Emily Alvarado

What is your college level and major?

"I'm a senior working on an Operations Management and Information Systems Bachelor's degree."

Where are you from?

"I'm from Oak Park, IL."

Why did you join 40TUDE?

"I joined 40TUDE to help local businesses incorporate the newest technologies into their business plan. Companies are struggling during COVID-19 and I wanted to be a part of a team that helps revive and restore these businesses. With many small businesses in the family and years of experience working with local companies, I felt my skills aligned with client needs."

What is your favorite part about working with the team?

"My favorite part of working together with the team has been the communication and dedication to the products we deliver. Our team continues to improve and learn each other's skills to better the team dynamic. Our diverse backgrounds and skills make the team interesting and fun!"

What skills have you learned while being on the 40TUDE team?

"I've learned countless skills in 40TUDE, but my favorite is Scrum. We utilize the framework and have been able to work efficiently as a team. Using Jekyll, WordPress, Mural, Zenhub, Canva, and other resources have also been new to me and I am fortunate to work with these tools."