Cody Wood
Position: Technical Writer
What is your favorite thing to do on your days off: Beyond hanging with my family and 2 kids, I love playing Golf (enthusiastically but poorly) whenever I can.
What is your favorite part of your role at SSI: Which role?! Maybe that’s my favorite part. I love working for a small business because I get opportunities to learn and serve in a variety of areas across the broad spectrum of what we do to support customers.
What do you see as the next step in your career at Stratagem Solutions, Inc (SSI): I look forward to continuing to learn about Task Order Manager responsibilities and acquisition analyst support.
What is your favorite thing about working at Stratagem Solutions, Inc (SSI):Apart from the people, which has to be the first thing that comes to mind, I’d say the culture of growth. SSI is an extremely supportive environment, but there are always people and leaders who are willing to challenge you and give you opportunities to grow. It’s important to feel secure and supported, but we don’t grow until we get uncomfortable. SSI provides the right balance of support and opportunity that generates sustainable personal/career growth.
How has your career advanced since you’ve been with SSI:I came on as a technical writer to support a customer. Since joining, I’ve provided that customer technical writing/editing support, manpower support, become the documentation lead for my customer, taken over managing a contract, and added acquisition analyst support. For SSI, I’ve taken on Department Manager responsibilities and am beginning Task Order Management as well.
Where is your happy place in Huntsville, AL: I have a few. My house, the golf course, and Monte Sano/Land Trust trails are all happy places for me.
What is your favorite quote: It’s unfair to make me pick one, but for now I’ll say that my favorite quote is: “All the truth in the world is held in stories.” My grandfather was a great storyteller, and to this day I remain convinced that one of the most effective tools we have at our disposal to help others understand something is an appropriate story.
What is one thing you cannot do without:My wife and kids. Other than that, I have to have outside, physical hobbies. When I go without exercise in the fresh air, I deteriorate.