Culture Articles
We Turned an Awards Ceremony into a Live Arcade With AI
How SEP used Generative AI to help NCWIT Awards participants build and deploy Three.js games
SEP Ranks #2 on Indianapolis’ 2026 Top Workplaces List
Westfield, IN – May 7, 2026 – SEP, a software product design and development firm based in Westfield, Indiana, has once again earned a spot among Central Indiana’s Top Workplaces, placing second in the Midsize Companies category. The recognition is based entirely on employee feedback collected through an anonymous survey administered by Energage LLC. Survey […]
The AI Collaboration Paradox
One of our teams at SEP has gone all-in on agentic development. I don’t mean they’re simply using AI tools heavily; I mean they’re deliberately redesigning their team processes, shared infrastructure, and ways of working around it. When I was talking to the team about their experiences, one thing kept jumping out at me: AI […]
Cool Computer Name Ideas: Examples, Tips & Why IT Cares
Pop quiz: What do wizards, superheroes, and your work computer have in common?They all need a good name. Your computer name is the first impression you make on the IT team, the conversation starter when someone glances at the label on your laptop, and let’s be honest, probably the most fun part of your onboarding […]
SEP Named One of Indiana’s Best Places to Work for 2026
SEP has been named one of Indiana’s Best Places to Work for 2026 by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce — marking the 17th time the Westfield-based software product design and development company has received the honor. SEP was selected in the medium company category, which includes organizations with between 75 and 249 U.S. employees. Headquartered in Westfield, Indiana, […]
A Day in the Life of a Graphic Designer at SEP
Morning: Getting Started One of the things I love most about SEP is the flexibility with my schedule. I have to drop my son off at school at 8:30 am, so I usually don’t arrive at the office until 8:50am. Being able to start a little later in the day is great for me, but […]
Inside SEP’s ESOP: What Actually Changes When Employees Become Owners
Most people do not think much about company ownership until they start one themselves. You show up, do good work, collect a paycheck, and maybe get a 401(k) match if you are lucky. Ownership? That is for founders and executives. But what if it weren’t? In 2010, SEP’s founders made a decision that fundamentally changed […]
Celebrating Our 2025 SEP Interns
This summer, SEP welcomed another incredible group of interns who jumped into real-world projects, asked great questions, and left their mark on our teams. From software engineering to AI-focused problem solving, each intern brought curiosity, fresh perspective, and a genuine excitement for learning. We asked a few of them to share what surprised them about […]
Book Review: Storytelling with Data
This summer, I read Storytelling with Data by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic. It’s a book I’d recommend to anyone working with data or to anyone who wants to become a better communicator. Even if you think you know the basics of charting, this book offers a whole new lens for seeing how data can be used […]
Meet Our 2025 Summer Interns!
Each summer, we welcome a new class of interns to SEP. These talented students bring fresh perspectives, curiosity, and enthusiasm to their teams—and this year is no exception. Let’s meet the 2025 software engineering and business operations interns, and hear what they’re excited to learn this summer! Adnan Farid Software Engineering InternSchool: University of FloridaMajor: Computer […]
SEP Recognized as Top Workplace in Central Indiana for 2025
Westfield, IN – May 12, 2025 – SEP, a top software development firm based in Westfield, Indiana, has once again been awarded the first-place honor in Central Indiana’s Top Workplaces. This year, SEP captured the top spot in the Midsize Companies category based exclusively on employee feedback collected through a third-party. The anonymous survey is […]
SEP Wins TechPoint’s 2025 Exceptional Employer Mira Award
SEP Recognized as Indiana’s Top Tech Employer, Winning TechPoint’s Prestigious Mira Award Westfield, Indiana – SEP has been named Exceptional Employer by TechPoint at the 26th annual Mira Awards. This award recognizes companies that are developing talent through skills-based hiring of STEM roles; advancing diversity, equity and inclusion; cultivating workplace culture; and making a positive […]