Zeba Santiaga, Senior Developer, Super Dad and Gardener Galore

 When you think of Zeba Santiaga, you probably think of him strictly as your software developer; and while he is one of CRMPlus’ Senior Developers responsible for installing, customizing and maintaining Sales Logix implementations, Zeba has a diverse background. Prior to working with CRMPlus Consulting, Zeba worked for a jeweler, making jewelry. He also made stained glass artwork and taught yoga classes. His expertise in the software industry served him well at a community college in Gainesville where he taught courses in basic programming.

Zeba enjoys his work at CRMPlus and has had  a professional relationship with Charles Kemmerer, President of CRMPlus for over twelve years. Zeba joined the CRMPlus team  in 2006, shortly after he got married. As Zeba puts it, “I needed a real job that would provide for the family!” And, a growing family he has; a fifteen month old daughter and three year old son. “I love to play with my kids,” Zeba remarks. “They are the light of my life and I invest a lot of energy in them.”

Outside of work, not only would you find Zeba  playing in the sandbox with the kids or taking his wife on a picnic, but you might catch him in the garden, doing yoga, or even writing poetry. And, next time you see Zeba or talk with him on the phone, ask him how he reaps such great looking vegetables out of his garden!

Written by: Bill Hoffman, CRM Champion, Sage

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