Working with Me

I work best when I’m actually building something, not just discussing ideas. I like to put ideas into action right away, especially when there’s a clear problem and I have the freedom to solve it how I think is best. I learn by doing, not by reading about it.

The collaboration that brings out my strengths: small teams, fast iteration, candid feedback. I don’t need consensus before starting; I’d rather ship something imperfect and iterate than wait for permission. If you’re working with me, match my energy or let me run.

Communication I appreciate: direct and concise. Please say exactly what you mean. I’d rather hear “this isn’t working” than a compliment sandwich that buries the point.

What I Value

I want to build things that help people do more and become more themselves, not just tools that make things easier. I think good software is opinionated and can help us understand and shape the world. Craftsmanship is important to me; I care about how well things are made. I respect people who get things done, not just those who talk about it. I also appreciate people who have strong opinions but are willing to change their minds when new evidence comes up. I like to have fun at work and enjoy working with people who don’t take themselves too seriously.

My Quirks

I start a lot of things. If you’re a Gallup believer, Activator plus Ideation means I’ll often have five projects going at once. I’m working on this. If I seem distracted, it’s probably because I’m excited about a new idea, not because I don’t care about yours.

I can be impatient with process for process’s sake. I hate the feeling of wasting time.

Communication Style

Call me. For anything that would take more than two messages back and forth, I prefer to just hop on a quick sync. I hate the slow drip of notifications; they fragment my attention and pull me out of deep work.

For longer updates or things that don’t need an immediate response, I prefer writing. I’d rather read a clear document than have a meeting. But for solving problems in real time, I like to talk it out.

I need long stretches of uninterrupted focus to do my best work. I read Deep Work by Cal Newport at an impressionable age. If you’re working with me, batch your questions and then let’s talk through them all at once rather than pinging me throughout the day.

That said, I’m working on being more responsive async. I know not everyone can jump on a call, and my preference for voice can put the burden on others. Bear with me.

How to Give Me Feedback

Please be specific when giving me feedback. Use the MORI method: share the Moment, your Observation, the Result, and then ask about it. I take feedback seriously when it’s grounded in something real. Vague concerns don’t land with me. I’m not fragile.

My Growth Areas

Finishing. I love starting things, and follow-through is something I’m always striving for. I build systems (sprints, WIP limits) to force myself to complete before jumping to the next shiny idea.

Providing stability. I’m always thinking three steps ahead, which can make others feel like the ground is shifting beneath them. I’m working on communicating consistency even when my mind is elsewhere.

Listening without solving. I default to Conceptual listening: “What’s the big idea?” Sometimes people just need to be heard, not fixed.