Isaac Phillips

Location and Scenery: I live in Springfield, Georgia, about 45 minutes from Savannah and close to the coast. The area is flat and wooded, and I’m lucky to be just an hour’s drive (plus a 45-minute kayak trip) from secluded beaches and islands.

Special Skills: Animal wrangler extraordinaire— rescued kittens, flying squirrels, and other small animals. I also do beekeeping.

Fun Fact: I've milked snakes before.

Favorite Tool or Tech: PHPStorm. I keep learning more about it and it's really cool what you can do with it.

What do you like to do to unwind outside of work? Anything outdoors! I love fishing and kayaking, and I own five or six kayaks. I've got a couple touring kayaks, a larger fishing kayak that's actually pedal drive tandem, and then a couple small ones to just kind of throw around.

Favorite Part of Being an Otter: The close-knit team and commitment to excellence. I’ve learned from some of the best developers, and I appreciate how we always do things the right way. It's really nice to be a small enough team that you can get to know everybody.

Short Bio: I started my career at SwiftOtter straight out of high school. After completing certifications in computer repair, networking, and security, I joined the team when Joseph saw potential in a web development course I had taken. Back then, it was just a small group of us, so it’s been amazing to grow with the company and watch it expand.