By 3BL
Originally published on GoDaddy Resource LibraryIf you ask Andre Russell what keeps him going after nearly two decades at GoDaddy, you might expect a standard answer. But Andre doesn芒聙聶t do 芒聙聹standard.芒聙聺 As a Fraud Detection Specialist by day and a coach, content creator, small business owner, DJ, cosplayer, and full-time dad during all other hours, Andre芒聙聶s journey is a testament to passion, perseverance, and the drive to always move forward.Tell us a little bit about yourself and your career journey here at GoDaddy.I first stumbled into GoDaddy nearly 20 years ago after moving to Arizona for school. I was in my 20s, looking for a job, and had no idea I was walking into a career that would become such a huge part of my life. Shortly after joining, I found my niche in the Payment Fraud Division as what I like to call a 芒聙聹Fraud Fighting Cyber Sleuth.芒聙聺 We track down and stop bad actors who try to abuse our platform with compromised payment methods. It芒聙聶s fast-paced, unpredictable, and incredibly fulfilling work. I芒聙聶ve grown alongside this company芒聙聰literally. Watching GoDaddy evolve from its early days to the powerhouse it is today still leaves me speechless.How do you keep yourself motivated and inspired in your work?The ever-changing nature of fraud keeps things exciting, with no two days ever the same. Every morning, I芒聙聶m energized and ready to tackle challenges, knowing I play an integral part in safeguarding people芒聙聶s accounts, payment methods, and trust in our platform. Combined with a deep sense of pride in our mission, this gives me all the motivation I need!What has been your most significant learning experience within the past year?To expect the unexpected. After being in fraud detection this long, I芒聙聶ve learned that nothing really surprises me anymore芒聙聰and that芒聙聶s a good thing. Having a flexible, ready-to-pivot mindset has helped me stay grounded in high-pressure situations and has translated to other areas of my life too.What aspects of GoDaddy芒聙聶s company culture do you appreciate the most?I芒聙聶ve been here long enough to remember Bob Parsons芒聙聶 16 Rules, and I still refer back to them now and then芒聙聰they芒聙聶re worth a read if you haven芒聙聶t seen them.GoDaddy芒聙聶s culture has always celebrated boldness, individuality, and excellence.We have the kind of energy that makes every day exciting芒聙聰whether it芒聙聶s our legendary company parties, or the random celebrity sightings in the office (shoutout to that time I ran into racing icon Danica Patrick)! GoDaddy always knows how to take care of its people. That spirit of fun, ambition, and camaraderie is why so many of us proudly call ourselves 芒聙聹Lifers.芒聙聺Tell us a little about life outside of work.Life outside GoDaddy? Let芒聙聶s just say I don芒聙聶t do boring. My wife Amanda and I are proud parents of two energetic boys who keep us on our toes, running between football games, baseball practices, soccer matches, and martial arts lessons. We coach, we cheer, and we celebrate! I lead our elementary school芒聙聶s Dad芒聙聶s Club, DJ school events, and even play The Grinch each year at our 芒聙聹Breakfast with the Grinch芒聙聺 event芒聙聰an absolute experience in itself. I芒聙聶m also a cosplayer any chance I get, and I love fishing and camping with the family to unplug and recharge. On top of that, I co-own a custom trading card business (ChampionCards.com), and create YouTube content with my kids. There’s never a dull moment芒聙聰and I like it that way.What芒聙聶s your personal mantra?I芒聙聶ve got two:1. 芒聙聹I always move in one direction芒聙聰and that芒聙聶s forward.芒聙聺2. 芒聙聹Keep smiling.芒聙聺No matter what life throws your way, forward motion and a good attitude can carry you a long way.Are you enjoying this series and want to know more about life at GoDaddy? Check out our GoDaddy Life social pages! Follow us to meet our team, learn more about our culture (Teams, ERGs, Locations), careers, and so much more. You芒聙聶re more than just your day job, so come propel your career with us.FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterTikTokCareer Page