@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ I think of myself as a **systems engineer turned people‑first leader**: I stil
-**Focus areas**:
- GitLab Dedicated for Government operations and enablement
- Planning and execution for Dedicated GDG US Public Sector initiatives
- Building and maintaining a strong trustfocused team
- Building and maintaining a strong, trust-focused team
You'll often find me working at the intersection of **reliability, compliance, and pragmatism**: taking requirements that can feel heavy (FedRAMP, SLAs, audits) and turning them into workflows that real humans can operate without burning out.
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A few themes that describe how I try to lead:
-**Fair, calm, and steady**
I work hard to treat people consistently and fairly, especially under pressure. I don't raise my voice; I slow things down enough to make good decisions.
-**Restorative by default**
I'm drawn to messy, broken, or ambiguous areas that need untangling. I like taking something that "sort of works" and turning it into something dependable.
-**Deliberate and risk‑aware**
I'm comfortable making decisions, but I tend to **look at a problem from multiple angles** before we commit. I care about edge cases and failure modes.
-**Harmony, not avoidance**
I value healthy disagreement and direct feedback, but I'll usually look for a way to **lower the emotional temperature** and keep us focused on outcomes, not personalities.
-**High standards, human pace**
I believe we can (and should) do excellent work, but never at the cost of people's health or families. I will push on clarity, ownership, and follow‑through, not on heroics.
-**Fair, calm, and steady** – I work hard to treat people consistently and fairly, especially under pressure. I don't raise my voice; I slow things down enough to make good decisions.
-**Restorative by default** – I'm drawn to messy, broken, or ambiguous areas that need untangling. I like taking something that "sort of works" and turning it into something dependable.
-**Deliberate and risk‑aware** – I'm comfortable making decisions, but I tend to look at a problem from multiple angles before we commit. I care about edge cases and failure modes.
-**Harmony, not avoidance** – I value healthy disagreement and direct feedback, but I'll usually look for a way to lower the emotional temperature and keep us focused on outcomes, not personalities.
-**High standards, human pace** – I believe we can (and should) do excellent work, but never at the cost of people's health or families. I will push on clarity, ownership, and follow‑through, not on heroics.
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-**Working hours**:
- Roughly **08:00–17:00 US Mountain Time**.
- I'm occasionally available outside that window for incidents or cross‑timezone needs, but never full 24/7.
- I'm occasionally available outside that window for incidents or cross‑timezone needs, but I'm not on 24/7.
-**Asynchronous first**:
- I prefer **issues, MRs, and well‑structured docs** over meetings.
- If a topic is fuzzy, I'll often start with a written outline before we talk live.
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**What helps**
-**Bring context and options**
A short summary of the situation, a link or two, and 1–2 options you're considering go a long way.
-**Tell me the constraint**
If you're blocked by time, process, or unclear ownership, say that explicitly. I'll help unblock or re‑scope.
-**Be candid**
It's okay (and encouraged) to say "I disagree" or "this feels unsustainable." I'd rather surface tension early than have quiet frustration.
-**Give me time to process**
I tend to absorb information and rarely react immediately. For most asks or decisions, I'll need time to think before I respond or act — that's just how I operate. If you need an answer quickly, say so and I'll flag if I need more time.
-**Bring context and options** – A short summary of the situation, a link or two, and 1–2 options you're considering go a long way.
-**Tell me the constraint** – If you're blocked by time, process, or unclear ownership, say that explicitly. I'll help unblock or re‑scope.
-**Be candid** – It's okay (and encouraged) to say "I disagree" or "this feels unsustainable." I'd rather surface tension early than have quiet frustration.
-**Give me time to process** – I tend to absorb information and rarely react immediately. For most asks or decisions, I'll need time to think before I respond or act — that's just how I operate. If you need an answer quickly, say so and I'll flag if I need more time.
