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Bicycle rider. Engineering Manager/Technology Leader with 20+ years in the trenches as an entrepreneur, IC, people manager, department head, cheerleader, program lead, and pretty much every other role you can think of (yes, even graphic designer). Scotch drinker. Not always in that order. Hi. I’m Scott. I lead project teams building websites, applications, and other computery-type things that you can click/tap/touch/swipe/wave at. It was the heady days of 2001. The dot-com bubble had burst, economies were in the soup, consumer dollars were nowhere to be seen, and it seemed like a really dumb time to get involved in the creative/advertising world of computers.

What’s All This Then? This is my version of a “Manager README.” The purpose is to introduce myself and give you insight into how I think, how I work, and to answer some questions you might have about me. This is a living document and will change over time as necessary. Keeping it transparent is intentional. TL;DR I care deeply about people, then product, then process, in that order. I value transparency, context, and feedback. I don’t micromanage and expect you to own your work. You’ll always know where you stand with me. I’m available via Slack and rarely answer phone calls unless it’s urgent. This is a living document and may evolve over time. What This Is Not ❌ It won’t list my expectations of you. ❌ It won’t tell you how to do your job. ❌ It won’t define how any particular project should be run. Important Note This README is unofficial and does not override any formal HR policies or performance management processes.