markbiek / api.pura.com

Where to find me

• [email protected]
• https://markbiek.link/

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About Me

😄 Pronouns: he/him

#BlackLivesMatter

I've been working full time as a software developer since 1998 and I love the intellectual thrill of writing code and solving problems.

I firmly believe that the days of a developer working by themself in a room are over. Software Development is all about collaboration. The ability to work with other developers and clients is just as important as the ability to write code. I love to work with awesome, smart people making beautiful and exciting things. I love making things that people will use and enjoy.

I am not a great programmer.

I am a middle-of-the-road programmer.

I don’t think I’m a 10x programmer. I am not changing the world. I never invented a programming language or wrote a really amazing piece of software that everyone knows about.

So I have to make up for it other ways.

• I write decent code (mostly).
• I document things.
• I accept criticism.
• I’m always learning.
• I can stay organized in a large project.
• I work well with people, especially non-technical people.
• I can be an advocate for a talented team member who is being overlooked or mentor Junior developers.
• I can deal with jerks without getting upset.
• I can get things done. If there is a roadblock or someone is stuck, I can generally get things moving again

I’m going to bring value to the table in whatever way I can.