C Spire System Analyst Jeana Smith is known for being smart and efficient.

Not too long ago, she tackled the tedious task of pulling a bunch of data together for an extensive research report. And she did it in typical Jeana fashion.

If you want to understand the determination and grit that Yudei Rojas Sanchez brings to C Spire, you need to know her backstory.

Yudei grew up in Cuba, in the city of Santiago de Cuba. There were no internet connections in her home. Having transportation largely meant walking.

When C Spire holds its C3 Coding Challenge for Mississippi high school students this spring, expect Marcheta Walker to be there mentoring student teams. It’s a project she passionately supports.

Doug Mays is a self-proclaimed “stat head” in most aspects of his life and especially his favorite pastime. When it comes to major league baseball, he doesn’t support a particular team. Instead, he follows players and loves studying their statistics.

For Henry Watson, the love of technology came later than it did for many in the IT field. He missed the fun of growing up with video games. And he was a senior in high school before he fell in love with computers. 

Immediately after Adam Panetta graduated from Ole Miss, he relied on a Eurail pass, hostels, and campgrounds to get him across Europe.

“I had no itinerary; I just went as the wind blew,” he said. “It was great being free to travel and explore, try new foods, meet new people, and be exposed to different cultures.”