Houzzer Profile: Dom Short, Security Engineer As part of our Engineering team, Dom Short helps to protect the Houzz platform and the community that relies on it every day. In a field that evolves constantly, Dom focuses on staying one step ahead, strengthening security practices, supporting responsible AI use and helping teams across the company think more consciously about security. For Dom, what makes the role most meaningful is building a more security-conscious environment and sharing their passion with others. Whether it’s hosting internal Tech Talks on AI security or encouraging teams to pause and think differently, their work helps ensure Houzz remains a trusted platform for professionals and homeowners alike. Read more in our latest #houzzerprofile. https://blog.houzz.com/houzzer-profile-dom-short-security-engineer/
Houzzer Profile: Alex Hays, Director of Global Sales Nearly 12 years ago, Alex Hays joined Houzz as an account coordinator. Today, as director of Global Sales, he works across teams in the U.S., UK and Europe, helping shape the continued evolution and adoption of Houzz Pro. Sales plays a critical role in connecting professionals to the tools that support their day-to-day work. For Alex, what makes the role most meaningful is seeing teams grow, take on new challenges and thrive, and knowing that impact ultimately helps pros in our community to build stronger businesses. Read more in our latest #houzzerprofile.
Houzzer Profile: Yangying Qiu, Data Science Manager Behind every great product decision is a great question. As a data science manager at Houzz, Yanying Qiu leads a global team that helps turn complex data into insights that guide decision-making and make the Houzz Pro experience even better for the professionals who rely on it every day. What does she enjoy most? Partnering across teams to understand how products are being used in the real world, from learning how new features are adopted to finding new ways to improve onboarding and everyday workflows. Read more in our latest #houzzerprofile.
Houzzer Profile: Sophia Chyun, Client Onboarding Specialist When new pros join Houzz Pro, Customer Onboarding Specialist, Sophia Chyun, is the guide who helps them hit the ground running. During their first 90 days, she shows construction and design professionals how to tailor the platform to their business and master tools like the Clipper, Selections Tracker and 3D Floor Plan. The result? Manual workflows turn into intuitive, time-saving systems. What does she enjoy most? Watching pros discover that they can finally run everything in one place, and seeing their excitement grow with every session. https://blog.houzz.com/houzzer-profile-sophia-chyun-client-onboarding-specialist/
Houzzer Profile: Rebecca Galicia, Head of Design Rebecca Galicia has always been driven by the power of visual storytelling, from creating ad campaigns for iconic brands to now leading the entire design vision for Houzz. Her role has expanded to unite brand, marketing and product design, shaping both how Houzz shows up in the world and how our tools are experienced by construction and design pros. What motivates her most? Helping her team grow and build product experiences that are thoughtful, modern and truly useful for our community.
Houzzer Profile: Alex Fu, Engineering From dreams of space travel to the frontiers of AI, Software Engineer Alex Fu is shaping the future of Houzz Pro. His latest project? Symbol recognition in Takeoffs, an AI-powered feature that transforms a once time-consuming step into a task completed in seconds. For Alex, the satisfaction lies in solving problems that don’t yet have answers and seeing his work make a difference. “I’ve always wanted to be a critical piece of the puzzle. At Houzz, I feel like I’m achieving that by contributing to projects that make a real impact for our community, the company and the industry at large.” https://blog.houzz.com/houzzer-profile-alex-fu-engineering/
Great salespeople don’t always have traditional sales backgrounds. Take Myles Thompson, who started his career in the hospitality industry. Now, as a strategic sales representative at Houzz, Myles channels his talent for connecting with people, along with his enthusiasm for Houzz Pro, to help designers and contractors understand the value of our software from day one. What makes him excited about the future of Houzz?
Honlia Hao has always been driven by understanding what a community and its people need. In her role as group product manager at Houzz, she uses the same curiosity she developed studying urban planning — plus the power of AI — to build better tools for our own community: the pros who rely on our software to build and run their businesses. What’s the most fulfilling part of her role?
Some people might say Lauren Vartanian works in sales. Her take? She’s focused on changing lives. As a strategic sales manager at Houzz, Lauren ensures her team of sales professionals has what they need to learn and grow – and that pros understand how our software can help them run their businesses efficiently and profitably from day one. What would she say to someone thinking of joining the sales team at Houzz?
Cooking is easier – and faster – when you have the right tools at your fingertips. It’s the same for the builders and designers who use Houzz Pro. Houzz Senior Software Engineer Snir Hazan, who is as comfortable in the kitchen as he is using React, knows that providing pros with quick access to important documents is a recipe for success, for both their clients and their own businesses. What does he enjoy most about his role? Read our latest Houzzer Profile on our blog!
