Software engineer, aspiring gardener and amateur hobbit.

Hi, I'm Stephen. I'm a software engineer, currently working for $BIG_CORP. I'm also but not limited to being a self confessed coffee snob, aspiring gardener, ever frustrated golfer and all round idiot.

Reflecting on a 2023 of Learning and Growth

As I sit down to reflect on the past year, I'm filled with a sense of gratitude and humility for all that 2023 has brought into my life. It was a year marked by learning, growth, and the beginning of new ventures, each step teaching me more about the industry and myself

The long road back from burnout

Burnout: a term so often bandied about, yet seldom understood until you find yourself mired in its depths. I suffered from burnout in 2018, and it's only at the start of 2023 that I feel genuinely rejuvenated.

Book Review: "How to Work with (almost) Anyone."

This book offers actionable insights into managing complex interpersonal dynamics in both professional and personal settings. It has significantly enhanced my effectiveness in my role as a cloud architect at $BIG_CORP, as well as enriched my personal relationships.

Work

  1. Company
    $BIG_CORP
    Role
    Cloud Architect
    Date
  2. Company
    Faria Education
    Role
    Polyglot Developer
    Date
  3. Company
    Futrli
    Role
    Site Lead
    Date
  4. Company
    ShopKeep
    Role
    Lead Developer
    Date
  5. Company
    MissionIQ
    Role
    Software Engineer
    Date
  6. Company
    RepKnight
    Role
    Principal Software Engineer
    Date
  7. Company
    Tascomi
    Role
    Principal Software Engineer
    Date
  8. Company
    RehabStudio
    Role
    Lead Programmer
    Date
  9. Company
    Maildistiller
    Role
    Software Engineer
    Date
  10. Company
    BlackStar.co.uk/Sendit.com
    Role
    Programmer/Head Programmer
    Date
  11. Company
    Atlas Communications (Bytel)
    Role
    Systems Adminstrator
    Date
  12. Company
    Programmer
    Role
    cv3.com
    Date
  13. Company
    BlackStar.co.uk
    Role
    Programmer
    Date