Helen Hou-Sandi
Enthusiast · DISC type iHelen is the Staff Software Engineering Manager for Accessibility at GitHub and a lead developer for the WordPress open source project. A product-centric engineer with a Master of Music, she works at the intersection of engineering management and open source software leadership.
Outside of her technology career, Helen is an accomplished collaborative pianist. She has performed for audiences of thousands in major venues both in the US and abroad, and believes this experience is deeply connected to her work as an engineer and leader.
She is one of five lead developers for WordPress, the open-source project powering over 42% of all websites.
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Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.
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