It's been about 3.5 years since I've last written something. In that time I managed to completely forget that this blog exists! It's quite fun reading through my older writing and realizing I don't hate it! Here's a bit of stream of consciousness writing to get the juices flowing again...
Since I last wrote much has changed. I am now the proud father of four children, between 8 months - 6 years old.
I've been working at Netflix as a Sr. Analytics Engineer for almost three years now, which is absolutely wild -- I would have never thought that would be possible, but here we are. And the craziest part? Things are actually going quite well at work!
Also in the past three years AI has become a thing, and we're in the early stages of what will likely be a huge disruption in the workforce and society at large. I'm intrigued to go along for the ride. I've recently come across the idea of the Super IC, which resonates. I'd like to pull on that thread and see how it works out for me, especially since Netflix is quite open to experimentation and investment in this area.
Today and tomorrow I'm taking Executive Communication & Influence for Senior ICs and Managers, which is a 7 hr course split over two days, focusing on how to communicate. Day 1 was great, and I'm looking forward to day 2. Maybe I'll write a review of the experience and try to distill the learnings for myself, to have a point of reference.
One thing that is pulling at me is to try once again to practice the craft of writing. Especially in these crazy times it feels even more important to have the ability to think clearly and be able to articulate my thoughts well. That seems like a force multiplier, and so I'd like to practice the craft a bit more. I'm curious to see what filters through. Hopefully this won't devolve into "self-referential musings".
Since I last wrote much has changed. I am now the proud father of four children, between 8 months - 6 years old.
I've been working at Netflix as a Sr. Analytics Engineer for almost three years now, which is absolutely wild -- I would have never thought that would be possible, but here we are. And the craziest part? Things are actually going quite well at work!
Also in the past three years AI has become a thing, and we're in the early stages of what will likely be a huge disruption in the workforce and society at large. I'm intrigued to go along for the ride. I've recently come across the idea of the Super IC, which resonates. I'd like to pull on that thread and see how it works out for me, especially since Netflix is quite open to experimentation and investment in this area.
Today and tomorrow I'm taking Executive Communication & Influence for Senior ICs and Managers, which is a 7 hr course split over two days, focusing on how to communicate. Day 1 was great, and I'm looking forward to day 2. Maybe I'll write a review of the experience and try to distill the learnings for myself, to have a point of reference.
One thing that is pulling at me is to try once again to practice the craft of writing. Especially in these crazy times it feels even more important to have the ability to think clearly and be able to articulate my thoughts well. That seems like a force multiplier, and so I'd like to practice the craft a bit more. I'm curious to see what filters through. Hopefully this won't devolve into "self-referential musings".