Minh Phan

VP / Director of Engineering

Managed Zach directly · March 2026

“I've had the pleasure of working with Zach as his direct supervisor and have been impressed by his growth since joining Avodah. He's reliable, proactive, and always willing to step up to help others or take on more responsibility.

Zach has a strong drive to learn and continuously improve, and he consistently looks for ways to expand his impact. He's a great team player with a solid work ethic, and any team would be lucky to have him.”

Karina Blanchette

Senior QA Engineer

Worked with Zach at Avodah · March 2026

“I truly enjoyed working alongside Zach at Avodah and appreciated the consistency, focus and professionalism he brought to the team every day. He is the kind of engineer who approaches challenges with calm confidence, strong analytical thinking and a clear dedication to delivering dependable, well-designed solutions.

What stood out most to me was Zach's attention to detail and his respect for quality throughout the development process. He was always open to collaboration with QA and Product, welcomed feedback and worked thoughtfully to ensure features behaved reliably in real-world scenarios - not just in ideal conditions. That mindset made a real difference in the stability of our releases and the overall user experience.

Zach is also a supportive and trustworthy teammate who contributes to a positive, solution-oriented environment. Teams benefit not only from his technical ability, but from his steady attitude and willingness to help others succeed.

I would gladly work with Zach again and strongly recommend him to any team looking for a dependable engineer who cares deeply about quality, collaboration and building meaningful products.”

Timothy Chu

QA & Automation Engineer Leader

Worked with Zach on the same team · January 2026

“I had the pleasure of working closely with Zach at Avodah, and I can confidently say he is one of the strongest and most reliable Senior Engineers I've partnered with.

Zach consistently brings an impressive combination of technical excellence, strong ownership, and critical thinking to everything he builds. He doesn't just focus on completing tasks—he actively thinks through the why behind each feature, anticipates edge cases, and looks for ways to improve the product experience beyond the original requirements. His ability to translate product vision into clean, scalable, and user-friendly UI is truly exceptional.

From a cross-functional perspective, Zach is also an excellent collaborator. He communicates clearly, stays aligned with Product and QA, and is always willing to jump in to unblock the team. He's the kind of engineer who consistently exceeds expectations, not only through the quality of his work, but through his attitude, reliability, and commitment to delivering the best outcome for users.

Any team would be lucky to have Zach. I highly recommend him for any engineering role where craftsmanship, product mindset, and leadership are valued.”

Lauren Calkins, BSN, RN

Senior Product Manager

Senior to Zach (did not manage directly) · August 2024

“I've had the pleasure of working with Zach for two years, initially in his role as a Junior Developer, and as recently as his promotion. Zach is warm, engaging, and enthusiastic, with exceptional attention to detail in his work. His collaborative efforts challenge others to elevate their skills. He has an eye for design which played a critical role in refactoring the FE of our product, ensuring our product not only meets technical specifications but also aligns with the design intent and user experience goals. Zach's inquisitive nature and passion for learning have driven him to broaden his skills, allowing him to take on more complex and critical aspects of product development! He's a learner by nature. His drive, fun work style, and collaborative spirit have always made him a joy to work with! He's an excellent team player, always willing to support his colleagues and share knowledge. His enthusiasm for technology and design is contagious, fostering a positive and motivating atmosphere within the team.

In conclusion, I highly recommend Zach for any position that seeks a diligent, detail-oriented, and collaborative engineer. He has proven himself to be a valuable asset to our team, and I am confident that he will continue to develop and succeed in his career. He's a joy and I will continue to watch his career development, closely!”