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.

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.

Book Review: "Will It Make the Boat Go Faster?"

Over the past few months, the book "Will It Make the Boat Go Faster?" has profoundly influenced my approach to both work and life. Recommended to me by a trusted mentor, Simon Whittaker, the book's central question has helped me cut through distractions and focus on what truly matters. From my role as a Cloud Architect at $BIG_CORP to personal responsibilities, this guiding principle has improved my efficiency and decision-making, giving life to my new mantra: "If it's not bad, it's good."

Work

  1. Company
    $BIG_CORP
    Role
    Cloud Architect
    Date
  2. Company
    Faria Education
    Role
    Polyglot Developer
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  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