Mattick recently took a course through Coursera on machine learning, and the timing could not have been better. He was able to balance his work at System1 with assignments and studying, and now, he’s implementing what he learned on the job. Currently, he and the data science team are working on an algorithm to optimize System1’s advertising on a new network. Their custom-built machine learning infrastructure makes it easy to deploy new algorithms and track performance.

At System1’s annual hackathon, developers and product managers explore product possibilities and build together. “I’m always inspired by the ingenuity and craftsmanship of my colleagues,” Abajian said. That commitment to innovation and experimentation continues all year long. “I appreciate that I am able to have an impact on products and the business, even as we grow,” she said. For those who are looking to build their toolbox, System1 offers complimentary access to an array of platforms for learning new skills and keeping up with industry standards.

Song’s leadership vision is summed up in four words: cruise control revenue generation. This means that her goal is to lead teams to design impactful and maintainable products that unify and standardize tech stacks as System1 continues to grow and acquire new businesses and sites. She’s also interested in playing a role in growing her team members’ careers, and starts by finding out which strengths they want to develop, as well as areas for improvement.