Our Founders
The Wild Noodle was launched in 2005 by Soraya Cadenas and Brian Conte with years of experience in the tech industry. The company's mission is to make hiring more efficient and effective by helping employers to identify the most qualified candidates through AI-powered language-independent programming screening.
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Brian Conte, CEO. Brian has over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience and technology expertise. Brian managed the development of Microsoft's first browser in 1985 and later founded hDC, the first Windows software company. Brian ran hDC, later named Express Systems, for 10 years before selling it to WRQ in 1996, where he remained as CTO. Brian spearheaded the development of one of WRQ's most successful products, Express 2000, which generated more than $10 million in its first year. Brian subsequently founded Fast Track and ran Microsoft Imagine Cup Algorithm competition from 2004 to 2008. Brian holds a BSE in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Princeton University. |
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Soraya Cardenas, President. Dr. Soraya Cardenas-Conte conducts research on issues related to digital society, such as employment, education and the digital divide. She has presented her work at IEEE AI conferences and is helping build an applied technology bachelors at her college. Dr. Cardenas-Conte is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including Researcher of the Year and Presidential Fellow. |
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