Hey there, I’m Cole 👋

Welcome to this little spot where I share a bit about myself and a few of the things that I enjoy outside of work.

About Me

When I’m not deep in the pages of a horror novel 📖 or out logging miles on a long run 🏃‍♀️, you’ll likely find me with knitting needles in hand 🧶, creating cozy projects for me and my family usually with an (W)NBA game on in the background. Speaking of cozy, my three furry companions: our two black cats Mac and Cheese, and everybody’s favorite dog Daisy, definitely add a lot of warmth to my days.

You can see some of my knitting projects on Ravelry.

Professionally, I’ve lived a lot of lives. I’ve tested soil for new roads and bridges in Kentucky, I built schools and houses in upstate New York, and for the last (nearly) two decades I’ve been building software and software teams.

I’ve worked for companies where I was the fifth employee and the 150,000th. Currently I work remotely in the mid-Atlantic region as a Senior Engineering Manager for Zendesk. You can find some of my thoughts on management over at my blog, The Effortless Manager.

Thanks for stopping by! Feel free to connect with me on the platforms on the side.