I'm direct by default. I'll tell you what I think, ask what I mean, and skip the preamble. That's not coldness — it's respect for your time and mine. Long messages with a buried question are my nemesis.
Async over sync by default — if a call isn't necessary, a message works
Lead with the ask, give context after — not the reverse
I read everything but respond to what needs a response
I'll disagree openly. I expect the same from you.
Short replies aren't rudeness — they usually mean I'm focused
🕐 Availability & hours
My core hours are roughly [X am – Y pm, timezone]. I protect mornings for deep work and batch meetings into specific days when I can.
Deep work
Mornings — protect this block
Meetings
Tues / Thurs preferred
Response time
Same day on weekdays
Off hours
Evenings / weekends — text for urgent
⚠️
If something's genuinely urgent after hours, text me. But if it could wait until morning, let it. I don't check email after 7pm.
🤝 How I collaborate
Tell me the goal, not just the task. Give me context and I'll find the path. I don't do well with top-down hand-holding — I need room to think, then I'll bring you back a result.
What helps
Written briefs before big decisions — even a messy doc beats a blank whiteboard
Sharing work before it's polished — rough is fine, I can handle it
Short feedback loops — I'd rather course-correct at 20% than at 90%
Clear ownership — who's deciding vs. who's informing
What slows things down
Meetings without a clear outcome or agenda
Waiting until something is perfect before sharing it
Ambiguity about who owns a decision
Repeated context-setting — shared docs exist for a reason
⚡ What I value
These shape how I work and what I respect in the people I work with:
OwnershipHonestyClarityBias toward actionSpeed with qualityLow egoFollow-throughCuriosity
Strong opinions, loosely held. I'll make a call — but I'll always reconsider with new information.
I move fast and I expect the people around me to move fast too. That doesn't mean sloppy — it means not over-rotating on things that can be corrected later.
🚫 What creates friction
Not a complaints section — just things worth knowing so we can sidestep them:
Burying bad news. Early and honest always beats late and polished.
Not following through. If you commit to something and can't deliver, flag it early.
Low-stakes indecision. Pick something. We can adjust.
Performing instead of doing. I care about results, not optics.
Vague asks. "Can you look at this?" — look at what, for what purpose?
📬 How to reach me
The right channel depends on what you need:
Urgent
Text / iMessage — fastest path
Everyday work
[Slack / email / etc.]
Schedule time
[Calendly or booking link]
Email
[your@email.com]
👋
If you're working with me for the first time — hi, glad you're here. This page is meant to make the first few weeks easier. Feel free to send feedback on anything that's unclear.