Life, Software, and
Everything in Between

From WordPress to design, from user experiences to life experiences, I write about it all.

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Latest article

  • Two Months In, Why I’m Optimistic About Jetpack’s Future
    December 4, 2025
    My first two months at Automattic have been a mix of learning, observing, and starting to shape where Jetpack goes next. It has been energizing, challenging, and eye-opening in all the right ways. I came in ready to help define Jetpack’s future, and these early weeks have given me a clearer view of the opportunities…
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Short-form

  • Found my name… in a bottle of Bulgarian water
    November 10, 2025
    During the Automattic AI meetup in New York, a teammate from Bulgaria casually mentioned that there’s…

  • The Repository Article
    October 23, 2025
    If you haven’t heard or read, I recently joined Automattic. This made a decent splash in…

  • GoFundMe Creates 1 Million+ Nonprofit “Donation Pages” No One Asked For
    October 22, 2025
    Imagine finding out from your donors that they gave money to a campaign that you don’t…

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Long-form

  • Unlock the Power of WordPress.org Keyword Notifications
    October 28, 2025
    Custom keyword notifications are one of the most valuable yet underutilized features available on WordPress.org. For…
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  • A New Chapter: Joining Automattic to Lead Jetpack
    October 20, 2025
    A few months ago, I shared that I was closing a major chapter of my career….
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  • Relaunching the San Diego WordPress Meetup
    September 16, 2025
    The San Diego WordPress Meetup is back! This group holds a lot of sentimental value for…
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  • Closing the GiveWP Chapter: Leaving Liquid Web and StellarWP
    August 27, 2025
    First off, I want to thank my friends, family, colleagues, and the WordPress community who have…
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  • 2024: A Year of Travel and a Greater Appreciation for Home and Family
    February 17, 2025
    Reflecting on last year, I am reminded about my travels, friends, family, ups, and inevitably, some…
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  • Blocks for GitHub - WordPress Plugin

    From Idea to Launch: Building the “Blocks for GitHub” WordPress Plugin
    December 10, 2024
    When I hire developers, one of the first things I look at is their GitHub profile….
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