The Story
In 2005, A Big Kid with big dreams founded the company he wanted to work for. He built Slingshot on the idea that creating impact software comes from being intensely inquisitive while remaining adventurous. Today, his dream thrives in Slingshot's culture of embracing creativity, fun and exploration. With age (and a couple of gray hairs) comes wisdom, but it’s clear the spirit of adventure is still alive. Most importantly, Slingshot still defines success as building software that has a profound impact for their clients.
Ingenuity
The ability to be clever, original, and inventive. Creative, innovative, and imaginative.
Integrity
Free from pretense, deceit, or hypocrisy. Honest and having strong moral principles.
Adventure
Having the courage to take risks. Be bold, daring, enterprising, and gutsy.
Childlike Spirit
Having the spirit of a child: curious, spontaneous, fun-loving, inquisitive, and full of energy.
Say hello to the Slingshot team
David excels at propelling Slingshot towards their goals and oversees the strategic direction of the company. He’s been described as ‘intense, driven, caring, and passionate’ both at work and play. At work, he enjoys watching his team explore, imagine, and reinvent to do the best by their clients. At play, he drives Karts at insanely high speeds and scares his wife half to death. It’s all or nothing. Which means he gives it all.
As UX Lead, Rachel helps guide the design team through strategy, interviews, creation, and testing. Designing software and apps to be both intuitive & beautifully impactful plays into Rachel’s strong desire to connect others. Relying on her Fine Arts background & honed intuition, she gets sudden flashes of ideas and follows them wherever they lead.
When he first applied, Michael completed our initial programming test faster than anyone else. He has over 15 years of experience, and enjoys using test-driven development to ensure his clients get the best product. Michael is the office jockster, having an amazing sense of humor. We call him a builder of all things: not just software, but decks, bookcases, and more!
Slingy is a Lemur from Madagascar who embodies the Big Kid and Daredevil spirit. He’s creative, adventurous, and caring. When Slingy’s not flying through flaming hoops or hosting office dance party’s, he’s coloring, designing, or hanging out at Cheyenne’s desk. When asked if he’s a Big Kid or Daredevil, Slingy will always reply “Both!“
Currently serving as the Director of Operations for Slingshot, Maria’s focus is to develop policies and procedures to help with the company’s growth and employee development. Her passion for running a business is rooted in her desire to help companies be successful. When she’s not in the office, she’s spending quality time with her family and friends.
Understanding what people are trying to say, versus what they are actually saying is one of Nathan’s great strengths and he uses this superpower coupled with technology to create solutions to problems. An early bird, he is usually the first to arrive and works in the dark until Chris arrives and turns on the lights. When the day is over, he goes home to enjoy a few of his favorite things; tv, bourbon, and petting dogs. Preferably all at the same time.
Savannah is our one-woman marketing department. She posts, writes, and creates all things Slingshot. While she may not be making software for you, she does have a minor in Computer Information Systems. We’d call her the opposite of a procrastinator: she can’t rest until all her work is done. She loves playing her switch and meal-prepping.
Sarah Bhatia brings people together. In her decade plus of product and product-adjacent experience, her focus has been on cross-functional collaboration, asking lots of questions, and getting big results. She excels at strategy development, and getting the right brains in the room to solve big problems. Sarah would describe herself as a daredevil, because she’s not afraid to ask “dumb“ questions, get smart answers, and take (calculated) risks.
Jem graduated with a Journalism degree, but switched to Technical Support roles as BPOs bloomed in the Philippines. She moved to the US in 2010, started at the bottom, became a QA, and worked her way up to Project Management and Product Ownership. She’s a Certified Scrum Master, but her long-term goal is to learn everything about Agile and Scrum. She’s a big kid because she still loves Disney movies. She very passionate about baking, and enjoys reading and meditation.
John’s passion for development is driven by a desire to break things and ask the question “why?”. He believes in the need for client interaction and pushing the boundaries of software development (which is what led John to Slingshot). He describes himself as a daredevil; he’s constantly forcing himself out of his comfort zone and always questioning the way things are and whether they could be improved.
Whitney earned her degree in Marketing and Management from the University of Kentucky and discovered her passion for marketing and events. Her go-getter attitude, willingness to learn, and problem-solving abilities elevate the Slingshot team. Known as a daredevil, Whitney loves trying new things and embracing challenges, whether traveling to new places or taking on new projects at work.
Our Clients,
Everyday Heroes
Our clients undertake bold initiatives and make daredevil decisions. We love being a part of our client’s success and helping them solve their problems through software.
Do you have a bold new idea? Do you have an internal problem you need to solve? We’d love to help!
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"Slingshot understood our unique vision; it was clear they had a high level of expertise. They came up with a solution that fit our needs, and we felt involved during the entire process. We plan on working with Slingshot again, and see them as partners rather than another software vendor."
Mary Clyde Pierce, MD | Professor of Pediatrics | Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago