My Personal User Manual.

A quick overview of my working style, communication preferences, and other details to help us get the most out of working together.

How I Work Best

  • My peak productivity hours

    9:30 a.m to 3:00 p.m - outside of those there is usually something encroaching on my time whether it be kids, appointments or just brain fog and it’s time for some fresh air.

  • I focus best when

    I have a clear goal, minimal distractions, and caffeine.

  • I prefer working

    A mix of solo deep work with bursts of collaboration.

  • Ideal work environment

    Calm, focused, async-friendly. I like to work from coffee shops or my own office space.
    Open plan spaces are not my jam - I get conscious of annoying others and others annoying me.
    I’m good at ignoring and/or leaving and ignoring Slack channels with low signal to noise. If something is important enough that I need to know about it, it will make its way to me.

  • How I like to process information

    Written is best - I love context - the more the merrier. I often refer back to notes or docs.

  • Things that help me get into flow

    Good coffee, a solid to-do list, and some chill background music (or the gurgle of my aquariums).

  • Things that disrupt my flow

    Meetings that could have easily been an email.
    Vague requests or no context.
    Pointless pings or disruptions during my peak productivity hours.

Communication Style

  • Preferred communication channels

    Slack for quick things.
    Docs for structured info.
    Email for external stuff.

  • Response time expectations

    I usually respond within a few hours during work hours, unless I’m in deep focus mode.

  • Follow-up preferences

    Nudges are fine — I appreciate gentle reminders.

  • Preferred tone

    Friendly and casual, but clear. I like a bit of personality in my messages.

  • My approach to meetings

    If it doesn’t have an agenda, it probably could’ve been async. I’m more than happy to do async chats.

  • Sorry in advance…

    If my accent or Australian-ism’s get confusing. I try hard to not use slang and articulate clearly but can get to casual sometimes - please just ask me to repeat or clarify.

Working With Me

  • Core values I bring to a team

    Empathy, curiosity, and resilience.
    I’m loyal and hardworking.

  • What I appreciate in teammates

    People who take ownership, share ideas early, and care about the “why” as much as the “how.”

  • How I handle conflict

    Calmly and directly. I’ll suggest a chat to clarify and realign.

  • How I give feedback

    Timely, specific, and focused on outcomes — not personalities.

  • How I like to receive feedback

    Timely, honest and actionable. If it helps me grow, I’m all ears.

  • Common misconceptions about me

    I’m an introvert at heart.
    I like time to digest information and formulate responses. So I come across as chill or quiet — I just process before I speak.

  • How to build trust with me

    Communicate clearly, do what you say you will, and be kind.
    Share with me and I’ll share with you - lets get to know each other.

Pet Peeves

  • Work behaviors that frustrate me

    Meetings with no purpose.
    Wasting time.
    Not communicating early and often

  • Collaboration red flags

    Avoiding accountability or being passive-aggressive.

  • My boundaries around time and availability

    I don’t check Slack after hours - time is our most important asset.
    If its truly urgent - use the bat signal.

  • Meeting etiquette I value

    Be on time, come prepared, and leave with clear actions.
    I like notes - they help with alignment and we all forget things.

Growth and Motivation

  • What motivates me

    Helping people. Solving problems.

  • Projects I love working on

    Anything that combines tech, design, and storytelling — bonus points if it involves coral or 3D printing.

  • What I’m currently learning or improving

    AI-assisted workflows and leadership.
    For fun and profit... 3D modelling and improving our family magic the gathering decks.

  • How I define success right now

    Feeling a balance between work and home life (note, balance doesn't always mean equal).
    Happy, healthy kids.

Fun Facts

  • A fun fact about me

    I grow corals in my lounge room. Yes, really.

  • Favorite work soundtrack or setup

    Lo-fi beats, the gurgle of my aquariums or coffee shop ambience.

  • If I could automate one thing in my life

    More of my aquarium maintenance.