Ivan Gracia, a Principal Software Engineer at Twilio, has a unique approach to his work and career. He thrives on uncertainty and enjoys exploring big questions and innovations. After being part of the Kurento team behind the open-source WebRTC media server, Ivan chose to stay with Twilio after it acquired the group in 2016. He was drawn to the company's freedom to create and its emphasis on giving employees time and space to pursue their passions. Ivan is passionate about advancing technology and disaster relief and has used his skills to support refugee relief in Greece. However, he decided to prioritize his role at Twilio, citing the scale, reach, and impact of the company as immense. Ivan's approach to performance and innovation epitomizes Twilio's Magic value of Curiosity, which he believes allows him to pick up "gems" or small projects that can lead to big breakthroughs. He is also committed to serving and empowering others, particularly underrepresented groups in the tech industry, through his work with the Hatch Apprenticeship program. Ivan sees Twilio's values as permeating the culture and is dedicated to carrying out those values, making a positive impact at Twilio and within his community.