While my job history may seem somewhat scattered and diverse, make no mistake, I am a coder by nature. The diverse jobs I have worked are not a reflection of having "lived many lives" but rather having taken the time to "walk a mile in their shoes." I have diversified my experience to better understand my task.

As for specific languages, tools and skills, the list is long enough to lose relevance. Each has its own point of distinction and marvel, all have something unique to learn from. While the programming languages, frameworks, platforms, and management methodologies may change, the goal is still the same; add value to the company and what it does. People will ultimately do their work, with or without me, so my best contribution is to see they are able to do their work better, because of me. Thus, in many ways, I personally do nothing at all for the company. Instead, I do things, so other people can do their things better.

Currently, my children are of an age when dad is still cool. They still ask questions I can answer and I can still get to the places they want to go. So I am gleefully exploiting that fact to lead them in Scouts, coach them in Little League, teach them at home and any other excuse I can get away with to spend time with them. When not working, I spend my time trying to convince them of the inherent genius of 80's Big Hair Rock.