"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." --Marcel ProustI'm a product-focused Software Engineer transitioning towards Product Management, with 8 years of experience in directly translating customer needs into fullstack solutions on cross-functional teams. I've been part of some incredible teams, creating maintainable solutions to complex problems, leveraging a deep connection to both people and technology. I believe maintainability is ultimately about people, not just technologies. Success is a function of people more than tools.My current goal is to bring my business experience and customer obsession to the Product side, as they have benefitted implementation for many years.Track Record and Top Skills:• Developer Advocacy (ask about Developer Happiness Guild)• Extensive experience with Flask REST APIs and microservices• Skilled in leading customer interviews and translating insights into product requirements• Proven track record of cross-functional team collaboration, aligning engineers, designers, and stakeholders• Flexible project experience (SDLC, Waterfall, Agile, Lean, Kanban)• Mastery of Git, Jenkins, and CI/CD workflows with Gitlab and Github• Proficiency with Linux/Unix server and network stacks• Strong focus on operations and practical, maintainable engineering approachesI can't wait to build amazing customer outcomes with a great Product-focused team.