I’m a programmer, software engineer, and consultant, with over 20 years commercial experience. Beginning in 1998, I spent many years crunching data with PL/SQL on Oracle databases, picking up C, Java, C#, and other languages along the way. I've developed back end and front end software, both web and desktop UIs, and infrastructure automation (IaaS). I also have delivery management experience, leading teams and engagements. I’m a skilled communicator, and I have long been accustomed to working with users and stakeholders directly, understanding their needs first hand. I’ve worked in a variety of fields with many years spent in eCommerce. I keep abreast of new technologies but I also properly understand certain legacy technologies that are still in use in the field, notably: relational databases, and Java servlets & JSP. My technical depth is in Java and the JVM stack (Kotlin, Groovy), Spring Framework, Servlet containers (e.g. Tomcat), Oracle Database (PL/SQL), and Hybris. My technical breadth also includes commercial experience in C, C#, ASP.NET, Web Services (REST and SOAP), Jenkins, AWS, and Ansible. I also have an amateur interest in Clojure, while functional programming has strongly influenced my approaches to software design in general. I've practiced test-driven development (TDD) since 2013, but not as an evangelist; I just find it more convenient to create the tests before rather than after building the program. I solve problems with well crafted software. In my opinion, code is as much a liability as it is an asset, so it should be spent wisely solving the right problem. Therefore I always strive to understand the problem thoroughly. I also try to inspire other developers, teach them the practices that I use myself, and help them develop in their own careers.