Company
Date Published
Author
Grafana Labs Team
Word count
566
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Dustin Valencia, an Enterprise Account Executive at Grafana Labs, shares insights into his role and personal life in a team profile. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Dustin works with clients on projects that go beyond IT, reflecting the momentum of Grafana and its stack. He joined during the global pandemic, drawn by the company's open-source technology focus and the welcoming, passionate culture he experienced through virtual meetings. Outside of work, Dustin enjoys hiking in North Georgia, spending time with his family, and engaging in activities like watching "Hamilton" and playing Mexican Train Dominos. His work routine involves black coffee, '90s Hip-Hop music, and note-taking in a squared Moleskin. Dustin highlights the people at Grafana Labs as the best part of his job and has a penchant for a burger with pimento cheese and smoked bacon. A notable personal achievement is winning a local doughnut-eating competition, and he is an avid visitor of U.S. National Parks, with past trips to Yellowstone and Grand Teton and future plans for more park visits.