Hi, I'm Allen,
Software Engineer & Digital Creative.

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Professional & Academic Highlights

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Motional

Current role

Motional moves people with autonomous vehicles.

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Senior Software Engineer

May 2021 — Present

Sustained Nutrition

Side Project

Healthful meals delivered for foodies with families, jobs, and fitness goals.

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Fractional Chief Tech Guy

October 2022 — Present

    Branding Brand

    Branding Brand helps companies build digital experiences that create connections.

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    Solutions Software Engineer

    May 2021 — Nov. 2021

      Bellotti Home Cleaning Services

      BHCS provides reliable, affordable, trustworthy home cleaning services. Over 20 years in the business.

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      Interim Tech Advisor

      2020 - 2021

        Wink Digital

        A creative design and marketing agency based in Portland, OR.

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        Web Developer

        Feb 2020 — June 2021

          Freelance Programmer

          That awkward moment between getting a college degree and finally changing careers.

          Python & JavaScript Programmer

          July 2019 — Jan 2020

            The Evergreen State College,
            B.Sci.

            Sep 2016 - Dec 2019

            Liberal Sciences; focus in applied maths, philosophy, computer science, and language arts.

            My Education

            The Evergreen State College

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            Bachelors of Science
            + Undergraduate Student Research

            Sep 2016 - Dec 2019

            NOLS

            The National Outdoor Leaderhip School. Remote leadership & mountaineering.

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            Mountaineering

            July 2017 - Aug. 2017
            • Building inclusive communities with peers; learning the value of teamwork, tackling group challenges, and achieving common goals.
            • Remote wilderness travel skills: cooking and nutrition, map and compass navigation, first aid, and techniques for hiking and camping in grizzly bear habitat.
            • Rope handling, and belaying techniques; ice axe use and self arrest, step cutting, glacier travel; snow, ice, and rock protection.

            Side Projects

            Paid & pro bono websites and web apps

            Clockelliptic

            Mandelbrot Fractal Viewer

            Status:
            Prototype

            Interactive Mandelbrot Fractal build with Next.js, THREE.js, R3F, and custom shaders.

            Clockelliptic

            Agency Concept

            Status:
            Prototype

            Technical Digital Agency concept with interactive effects & ChatGPT-4. Desktop only.

            Sustained Nutrition

            Web App & Brand Development

            Status:
            Stable Production

            Fractional Chief Tech Guy services, scaling up e-commerce, marketing, and ops.

            Alexander Baker

            Website & Brand Development

            Status:
            Stable Production

            A professional astrologer's website, complete with a blog and appointment scheduling.

            Bellotti Home Cleaning Service

            Website & Branding Refresh

            Status:
            Stable Production

            Full-suite web design & development, branding refresh, copywriting, and custom code.

            Latest Blog Posts

            Reflections from life as an intelligentsia.

            Personal Development
            17
             min read

            On Becoming a More Complete Human

            The most precious resource on earth is the minds of children. Use inoculation theory to protect yourself and your family from propaganda.

            Comedy & Satire
            6
             min read

            Scrum: The Drinking Game (Gasp!)

            Hear ye, hear ye! Gather ‘round, nerds – somebody needs some comic relief!

            Agile Leadership
            12
             min read

            Embracing Agility: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Thriving in a VUCA World

            This essay delves into the essence of agility, exploring its interdisciplinary nature and the crucial role it plays in various spheres...

            Agile Leadership
            10
             min read

            Leading on the Edge: Strategic Behavior for High-Stakes Leadership in Business and Software

            Leadership transcends mere managerial functions; it is an art that combines creativity, discipline, and the ability to adapt...

            Problem Solving
            10
             min read

            Essential RCA Mnemonics: Tools for Lasting Solutions in Adverse and Unpredictable Conditions

            RCA is more than a tool; it's a mindset shift that can revolutionize your approach to problem-solving everywhere.

            Software Engineering
            1
             min read

            Introducing IDBSideloader.js – Progressive Static Asset Caching for WebApps

            Introducing idb-sideloader.js - a new JavaScript module that leverages IndexedDB for powerful static asset caching in web apps.

            Software Engineering
            1
             min read

            4 Power Tools for Trailblazing the Engineering Track

            Last year I increased my personal efficiency over 400% by dialing in a dream toolkit - and I want to pay it forward so you can too.

            Agile Leadership
            10
             min read

            Equipping Innovation: Cultivating the Accountable Freedom to Create

            How do savvy leaders guide their teams to not just execute, but innovate? The secret lies in understanding two intertwined journeys.

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