Anaplan的人：认识Elora Walmisley
After interviewing with a few top companies, I had my final interview with Anaplan scheduled and, out of all the companies I spoke with, it was the one I knew the least about. When I researched organizational software companies, Anaplan’s unique platform caught my eye.
\nWhat I thought was going to be a typical rigid interview process, turned out to be a pleasant surprise. Instead of jumping into the bland algorithm-based interview process, I was interviewed by three women on the Anaplan engineering team over coffee. The informal, casual conversation we had made me feel like I was getting to know new friends who were excited about the idea of me joining their team. Additionally, I completed a two-hour programming interview, working to solve a hypothetical bug within Anaplan. This was much better than an algorithm question because I really got a sense of what I was going to be working on and the processes Anaplan uses.
\nThen Oscar, the office Jack Russell terrier, showed up to say hi. It was then I knew I wanted to be a part of the “A” team.
\nMy “aha!” career moment
\nDuring my time in university, I developed a love for organizational software and opened my eyes to the ways we can use data in next-generation modeling, complex math, and algorithms for all kinds of applications. For my honors project, I worked with intelliHealth Systems Research lab to develop a cheap method of motion tracking using off-the-shelf Arduino components. This will eventually aid stroke survivors and medical professionals in accurately tracking improvements in limb movement.
\nWorking on a project with a real-world application using math and algorithms to help people in need was satisfying and set me on a path that would eventually lead me to Anaplan. Although we are not there yet, there is a dream of building neural networks and artificial intelligence in a way that’s never been done before, and that’s pretty exciting.
\nGrowing into my role at Anaplan
\nWhen I first started, I felt a bit of apprehension that I was at a knowledge deficit. Working with so many people with extensive experience and impressive track records was a little intimidating. But right away, I felt very welcome thanks to the Godzilla engineering team and manager Sam Green, who has worked tirelessly to help me learn and fuel my personal growth.
\nToday, I’m proud to be adding genuine value to the team. And now, just a few months after being hired, I look forward coming to work because I love who I work with…even with their fascination with flat earth theory.
\nA glimpse into my future at Anaplan
\nTo say the least, my future at Anaplan looks bright. One exciting, growing area at Anaplan is machine learning. At its most basic level, machine learning is the practice of using algorithms to parse data, learn from it, and then make a determination or prediction about something. Put simply, it’s math, and I love math.
\nSo, when my team needed someone to do a deep-dive into a specific use-case of financial analysis, I was fresh out of school and had the ideal skills to tackle the project. Today, I’m leading workshops on artificial intelligence, and not just for my teammates but for anyone in the office who wants to learn. Having this opportunity so early in my career has been both rewarding and truly enjoyable.
\nThe future of Anaplan looks extremely exciting from where I’m standing. It’s not just anywhere you get the opportunity to work with a collaborative and creative team who constantly shows that they value your perspective—and your puns. When it comes to the possibility of a flat earth, I maintain that the only thing we have to fear is sphere itself.
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\n"}}" id="text-7cabc30f1b" class="cmp-text">去年8月，我的Anaplan旅程开始了。在我从新西兰坎特伯雷大学毕业之前，我在新西兰到伦敦的世界一半漫长的飞行，以寻求一系列工作。至少可以说，我很高兴。
在接受了几家顶级公司的采访之后，我接受了Anaplan计划的最后采访，并且在与我交谈的所有公司中，这是我最少了解的公司。当我研究组织软件公司时，Anaplan的独特平台引起了我的注意。
What I thought was going to be a typical rigid interview process, turned out to be a pleasant surprise. Instead of jumping into the bland algorithm-based interview process, I was interviewed by three women on the Anaplan engineering team over coffee. The informal, casual conversation we had made me feel like I was getting to know new friends who were excited about the idea of me joining their team. Additionally, I completed a two-hour programming interview, working to solve a hypothetical bug within Anaplan. This was much better than an algorithm question because I really got a sense of what I was going to be working on and the processes Anaplan uses.
然后，办公室杰克·罗素·塔里尔（Jack Russell Terrier）奥斯卡（Oscar）出现在打个招呼。那时我知道我想成为“ A”团队的一员。
My “aha!” career moment
在大学期间，我对组织软件产生了热爱，并睁开了眼睛，了解我们可以在下一代建模，复杂数学和算法中使用各种应用程序的数据的方式。对于我的荣誉项目，我与intelliHealth Systems Research lab开发一种廉价的运动跟踪方法off-the-shelf Arduino components. This will eventually aid stroke survivors and medical professionals in accurately tracking improvements in limb movement.
使用数学和算法来帮助有需要的人的实际应用程序，从事现实世界应用程序的工作，这让我走上了一条最终将我带到Anaplan的道路。尽管我们还没有在那里，但梦dream以往，以一种从未做过的方式构建神经网络和人工智能，这真是令人兴奋。
在我在阿纳普兰（Anaplan）的角色发展
当我刚开始时，我感到有些担心，因为我陷入了知识赤字。与许多拥有丰富经验和令人印象深刻的记录的人合作有点令人生畏。但是马上，感谢哥斯拉工程团队和经理山姆·格林（Sam Green），我感到非常欢迎。
今天，我很荣幸能为团队增加真正的价值。而现在，在被雇用几个月后，我期待上班，因为我喜欢与谁一起工作……即使他们对平坦的地球理论的迷恋也是如此。
瞥见我在Anaplan的未来
至少可以说，我在Anaplan的未来看起来很光明。Anaplan的一个令人兴奋的增长区域是机器学习。从最基本的角度来看，机器学习是使用算法来解析数据，从中学习，然后对某些事物进行确定或预测的实践。简而言之，这是数学，我喜欢数学。
因此，当我的团队需要有人深入研究特定的财务分析用例时，我刚刚毕业了，并且具有解决该项目的理想技能。今天，我是关于人工智能的讲习班，不仅是我的队友，而且对于想要学习的任何人来说。在我职业生涯的早期就拥有这个机会既有益又真正令人愉快。
The future of Anaplan looks extremely exciting from where I’m standing. It’s not just anywhere you get the opportunity to work with a collaborative and creative team who constantly shows that they value your perspective—and your puns. When it comes to the possibility of a flat earth, I maintain that the only thing we have to fear is sphere itself.