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Full stack developer and consultant with over seven years of experience building websites and applications for clients. Occasionally, I like to write about the things I'm learning and thinking about here at my blog.

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  1. February 09, 2024|2 min read |

    Last year was my first time leading a team of engineers. I had to learn to give and receive feedback as a leader. Here are some things I learned that could help others in similar positions.

  2. June 30, 2023|3 min read |

    A short reflection on that feeling in your gut and when the world starts spinning.

  3. June 20, 2023|2 min read |

    A short reflection on over-engineering, prompted from reading an old case study on Netflix and their landing page optimizations.

  4. June 12, 2023|6 min read |

    With eight years of experience in software engineering under my belt, I've had the pleasure of working on many teams across many industries. I thought I'd take an opportunity to reflect on and share with you my impressions of what makes a great engineering team.

  5. September 24, 2022|4 min read |

    If you want to cultivate a great engineering culture that encourages collaboration and growth, you must look closely at how you conduct code reviews. The wrong approach can lead to a toxic environment that discourages engineers from contributing. The right approach can fuel growth, innovation, and wonderful outcomes for your organization, clients, and team.

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