🛠️ Work With Me – Chris
Hi! I’m Chris — a Software Test Engineer with 6+ years of experience in test automation, build systems, and CI/CD. I’m also neurodivergent, which influences how I work, communicate, and thrive on technical teams.
This page is designed to help you understand how to collaborate with me effectively.
🧠 How I Think & Work Best
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Systems-First Mindset
I naturally see how processes connect. I enjoy building robust pipelines and tools that reduce errors and improve release cycles. -
Hyperfocus & Deep Work
I do my best work when I have long, uninterrupted blocks of time. I may work quietly for hours and then deliver high-impact results in one go. -
Attention to Detail
I’m especially strong at catching edge cases, inefficiencies, or flaky tests others miss — it’s one of my superpowers. -
Task Clarity Helps Me Thrive
I value clear goals, written instructions, and defined scopes. I’ll always ask for clarity when needed — not because I’m unsure, but because I want to be precise.
🤝 Collaboration Style
- Best Ways to Communicate
- Prefer written messages (Slack, docs, emails) over spontaneous calls.
- I respond best when things are clearly worded and structured.
- If there’s a lot of context, I appreciate a short summary upfront.
- Meetings
- I’m happy to join calls, but prefer them to be scheduled with an agenda.
- I may take a moment to process questions — a few seconds of silence means I’m thinking, not checked out.
- Feedback
- I appreciate constructive, specific feedback.
- Written feedback gives me time to process and respond thoughtfully.
🛠️ How I Work With Code
- I’m at home in automation tooling, build engineering, and testing frameworks — especially with Linux, Rust, Python, and CI/CD systems.
- I prefer to work from a clean repo with clear branching strategies and love when linters, formatters, and commit hooks are in place.
- I document my work proactively so others can pick up from where I leave off.
🧭 What Helps Me Shine
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Written documentation & expectations
Even just a few bullet points help me get going. -
Time to think before responding
I like to give well-considered answers — I may come back 30 mins later with a solution rather than respond instantly. -
A calm, respectful environment
I value directness and psychological safety. I do best on teams that respect differences and support each other.
💬 Things to Keep in Mind
- If I miss something or misinterpret a request, feel free to tell me directly — I’ll take it seriously, not personally.
- If I go quiet, I’m likely heads-down or hyperfocused. A gentle nudge is totally fine.
🚀 Let’s Build Something Awesome
I bring focus, rigour, and passion to engineering challenges. If we work together, I’ll do everything I can to make systems better — and help you ship with confidence.