Pro-Social Behavior
As someone who tries to maintain a consistent and up-to-date, if atypical, online presence, it’s no small effort to update profiles and such when taking a new job. Here’s the list of the sites I’ve edited recently (documented here as a reference for next time I need to make such changes, if nothing else):
Besides the basic information, over time I’ve crafted a professional profile statement that I use to describe myself. It comes in three flavors depending on length required:
Technologist building systems and organizations that promote human flourishing.
Technologist building both systems and organizations that are secure, scaleable, cost-effective, and most of all, promote human flourishing.
Technologist building both systems and organizations that are secure, scaleable, cost-effective, and most of all, promote human flourishing. Well-versed in programming languages, cloud technologies, and people management. Experienced with the entire engineering lifecycle, from ideation and requirements design to architecture and implementation to sales and support. Also an avid runner, amateur musician, and owner of every iteration of the Raspberry Pi.
When I need a brief personal description, I use this:
husband, father, son, brother, musician, runner, and maker of things
I’ve also used a number of headshots through the years, here’s a couple of my favorites, in reverse chronological order:
