Wendy Murphrey has been a JMP user since 2000. And her enthusiasm for our product and our business has not waned!
Jump Into JMP Scripting, 2nd Edition, was released just in time for Discovery.Jump Into JMP Scripting, 2nd Edition, was released just in time for Discovery.Jump Into JMP Scripting, 2nd Edition, was released just in time for Discovery.Senior Principal Technical Support Analyst Wendy Murphrey (@Wendy_Murphrey) is an active member of the JMP User Community, and she dedicates much of her time to helping customers make the most of their JMP investment by researching and responding to their questions and problems.
"I have had the honor of knowing Wendy for many years, and she is a phenomenal person," says Duane Hayes (@Duane_Hayes), Manager of Analytical Technical Support Engineering. "Besides being an expert with JSL and many other areas of JMP, she is very insightful and has the ability to see issues from multiple perspectives, helping others understand them better. Wendy inspires those around her, and it is a pleasure working with her."
In a past Get to Know feature, Dahlia Watkins (@Dahlia_Watkins) put it this way: "Wendy Murphrey is knowledgeable, professional and exhibits the kind of leadership I hope to possess. She is always willing to help and be a soundboard for ideas I may have."
Wendy is a team lead in the Tech Support group, mentoring junior teammates. And while Tech Support is her primary focus, Wendy has also been a frequent Discovery Summit presenter, served on the team that developed the JMP Scripting Certification and co-authored Jump Into JMP Scripting. The book won the 2009-2010 Award of Merit from the Society for Technical Communication, Carolina Chapter, for applying technical communication principles in a highly proficient manner.
"Wendy Murphrey always demonstrates professionalism and the desire to build a better product," says Sheila Loring (@sheila_loring), Principal Technical Writer. "The pride she takes in her work is truly inspiring."
Lightning Round
Where were you born?
Henderson, NC
What was your first job?
Receptionist at a hair salon
In one word, what's the best thing about your current job?
Variety
Wendy and her family in Nashville, TN, this summer: : Walker, Wendy, Britt, Graham, and future daughter-in-law Megan.Wendy and her family in Nashville, TN, this summer: : Walker, Wendy, Britt, Graham, and future daughter-in-law Megan.Wendy and her family in Nashville, TN, this summer: : Walker, Wendy, Britt, Graham, and future daughter-in-law Megan.List three of your favorite hobbies.
As a recent empty-nester (can you call it that if they are still on the payroll??), I need some new hobbies! Spending time with my family will always be my favorite though.
Describe yourself in three words.
Dependable, conscientious, detail-oriented
What book are you reading?
Rising Strong by Brené Brown
What is your favorite movie genre?
Comedy
What is the first web page you go to when you start work?
InsideSAS
Riding side-by-sides in TN with her boys - the life of a boy mom!Riding side-by-sides in TN with her boys - the life of a boy mom!Riding side-by-sides in TN with her boys - the life of a boy mom!If you could have a dinner party with five famous people, who would they be?
Tom Hanks, Morgan Freeman, Chip and Joanna Gaines, Diana (Princess of Wales)
What is your favorite podcast to listen to?
I prefer music to podcasts.
Name one JMP-related achievement that you're proud of.
Jump Into JMP Scripting
Name one thing most of your colleagues would be surprised to know.
I was convinced I would be a CPA. But then I interned at an accounting firm during tax season and realized that was not for me!
Name one other person in the division who you admire and describe why in three sentences or fewer.
There are many, so this question is difficult. Diana Levey (@Diana_Levey) embodies the type of leadership that inspires people to be the best version of themselves. She appears as comfortable in front of large groups as small, is articulate, and has mad writing skills!
This or That
What does Wendy prefer?
- A seaside holiday OVER mountains
- Dogs OVER cats
- Coffee OVER tea
- JSL OVER Graph Builder
- Restaurant OVER picnic
- Pie OVER cake
- Late night OVER morning
- Ambivert OVER extrovert or introvert
- Silly OVER serious
- Low tech OVER high tech
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