Get to Know 900lbs: Sarah Besserer

What do you do at 900lbs?

UI/UX Designer/ Visual Designer

What is your educational/training background?

The University of Texas at Dallas: Bachelors In Arts and Technology
Free Code Camp Certs: Responsive Web Design, Software Engineering, Front End Development Libraries, JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures
Gymnasium: User Experience Fundamentals

What skills are you bringing to the 900lbs Design Team?

I’m organized, focused, and work quickly. If I encounter something unfamiliar, I make a point to research it, ask for help when needed, and fully understand it before moving ahead.

What’s the most rewarding part of your role?

I find it most rewarding to see a project evolve from where it started to the final result. Watching the growth, changes, and teamwork come together is very satisfying, and I genuinely enjoy completing milestones and checklists along the way.

What are your interests and hobbies outside of work?

For fun, I enjoy video games and board games, reading, anime, movies, dog training, painting, and cosplaying. I occasionally volunteer at a local cat shelter.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard?

“It is well known that a vital ingredient of success is not knowing that what you're attempting can't be done. A person ignorant of the possibility of failure can be a half-brick in the path of the bicycle of history.” -Terry Pratchett

Where are you from?

Grapevine Texas, but I grew up split between Texas and Cape Cod Massachusetts, where my Mom is from.

Top 5 Coffee Syrup Flavors:
1. Salted Caramel
2. Lavender
3. Pistachio
4. Vanilla
5. Hazelnut