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Meet Joe Tufo, lead technical consultant, whose unwavering dedication to mentoring has promoted greater collaboration across Perficient’s Sitecore practice. Over the last five years, Joe has embodied a growth mindset, progressing from senior technical consultant to lead developer. His work, from creating customized solutions for clients to managing software development processes, reflects Perficient’s commitment to make a difference. Continue reading to learn more about his involvement with the Acquia team and how his passion for learning has inspired continuous growth.
What is your role? Describe a typical day in the life.
As a lead developer, my role involves overseeing the development process and ensuring both best practices and functional requirements are met across projects. A typical day begins with multiple stand-ups with geographically dispersed teams, which helps align priorities and address any blockers. I work on both Acquia Site Studio and traditional Drupal projects. In Site Studio, much of the development occurs in the admin interface, with configurations exported and reviewed by checking the feature branch directly in the admin due to the complexity of the exported configurations. For traditional Drupal projects, I perform code reviews by inspecting the code directly. Across both types of projects, I focus on maintaining consistency, adhering to best practices, and ensuring the work aligns with functional requirements. Alongside these responsibilities, I also manage my own development tasks, balancing leadership duties with hands-on contributions to project progress.
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Whether big or small, how do you make a difference for our clients, colleagues, communities, or teams?
I make a difference by always being accessible and approachable for questions, feedback, or even quick Drupal tutorials. I try to be patient and understanding because I know not everyone comes in with the same level of knowledge or experience. I’ve been there myself, and I really appreciated when someone took the time to help me and answered my questions kindly. Now, I want to pay that forward by creating a supportive environment where my team feels comfortable reaching out and confident in what they’re learning.
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What are your proudest accomplishments, personally and professionally? Any milestone moments at Perficient?
I’m proud of all the work I do at Perficient because each project is unique. If I had to pick a standout accomplishment, it would be the search implementation we did for a healthcare client. That project was particularly special because it involved collaborating with multiple business units and other development teams, all while integrating a search technology we hadn’t used with Drupal before. It was a great opportunity to learn something new, work with new people, and deliver a truly unique and impactful solution for the client.
What advice would you give to colleagues who are starting their career with Perficient?
My advice would be to take on as many different projects as you can and to step outside of your comfort zone. Don’t shy away from work that’s unfamiliar or challenging; it’s one of the best ways to learn and grow. The more you expose yourself to new technologies and approaches, the more versatile and valuable you’ll become.
What motivates you in your daily work?
The opportunity to grow and help others succeed is what motivates me in my daily work. I’m always happy to provide guidance or support to my team because their success is just as important as my own. I want to see the Acquia team thrive and knowing I can contribute to that motivates me to give my best every day.
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With Perficient’s mission statement in mind, how do you obsess over outcomes?
I obsess over client outcomes because our success is directly tied to their success. By focusing on delivering the best results, I ensure that our solutions meet their needs, drive impact, and build long-term relationships.
What are you passionate about outside of work?
Outside of work, I’m passionate about my family and sports. My wife and I have two sons and a Shiba Inu. I coach both of my sons in baseball, which I really enjoy. I’ve been playing baseball since I was 4 years old. I still play in two amateur baseball leagues, plus I play recreational basketball. Sports have always been a big part of my life, and I’ve met some of my best friends through playing sports. It’s a great way to stay connected, stay active, and share something with my family.
What goals do you have for personal and professional development?
One of my main goals is to continue helping and mentoring other developers. I had a great opportunity to work with our offshore team, and it was incredibly rewarding. I look forward to growing in this area, sharing my knowledge, and helping others develop their skills.
What’s one thing you wish your colleagues knew about you?
One thing that’s not widely known about me is that I have an identical twin brother. It never really came up much, but things have gotten interesting now that our kids go to the same school and play sports together. Since we live in the same city, people often see both of us at different times and get confused. It’s been a fun and unexpected situation, but it’s also led to some awkward moments.
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