Hi, I'm Jake.
I'm a senior software engineer and engineering leader with over a decade of experience building and shipping software in small, high-trust teams. I learn in public, write every day, and focus on making both systems and people better.
I work full time as a senior software engineer and engineering manager, helping teams ship cool things while growing their skills, judgment, and confidence.
I teach bootcamps, mentor 1:1, and work with dozens of engineers at different stages of their careers.
I organize the Maine JS Meetup, which has grown into an engaged, highly technical group helping strengthen the Maine tech scene.
I write daily, from TILs to longer essays about technology, leadership, and culture.
I live in rural Maine and enjoy reading, meditating, rucking, playing music, and Minecraft.
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