NAME?
Aya Saludo
WHAT DO YOU DO?
Project Owner
HOMETOWN?
Tallahassee, Florida
What is your favorite thing about Tallahassee?
In Tallahassee, by meeting one person, you’ll go home knowing many. Although we are home to hundreds of thousands of residents, Tallahassee has a unique way of bringing people together — whether it be events like SpringTime Tallahassee, becoming a regular at Black Dog Cafe, or hanging out at the Tom Brown Pickleball courts. Tallahassee has a touch of magic that invites community and warmth within its city-limits.
What would you say to someone considering moving to Tallahassee?
If you love Southern hospitality, canopy roads, and hidden gems, you’ll feel right at home in Tallahassee. It is one of the few cities in Florida where oak trees are just as important to the cityscape as the Capitol building. There is a little something here for everyone from college sports to good food to great local libraries. Tallahassee is a place like no other!
What is your favorite thing about your career?
At Ruvos, we create applications and data pipelines that help not only deliver important healthcare data to government institutions, but also tools that help individuals. As a Product Owner, I am able to use my creativity, problem solving, and business skills to create tools that are delivered straight to our customers. Being a part of a team that has such a positive impact on both large and small scales is a big part of why I love what I do.
AYA’S LOCAL FAVORITES:
Place to eat? Although a bit of a drive, some of the best food in Tallahassee can be found at Backwoods Crossing! Their farm fresh garden menu is the absolute best.
Annual event or festival? The Greek Food festival has become an annual tradition for me and my friends.
Happy Hour spot? Liberty has a great happy hour menu, a perfect way to destress after work or meet up wth friends.
THE INSIDE SCOOP ON AYA:
Do you have any “secret” talents or skills? I’ve played cello for 15 years!
What is your guilty pleasure movie? The Princess Diaries
Who inspires you and why? People who add more kindness to the world
What is your current binge-worthy show? Currently binging past seasons of Survivor and Veep
