Eagles Make Aeries
Aeries comes from “aerie,” meaning an eagle’s nest. We proudly call ourselves “Eagles” because we’ve built a Student Information System that acts as a nest for your student data. Unlike a real eagle’s nest, ours is securely in the Cloud, keeping your data safe and accessible.
We soar high, each bringing their unique talents, skillsets, education, and backgrounds to the table.
We soar high, each bringing their unique talents, skillsets, education, and backgrounds to the table. Together across our four divisions, we weave a tapestry of innovation, collaboration, and excellence that propels EdTech forward. With every idea shared, problem solved, and goal achieved, we prove that our strength lies in our unity. Because when Eagles unite, we soar to new heights, creating a brighter future for all, together.
We Believe
All Means All
Education is a Human Right
Empathetic Innovation Starts With Us
Visible, Not Vulnerable
Meet our Eagles
Our Eagles bring their extensive knowledge and expertise to our Customer Experience, IT/OPs, Product, and Sales & Marketing Divisions. Often working behind-the-scenes, their keen insights and nuanced understanding of K-12 Education and Technology build a product integral to so many educators’ lives. It is through our Eagles’ unwavering commitment that, together, we continue to shape the future of education by building a product with care and intentionality.
Matt Hoffman
Vista, California
As a Senior Software Developer, Matt works diligently on a variety of tasks including collaborating with fellow developers on code reviews, capacity building, engaging in scrum ceremonies, solutioning, and so much more. Matt said he's continuously learning from external sources and his very talented colleagues!
Matt shared: "Alongside thousands of talented educators and district faculty, our Product Division creates tools and experiences that foster student success. We evaluate feedback from district and school personnel, attend local user group meetings, and internally strategize to surpass expectations and empower our customers with insightful data. Whether through intuitive designs, enhanced student data insights, or seamless interoperability with other leading software products, our goal is to maximize the usefulness and flexibility of our product."
When Matt's not working, you'll find him partaking in many different outdoor activities: rock climbing, biking, hiking, and participating in Spartan races and obstacle courses. Plus, he's always ready for culinary competitions amongst friends, themed parties, board game nights, of course, a good cryptographic puzzle.
Lori Leal
Port Lavaca, Texas
Lori has been a part of Aeries since 2022. She was originally introduced to Aeries during her role at a school district. "I immediately was able to tell the pride the Aeries had and was able to witness how each employee genuinely enjoyed what they were doing. I wanted to be able to take the good energy and feed it to others, just like I was experiencing!"
As a member of the Training Department, she works with each job role at a district to prepare them for success. Some days are spent onsite training districts, while others involve taking support Zoom calls. She is also involved with scheduling training requests, updating documents, and providing the best customer service for our clients. She says, "Being flexible and ready at the drop of a hat just makes the day interesting. At the end of the day, if our clients are happy and satisfied, then it is a win for the day.”
When Lori isn't helping districts increase their Aeries knowledge, you can find her spending time with her precious grandbabies or visiting the casino.
Tracey Berry
California
Before Tracey came to Aeries in 2019, she was an Aeries Administrator and #CALPADS Coordinator for a small high school district. Now, as a Business Analyst, her day-to-day is a “dynamic blend of activities”, as she says. She collaborates with stakeholders and developers, gathers requirements about current features, and provides recommendations for improvement. Her team recognizes that efficiency allows educators to spend more time on teaching, and less time on paperwork. When she’s not helping customers out, Tracey enjoys spending time with her horse and husband. Plus, she’s guided by her favorite quote, “Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway”!"
Breana Lobo
Orange, California
Breana began her role at Aeries in 2023. Her diverse professional background includes working with professional sports teams like the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Galaxy and contributing to managing accounts on SAAS platforms for home renovation and medical software.
Now, as an Account Manager, she serves as the liaison between a school district and the tools required to manage student data efficiently.
"I collaborate closely with all our departments to ensure that our districts receive the most excellent experience possible. I get to connect with district officials over meetings and chat with them about the amazing benefits of Aeries", she said.
Breana discovered her love for KPOP music during the COVID-19 pandemic, and especially loves listening to BTS with her husband and two daughters. Additionally, she enjoys attending conventions, events at her local boba shop, and attending sporting events like LA Galaxy Games.
Kevin Evans
Las Vegas, Nevada
Since joining Aeries in 2018, Kevin has held various exciting roles: Quality Control to Business Analyst to writing SQL for the initial Ed-Fi implementation to automated testing, and now presently Load Testing in DevOps. He previously was an IT Director who used Aeries for 18 years, which allows him to contribute to the team from a customer's perspective.
His skillset has increased in various platforms including Python, .git, Azure DevOps, AWS, Automated Testing, Docker, VS Code, VS Studio, SQL Queries, CI/CD Pipelines, FastAPI, OpenAPI, Ed-Fi, Playwright, Locust, and many, many more!
He shared about how much he loves learning new things: "The DevOps Team keeps the unseen things up and running, so I'm happy to say I get to work on foundational stuff. When I look up on a typical day, most of the day is already gone which means that I'm having fun while working and I enjoy what I do."
When he's not working on researching, you can find Kevin on his Harley, swimming, learning about all things "tech", and of course, spending time with his grandkids.
Kim Vi
Garden Grove, California
Kim has been with Aeries since 2022. In her role as a Junior Software Developer in the Product Division, Kim helps creating a reliable SIS that helps support student learning and enhances communication among students, teachers, and parents. A majority of her days are spent writing code, testing its functionality, and documenting changes, all while learning new features to better support customers.
She says, "Programming is a team sport, and collaboration is essential to our daily workflow. By working together, we can develop better solutions."
When she's not creating innovative solutions for our users, Kim enjoys exploring new cuisines, experiencing unique pop-up events, visiting Disneyland, and kickboxing.
Matt Hoffman
Senior Software Developer
Vista, California
As a Senior Software Developer, Matt works diligently on a variety of tasks including collaborating with fellow developers on code reviews, capacity building, engaging in scrum ceremonies, solutioning, and so much more. Matt said he’s continuously learning from external sources and his very talented colleagues!
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Matt shared: “Alongside thousands of talented educators and district faculty, our Product Division creates tools and experiences that foster student success. We evaluate feedback from district and school personnel, attend local user group meetings, and internally strategize to surpass expectations and empower our customers with insightful data. Whether through intuitive designs, enhanced student data insights, or seamless interoperability with other leading software products, our goal is to maximize the usefulness and flexibility of our product.”
When Matt’s not working, you’ll find him partaking in many different outdoor activities: rock climbing, biking, hiking, and participating in Spartan races and obstacle courses. Plus, he’s always ready for culinary competitions amongst friends, themed parties, board game nights, of course, a good cryptographic puzzle.
Lori Leal
Aeries Training Specialist
Port Lavaca, Texas
Lori has been a part of Aeries since 2022. She was originally introduced to Aeries during her role at a school district. “I immediately was able to tell the pride the Aeries had and was able to witness how each employee genuinely enjoyed what they were doing. I wanted to be able to take the good energy and feed it to others, just like I was experiencing!”
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As a member of the Training Department, she works with each job role at a district to prepare them for success. Some days are spent onsite training districts, while others involve taking support Zoom calls. She is also involved with scheduling training requests, updating documents, and providing the best customer service for our clients. She says, “Being flexible and ready at the drop of a hat just makes the day interesting. At the end of the day, if our clients are happy and satisfied, then it is a win for the day.”
When Lori isn’t helping districts increase their Aeries knowledge, you can find her spending time with her precious grandbabies or visiting the casino.
Breana Lobo
Account Executive
Orange, California
Breana began her role at Aeries in 2023. Her diverse professional background includes working with professional sports teams like the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Galaxy and contributing to managing accounts on SAAS platforms for home renovation and medical software.
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Now, as an Account Manager, she serves as the liaison between a school district and the tools required to manage student data efficiently.
“I collaborate closely with all our departments to ensure that our districts receive the most excellent experience possible. I get to connect with district officials over meetings and chat with them about the amazing benefits of Aeries”, she said.
Breana discovered her love for KPOP music during the COVID-19 pandemic, and especially loves listening to BTS with her husband and two daughters. Additionally, she enjoys attending conventions, events at her local boba shop, and attending sporting events like LA Galaxy Games.
Tracey Berry
Senior Business Analyst
California
Before Tracey came to Aeries in 2019, she was an Aeries Administrator and #CALPADS Coordinator for a small high school district. Now, as a Business Analyst, her day-to-day is a “dynamic blend of activities”, as she says.
Read More
Kevin Evans
Software Development Engineer in Test
Las Vegas, Nevada
Since joining Aeries in 2018, Kevin has held various exciting roles: Quality Control to Business Analyst to writing SQL for the initial Ed-Fi implementation to automated testing, and now presently Load Testing in DevOps. He previously was an IT Director who used Aeries for 18 years, which allows him to contribute to the team from a customer’s perspective.
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He shared about how much he loves learning new things: “The DevOps Team keeps the unseen things up and running, so I’m happy to say I get to work on foundational stuff. When I look up on a typical day, most of the day is already gone which means that I’m having fun while working and I enjoy what I do.”
When he’s not working on researching, you can find Kevin on his Harley, swimming, learning about all things “tech”, and of course, spending time with his grandkids.
Kim Vi
Junior Developer
Garden Grove, California
Kim has been with Aeries since 2022. In her role as a Junior Software Developer in the Product Division, Kim helps creating a reliable SIS that helps support student learning and enhances communication among students, teachers, and parents. A majority of her days are spent writing code, testing its functionality, and documenting changes, all while learning new features to better support customers.
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When she’s not creating innovative solutions for our users, Kim enjoys exploring new cuisines, experiencing unique pop-up events, visiting Disneyland, and kickboxing.
Our Company Values
We are customer centered.
We put our customers at the center of everything we do and listen to their needs and feedback. We have a positive and proactive attitude towards solving their problems and delivering value. We respect and appreciate our customers' diversity and perspectives. We believe that customer satisfaction is the key to success and trust.
We are vibrantly innovative.
We thrive on change and seek new opportunities with enthusiasm and creativity. We are not afraid to challenge the status quo and embrace new ideas. We learn from our experience and share our insights with others. We believe that change is the catalyst for growth, and the future belongs to those who create it.
We are relentless learners.
We are committed to the pursuit of excellence and growth in every aspect of our work. We are always curious, open-minded, and eager to learn from our successes and failures. We challenge ourselves and others to experiment with new ideas and welcome feedback as an opportunity. We embrace relentless learning as a mindset and habit that drives us to create value for our customers, our partners, and our communities.
We are in this together.
We are motivated by the values of collaboration, unity, and synergy. We actively support each other to achieve more than we hoped for. We act with respect, kindness, and gratitude towards each other. We use our varied insights and backgrounds to create innovative solutions for our customers, our partners, and our communities. We are in this journey together as a transformational organization that improves every day.
Our Leadership Team
Meet our Leaders who, hand-in-hand with their team, harness innovation, growth, and positive change.