Why You Should Hire Me

I have many years of experience in the technical world, and as a result I have an excellent understanding as to what works and what doesn't in a technical development environment. I have also had a good deal of experience outside the technical world, which I believe is necessary to have a balanced perspective. I have both led teams and been a team member. Not every project was a success, of course, but I did learn something from every project, and can use that to help make our future projects together be successful.

Over the years I've been a DBA, a class librarian, a coder, an instructor, a manager, a conference speaker, a tech lead, a developer advocate, and more. So while I can adapt to a variety of roles, I've found that I am most effective when I'm working as a member of a community, especially FOSS communities.

Of course, a full employment history and references are available upon request.

What You Can Expect From Me

I've played many roles in different organizations, but there are some things that you can always depend on from me.

  • Follow-through. I will ensure that I fulfill my commitments.
  • Honesty. I won't sugar-coat things, or hide issues that affect the team.
  • Knowledge Sharing. Whether through formal mentorships or casual interaction, I love to share the knowledge I have with others.
  • Growth. I am an avid learner, and will always want to be better than I was yesterday.
  • Competence. Yes, I actually have the skills I claim to have.
  • Energy. Working with a team that's creating things that matter, and are part of a welcoming community, is what motivates me. I will pass that energy on to others!
  • Fun. Nothing is worse than a somber working environment. Say what you like, but I'm not boring.

What I Expect From You

You don't have to be perfect on all of these, of course, but they are all important. I've learned that if you're a company that doesn't value these things, I probably won't be a very good fit for you.

  • Full support for remote work
  • Active diversity programs — not just words
  • Salary and benefits commensurate with my experience
  • Professional education support: conferences, training, etc.
  • Open development of software
  • Equal benefits for straight/gay, cis/trans
  • Mentoring programs

Contact

Name Ed Leafe
Email ed@leafe.com
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