Human User Guide

About Me

What are some honest, unfiltered things about me?

• I'm not a micromanager. I trust you!
• I struggle with leadership voids, so my instincts are to fill them.
• I don't know everything, and I google a lot.

What are my quirks?

• I am very habit driven. I always wear the same style of shirt. I eat the same thing every day (breakfast tacos for breakfast, a toasted bagel for lunch, a salad for dinner.)
• I take 11 minute naps.

What are some things that people might misunderstand about me?

• I am very stoic (RBF). I have to work (and remember) to smile, as smiling does not come naturally to me. Don't worry, I'm happy!
• I have crippling imposter syndrome (don't we all?), and I combat it by asking lots of questions and learning as much as I can.

About My Interactions

What’s the best way to communicate with me?

• @ me in a public Slack channel.
• If you need to share something private, send me a DM.
• I prefer asynchronous communication and Slack threads.
• Please don't just send "Hey Eduardo" and wait for my response. Include all relevant information in your initial message.

What’s the best way to convince me to do something?

• Help me understand how it ties in with the bigger picture.
• Provide lots of data points!
• Offer alternative considerations to help me understand the constraints or limitations of the problem.
• Show your work: help me see your thought process to understand the full context.

How do I like to give feedback?

• I ask questions! Asking questions helps me understand your perspective and helps guide us toward the best answer or solution. Sometimes, I do not know the answer, and asking questions helps me to learn. Here are some examples:
  • "How does this work?"
  • "What other approaches should we consider?"
  • "I'm not sure I understand the logic. Can you help me by adding more context?"
  • "How will the system respond to errors or malfunctions?"

How do I like to get feedback?

• Give me respectful honesty.
• Show me examples or patterns to learn from.
• Provide concrete action items.

Personal Information

• LinkedIn
• GitHub