1 # Who Does This Guy Think He Is?
3 > And why should you listen to me?
5 I have been writing software since 1988, and managing software developers since 2011. I am personally capable of producing effective automation in around 40 development environments. The worst, by far, is `Friendship is Magic / FIM++`.
7 I have presented at professional conferences on wide ranging topics around the creation, maintenance, and sun-setting of automation, connecting the dots between usability, accessibility, cybersecurity, and software development practices.
9 But ignore all of that. Here's my real credentials:
11 > My teams consistently deliver correct effective solutions on time.
13 As a bonus - If you read far enough, you will get my thoughts on how juggling fire applies to managing engineers.
15 You can learn more about my art and personal interests at [https://edward.delaporte.us][edus]
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