My first principle is **user experience**. Software is interesting because of what it can do for people, and we all put up with mediocre software every day. This dissatisfaction drives me to set a high standard for our work.

As a programmer, I've learned to make code **small, simple, and readable**. My aim is prolific and expeditious code output while maintaining quality. I make loosely-coupled components, understandable abstractions, and low-ceremony frameworks.

As a teammate and leader, I am devoted to **friendliness** and **respect**. I am a good communicator, love sharing my knowledge, and learning from others. I've given talks at local user groups and mentored at work and in my free time.