Change, for a change?

My history

If you glance at my CV, you’ll see five different roles listed. But if you look closely, you’ll notice that, for over 20 years, I’ve really only been part of two teams — two remarkable groups of people who’ve shaped my career in countless ways.

Thanks, in great measure, to the extended tenure at these positions, I’ve become an expert, an innovator, a software development polyglot, continuously broadening my expertise and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. I’ve developed a deep well of skills and gained intimate knowledge of the industries I’ve served. I’ve also made great friends with whom I’ve been able to learned and teach.

As much as I love sticking around, it may be time for a change.

A reflection on time

The first month at any job is always challenging — it’s a time of learning, adapting, and finding one’s footing. By months two through six, one starts contributing meaningfully and finding their rhythm.

But something changes around year five. In my experience, a job evolves into something much more meaningful, shaped by extended relationships with colleagues and clients, a history of shared successes, failures, and lessons; a developed sense of ownership over my work and the collective achievements of my team.

Moving On - Maybe

I outlasted a company I’ve worked for once before - acquisition, regional office closings and lack of work ended my days at Groundswell/Enterpulse before I was ready to go.

It may be happening again. Currently, my colleagues and I at Privakey are making a full court press to raise capital, extend our team and bring our passwordless authentication solutions to the masses. There is so much more we can do with appropriate resources.

For now, I’m hedging bets a bit and searching for my next job - a place where I’ll struggle a bit at first, ultimately find my footing, contribute and, if I’m lucky, form new memories, make new lasting friends, find new mentors and maybe share a bit of the wisdom I’ve developed over the years.