InfluxData is a company that offers time series data management tools, and Susannah Brodnitz has joined their marketing team after working as a research assistant in oceanographic studies. She was drawn to the company because of its focus on using clear and engaging writing to help people understand complex ideas and information. The role involves learning about various uses of InfluxDB and writing about them in an exciting way, which sparks new projects. Susannah is interested in the company's product, particularly its geospatial analysis tools that can significantly reduce analysis time. She values the company's commitment to sharing code and working in a collaborative team environment, which she finds engaging and welcoming after her isolated academic research experience.