Reference Checks: Signal Over Praise
I treat reference checks as a final opportunity to listen—to deepen the picture, not just confirm it. Here’s what I’m listening for and why it matters. • May 30, 2025
Writing
Essays, reflections, and longer pieces shaped by questions I'm working through—some personal, some technical, many somewhere in between. They're written to clarify my own thinking, document what I'm learning, and make space for ideas that might be useful to others.
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Technical Interview: Real Work, Real Signal
How we structure our technical interview to reflect the actual work, support non-traditional candidates, and build a values-aligned team. • May 24, 2025
Engineering Phone Screen: Listening for Alignment
How I use the first conversation in our engineering hiring process to listen for values, context fit, and mutual alignment. • May 21, 2025
How I Read Job Applications
After reading many hundreds of applications, I’ve developed a rhythm that values depth over pedigree, and human clarity over polish. • May 14, 2025
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