configuration management data, and software data in one environment that they could demonstrate how a single change would affect the entire system. This was something that had been talked about before, but not demonstrated. After all the effort to reverse engineer a drone, it was a great success to demonstrate a digital thread in action.

Not only was Aras Innovator implemented as the core solution, but the group utilized the platform to develop training materials, documents, and videos that others can reference to understand the process. It is extremely valuable to have the ability to connect training materials and documents with the design data of the project because it enables an understanding of the bigger picture.

Developing the Workforce of the Future
While the ultimate goal of this summer program was to discover the power and challenges of digital engineering principles and techniques, this program was able to accomplish several things. First, it provided an amazing work opportunity for STEM students. These students were able to work on a project related to defense (which is oftentimes difficult), they were given hands-on exposure to a PLM solution which will help them transition to the professional workforce, and they were able to interact and build relationships with workers in the defense industry. Second, this project quickly closed the engineering gap. A group of STEM students were pulled together on a tight timeline to find a solution to an engineering problem in about four months. In a traditional contract setting, that could have taken anywhere from 18-24 months. Finally, this was an opportunity for the AFRL to begin recruiting the next generation of engineers to support next generation capabilities.

Although this was originally meant to be a summer program, it was so successful AFRL wants to keep it going and make it part of the curriculum at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). More details are to come, but we are excited to support in any way that we can!

A Drone and its Digital Thread

Kylie Reardon — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 16:53:00 GMT

Employee Spotlight: Kara Folsom, Talent Acquisition Manager

Kylie Reardon — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:06:00 GMT

Our Employee Spotlight Series highlights employees from around the world to showcase the awesome talent and personality that makes up Aras. Next up: Kara! Read on to get to know more about her.

Where did you grow up?
Maine and New Brunswick, Canada

What was your first or strangest job?
My first job was an assistant summer swim coach for our city swim program when I was 15 or 16. I loved it because I was able to be outside in the sun and pass along my love of swimming to children.

What do you like most about your job at Aras?
I'd have to say the relationship piece of my job is what I enjoy most. From interacting with the hiring managers, to the applicants applying for our jobs, building those relationships is very rewarding.

What is your greatest accomplishment, work or personal?
That is a tough question! I would have to say my greatest accomplishment personally was competing in and finishing my first Ironman at Lake Placid in 2018. It was a goal I had set when my daughter was born, so completing it with her on the sidelines watching and cheering me on was a personal highlight.

Tell us a fun fact about you.
I am really good at handstands and cartwheels - they are a staple on beach days!

Pick three words to describe yourself.
Motivated, kind, curious.

What is one thing on your bucket list?
Skiing in Europe! The mountain and the community are quite unique, so I look forward to the day I can ski Courchevel in France or Zermatt in Switzerland.

What is your favorite quote?
I am a huge quote person, but if I had to pick one it would be, "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."

Do you have any hobbies outside of work?
Supporting my daughter, skiing, hiking, surfing, reading, and competing in endurance events - such as triathlons.

You’re about to perform in a karaoke bar. What song do you pick?
Anything from the 80's! Don't Stop Believing by Journey would be a top choice.

If you could hang out with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
My mother because she has great advice and has always been there for me. Having a day to hang out without any distractions would be a dream.

Employee Spotlight: Skyler Crossman, Software Engineer

Kylie Reardon — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 15:20:00 GMT

Our Employee Spotlight Series highlights employees from around the world to showcase the awesome talent and personality that makes up Aras. Next up: Skyler! Read on to get to know more about him.

Where did you grow up?
Middletown, Vermont

What was your first or strangest job?
It wasn't a job exactly, but I have been paid to run tabletop games before.

What do you like most about your job at Aras?
I love having the freedom to play around with new technology.

What is your greatest accomplishment, work or personal?
It might be that I've been to nationals for two different sports: fencing and quidditch.

Tell us a fun fact about you.
I used to do stage comedy. My best bit was actually about one of my performances, which ran the edge of working blue.

Pick three words to describe yourself.
Analytical, Absentminded, Alliterative

What is one thing on your bucket list?
I'd like to run my own software company.

What is your favorite quote?
"The ships hung in the sky in much the same way that bricks don't." - Douglas Adams, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Do you have any hobbies outside of work?
I read a lot of books. Mostly science fiction and fantasy, but also histories, pop-sci books, textbooks. . . I'm really not that discriminating when it comes to literature.

You’re about to perform in a karaoke bar. What song do you pick?
"Health to the Company." It's not exactly karaoke's style, but I do know all the words.

If you could hang out with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
Paul Graham. I'd want to ask him about why his website looks like that and find out what kind of games he plays.

Employee Spotlight: Katie Richmond, Field Marketing Manager

Kylie Reardon — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 14:55:00 GMT

Our Employee Spotlight Series highlights employees from around the world to showcase the awesome talent and personality that makes up Aras. Next up: Katie! Read on to get to know more about her.

Where did you grow up?
Metro-Detroit (Michigan)

What was your first or strangest job?
I worked as a lifeguard and swim instructor for my first job. I taught many kids how to swim, as well as a few adults.

What do you like most about your job at Aras?
Being new it's hard to say what I like most about my job. However, I'm enjoying getting to know Aras, the people, and the markets we serve.

What is your greatest accomplishment, work or personal?
I have many work and personal accomplishments, it's hard to narrow. I'm just grateful to be where I am in both my personal and work life :)

Tell us a fun fact about you.
I'm licensed IL Real Estate Agent. I took my love for Redfin and Zillow scrolling to the next level.

Pick three words to describe yourself.
Dependable. Honest. Motivated.

What is one thing on your bucket list?
Travel, see as much of the world as possible!

What is your favorite quote?
“Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” ― George Bernard Shaw.

Do you have any hobbies outside of work?
I love spending time with my family. My two kids, husband and I love to try new parks and revisit our favorites often. When I'm not park-hopping with my kids, you'll find me spinning on my Peloton bike.

You’re about to perform in a karaoke bar. What song do you pick?
I always try to pick a song everyone loves so no one can hear my voice. My go-to would be Whitney Houston's I Wanna Dance with Somebody.

If you could hang out with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
My best friend, Catherine. We've been friends since our freshman year of high school. We've managed to stay close even though we live in different states and have busy lives with our families and careers. We don't get to see each other often, but it's always a great time when we hang out.

Employee Spotlight: Bonnie Kurowski, Instructional Designer

Kylie Reardon — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:41:00 GMT

Our Employee Spotlight Series highlights employees from around the world to showcase the awesome talent and personality that makes up Aras. Next up: Bonnie! Read on to get to know more about her.

Where did you grow up?
Chicago, IL suburbs

What was your first or strangest job?
My first job was for Discovery Zone family entertainment center. I was a DJ.

What do you like most about your job at Aras?
I love building training because it contributes to a better organization.

What is your greatest accomplishment, work or personal?
My daughter is my life and my greatest accomplishment.

Tell us a fun fact about you.
I volunteer as a political writer in IL for local politics.

Pick three words to describe yourself.
Happy go lucky

What is one thing on your bucket list?
I hope to travel to Japan one day.

What is your favorite quote?
The harder I work, the luckier I get.

Do you have any hobbies outside of work?
I coach co-ed high school volleyball.

You’re about to perform in a karaoke bar. What song do you pick?
None... I wouldn't do karaoke. I have a horrible singing voice.

If you could hang out with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
Elon Musk because I'd like to see how his mind works.

Employee Spotlight: Anne Devaney, Marketing Operations Manager

Kylie Reardon — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 13:15:00 GMT

Our Employee Spotlight Series highlights employees from around the world to showcases the awesome talent and personality that makes up Aras. Next up: Anne! Read on to get to know more about her.

Where did you grow up?
Columbus, OH

What was your first or strangest job?
My first job was as a lifeguard - unfortunately I'll never be that tan again

What do you like most about your current job?
We're always working on something new! Whether it is a new platform, a different way to integrate data or a new report to help track progress to goals, we're always pushing ourselves to learn a better way to push the company forward.

What is your greatest accomplishment, work or personal?
Probably making the move from Ohio to New Hampshire! It was definitely outside of my comfort zone to be so far from home and to not know anyone up here, but it's proven to be an great decision.

Tell us a fun fact about you.
I'm a huge Harry Potter fan. I've read each book 6 or 7 times.

Pick three words to describe yourself.
Curious, Adventurous, Social

What is one thing on your bucket list?
Skydiving! I'm afraid of heights though so someone may truly have to force me out of the plane

Do you have any hobbies outside of work?
Anything outside - hiking, camping, kayaking, swimming, going to the beach, etc. I also love to read, which I'll do cuddled on my couch on rainy days or on a blanket in the park when it's nice.

You’re about to perform in a karaoke bar. What song do you pick?
I've always wanted to get up there and do "Tequila" by The Champs. You just yell "Tequila!" every 30-45 seconds (essential because I can't sing) and with the right crowd, I think it would be really fun.

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Employee Spotlight: Renata Martiello, Technical Consultant

Employee Spotlight: Ethan LeBlanc, Marketing Analytics Intern

Employee Spotlight: Julio Silva, Software Quality Assurance Manager

Employee Spotlight: Joanna Leiko, Managing Director

Employee Spotlight: Tadashi Mikkaichi, Community Director

Employee Spotlight: Tomohiro Tanaka, Customer Success Manager

Employee Spotlight: Marc-Olivier Blanc, Senior Pre-Sales Consultant

Employee Spotlight: Kylie Reardon, Public Relations Specialist

A Drone and its Digital Thread

A Drone and its Digital Thread

Employee Spotlight: Kara Folsom, Talent Acquisition Manager

Employee Spotlight: Skyler Crossman, Software Engineer

Employee Spotlight: Katie Richmond, Field Marketing Manager

Employee Spotlight: Bonnie Kurowski, Instructional Designer

Employee Spotlight: Anne Devaney, Marketing Operations Manager

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