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url: 'https://unleashed-technologies.com/insights/unleashed-team-helio-ha'
title: 'Unleashed Team: Helio Ha'
author:
  name: Unleashed
  url: 'https://unleashed-technologies.com/user/8'
date: '2021-06-16T04:00:00+00:00'
updated: '2023-04-24T14:48:37+00:00'
type: insight
summary: 'A Q&A interview with web developer Helio Ha.'
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  - Financial
  - Education
  - Associations
  - Manufacturing
  - Non-Profit
  - Blog
  - Unleashed
  - 'Q&A'
  - Interview
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  site_name: 'Unleashed Technologies'
---
 By Unleashed on Jun 16, 2021 ---

 

 

 

Unleashed is known for building the best digital experiences and products without excuses or exceptions. We earned this reputation by attracting and retaining the best open-source talent from all backgrounds. Helio has a skilled technical mind and years of experience in open-source development, as well as a rich educational and cultural background that allows him to bring a new perspective to many challenges our clients face. Read more about Helio below and all he brings to the table.

#### 1. Why did you go into a development career? 

It was a mix of figuring out what I liked, people that I met along the way, and timing of the job market. I always loved computers. I was jumping careers in different industries until I met programmers who encouraged me to follow a path in development at a time when the job market was right.

#### 2. What is your favorite coding language? 

I love all the languages equally. But sometimes, I find myself typing JavaScript when working with other languages, so I guess the real answer is JavaScript.

#### 3. How did you connect with Unleashed, and what made it a good fit? 

It happened with a recruiter reaching out to me on LinkedIn when I was looking to move up in my career. Great team members and the commitment to deliver the best work were what attracted me the most.

#### 4. What is your favorite part of working at Unleashed? 

It is being surrounded by smart and hardworking colleagues that are also good people.

#### 5. Where do you go to learn new code or technology tips? 

Pluralsight has been my go-to place to learn new technologies efficiently. Community websites, chats, blogs, and YouTube channels are also my favorites.

#### 6. What is your next career goal? 

I don't have a preference right now but being helpful to more people is what will drive my next career goal.

#### 7. How did you get started in computer science and coding? 

It all started in 1997 when my family got our first computer with a 14kbps modem. I worked on the LAMP stack mostly as a hobby until 2013, when I finally admitted to myself that I loved coding and decided to build a career on it.

#### 8. How do you deal with work stress? 

A clean desk, good music, and a cat are usually enough to keep work stress under control. Whenever I need a boost, I Facetime my parents. That always works.

#### 9. If you could time travel, when and where would you go? 

I would just stick to the present moment. Overall, I think this is the best time to be alive.

#### 10. If you could have a wild animal as a pet, what would you choose and why? 

If I wasn't constrained by time, location, and money, definitely a wolf. I'm fascinated by their size, intelligence, and their social behavior.