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Principal Software Architect
GoDaddy•  March 2014 - Present
Making the Things that Make the Internet Go! Working in Java, Scala, Go and occasionally Python. But mostly designing massively-scaling APIs and helping groups across the company exceed expectations.
Founder
Sleestaq•  September 2019 - Present
Sleestaq, LLC is the name under which I do consulting, independent development, expert witness work, and test new ideas.
Senior Software Engineer
Expedia•  January 2013 - January 2014
A short stint writing code in the travel industry before making the call to move to California.
Senior Software Architect
Demand Media•  January 2003 - October 2012
Roles included Chief Software Strategist at eNom and Senior Software Architect before and after acquisition by Demand Media. Yes, a solid decade at one company, through an acquisition and IPO. What a ride!
Software Engineer
Microsoft•  June 1997 - June 2001
Working for Uncle Bill! (No, he's not really my uncle)
Education
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Computer Science and Physics, Never!•  August 1988 - May 1997
Many years of learning, but no degree was necessary for me. Perhaps one day I'll go back and get it just to check that box, but with 30+ years of experience, I don't really think anyone cares.