Meet Andrew Gritten. After graduating from Wichita State in 2018 with a degree outside the world of programming, Andrew started a career in insurance. His career path soon took an unexpected turn when he decided to take coding courses through Bottega, eventually working through the Workflow Academy. Today, he builds out automations from clients and integrates their Zoho applications using Deluge.
Andrew’s work focuses on building out automations for clients, specifically integrating their Zoho applications using Deluge, Zoho’s scripting language. A large part of his job involves fulfilling specific client requests.
“Zoho has very flexible products, but our clients want particular automations built out, and that’s where my team comes in. We also build widgets in JavaScript occasionally, but that’s more specialized work.”
His role requires a deep understanding of how to customize Zoho applications to meet the clients needs, as well as the ability to use code to update records or parse data and then make decisions. The coding needs involve creating maps and lists that are then used to update or create records in whatever system they are using.
He appreciates the flexibility in his role and enjoys being part of a highly skilled team. The experience at Zenatta has provided him with valuable learning opportunities that have significantly enhanced his skills. His team mostly codes in various Zoho Applications and in VSCode. They also utilize Deluge, which is a Zoho specific coding language, SQL for analytics, and JavaScript for custom widgets.
For those looking to break into the field of coding, Andrew offers some sage advice:
“Stay humble, hungry, and honest. If you’re working for a good employer, volunteering to learn something new and being upfront that you’re still learning can take you far. Trying something new will only improve your coding skills.”
Andrew’s day-to-day work involves a mix of tools and programming languages, primarily Zoho’s own coding language, Deluge, SQL for analytics, and JavaScript for custom widget development. Most of his coding is done within various Zoho applications or in VSCode, a popular code editor.
Andrew’s journey into coding shows the power of pursuing your passions and embracing change. With a full change in career path, he’s proof that with the right mindset and determination, anyone can find success in the tech world.
When he’s not working on automating workflows or building widgets, Andrew enjoys brewing his own beer and playing a variety of musical instruments, including the guitar, bass, violin, and piano. His passion for creativity and problem-solving extends beyond his work, adding balance to his life and fueling his drive for innovation.
