The Spotlight is On: Tommy Standish

At Cien, we’re lucky to have a diverse, talented and passionate team! In this series, we meet a Cien team member to ask them what it’s like to work at an AI-first start up.

This week we meet Sales Intern Tommy Standish.

Where are you from and what do you enjoy doing outside of work?

I am from Concord, Massachusetts. Outside of work, I love to exercise and play sports.

Why did you join Cien?

I wanted to gain experience in sales and marketing, and I was really attracted to the innovative vision of Cien. My experience has been everything I expected and more.

Describe your role in three words.

Prospect. Connect. Deliver.

What’s the best thing about your job?

The people I work with are very encouraging. They have helped me grow professionally and gain many important skills.

What have you learned since you’ve joined Cien?

I’ve learned a lot about customer acquisition practices.

In your opinion, are the developments in AI going to take our jobs?

I don’t think so. I believe AI will give people valuable insights into how do their job better.

How do you apply the Cien core values in your day to day work?

I do my best to stay up-to-date on my tasks so that I can follow through with them.

What is the best advice you have ever received?

Plan in decades. Think in years. Work in months. Live in days.

You’re welcome to get in touch with Tommy or connect on LinkedIn.