(…this is getting to be quite an old picture of me, but it’s still the one I use everywhere)

Last updated: 2024/10/20

Where

As of a few weeks ago, I live in Chelmsford, UK again, after several years in Cambridge, London, and Bedfordshire.

Work

I work as the VP of Engineering for Payoneer Merchant Services, building Payoneer Checkout, Payoneer’s payment acceptance solution.

I also run Moorhen Solutions Ltd., where I work with businesses to grow and scale their tech and teams. Whether it’s providing architectural guidance, coaching developers, strategic planning, or designing software, I help tech teams be even better; drop me an email at kristian@moorhensolutions.co.uk if that sounds like something you could benefit from.

Health

I don’t seem to have cancer any more, as far as we can tell, which is nice.

Lots of advice is highly situational, but I’m very comfortable with the blanket recommendation to not get cancer. So look after your health, check all the bits you’re supposed to check, et cetera. - none of which will stop you from getting unlucky, but you can still improve your odds.

Family

Two years ago I became a dad, and it is a wonder and a joy (…though also exhausting!)

Speaking

I’ve enjoyed giving talks on everything from Avoiding Harmful Hiring Practices to Tools For Better Python at both companies and conferences.

However, I’m not prioritising public speaking at the moment.

Radio

I finally started making use of my Amateur Radio License during the 2020 lockdowns. Most of my gear is still in boxes following the house-move, but I should be back on the air soon - most likely FT8 and Packet on HF.

More details at https://radio.doismellburning.co.uk/.

About

This page was inspired by Derek Sivers’s /now movement.