5 Questions with Richard C. | Senior Software Engineer - Connectivity Strategy

With a growing team of 850+ dedicated employees, our "Meet the Flock" series spotlights the many faces, departments and specialties of Flock Safety. We’re excited to share the stories of our exceptional employees, each contributing their unique talents and perspectives to our shared mission of eliminating crime and shaping safer communities.

This week, we're excited to introduce Richard Coffey, a senior software engineer.

‍1. Describe what you do in 5 words or less. ‍

Connect devices to the internet!

2. What is your favorite part of your job? ‍

Working with IoT devices means working with a lot of “un-google-able” problems. The opportunity to solve novel problems in brand new technology is really engaging and makes my day to day work interesting. There is something inherently satisfying about being the first person to solve a specific problem. Even if you may have created the problem yourself.

3. What’s your favorite hobby?

I really enjoy cooking. The process of picking out fresh ingredients and cooking them into a delicious meal is one of life’s great pleasures. One of the truly underrated aspects of cooking is the aromatherapy you get from things like caramelized onions or roasted garlic. 

4. What’s something you are currently (or just finished) listening to, watching, or reading right now? ‍

How to be Perfect by Michael Schur. Otherwise known as Mose from The Office, Michael Schurr produced The Office, Parks and Rec, and The Good Place. It’s a great book about the development of modern philosophy, with the goal of reconciling the guilt people often feel from not being “morally perfect”. It’s a really funny read, with the same kind of humor that made characters like Leslie Knope and Michael Scott so relatable. 

5. What’s the best life or professional advice you’ve been given?

“Make the little decisions correctly, and the big decisions fall into place”

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