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

October 29, 2023

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.

Juggling Multiple Projects: The Art of Balancing Time and Passion

October 4, 2023

In software development, passion projects often pile up as swiftly as the frameworks and languages evolve. This article deals with how I balance my current set of projects and how I have found a way to keep momentum going.

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

October 4, 2023

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?"

September 3, 2023

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

Company
$BIG_CORP
Role
Cloud Architect
Date
March 2022 Present
Company
Faria Education
Role
Polyglot Developer
Date
October 2019 March 2022
Company
Futrli
Role
Site Lead
Date
December 2018 September 2019
Company
ShopKeep
Role
Lead Developer
Date
November 2015 December 2018
Company
MissionIQ
Role
Software Engineer
Date
September 2013 November 2015
Company
RepKnight
Role
Principal Software Engineer
Date
September 2012 September 2013
Company
Tascomi
Role
Principal Software Engineer
Date
July 2009 Septemeber 2013
Company
RehabStudio
Role
Lead Programmer
Date
Dec 2008 July 2009
Company
Maildistiller
Role
Software Engineer
Date
September 2007 December 2008
Company
BlackStar.co.uk/Sendit.com
Role
Programmer/Head Programmer
Date
April 2002 September 2007
Company
Atlas Communications (Bytel)
Role
Systems Adminstrator
Date
April 2001 April 2002
Company
Programmer
Role
cv3.com
Date
Jan 2001 March 2001
Company
BlackStar.co.uk
Role
Programmer
Date
Jan 2000 Nov 2000