What I'm Up To (January 2025)

This is a jumbo sized update, because lots of things have happened.

I work at an aquarium now!

I started a ridiculously cool gig at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, where I am building their first product management team. There's a lot to do, the people are wonderful, the animals are fun, the environment is delightful. I've been keeping track of some of the things that give me joy here (text-only Mastodon thread) and here (photos mostly). If I may say so myself, the photos are lovely.

I spend half my week out there, which I honestly don't mind. I go to the aquarium any time I want (which is, all the time). I am surrounded by marine puns all day.

It's funny this happened, because back in May I started listening to marine biology and deep sea ocean research podcasts whenever I was running. I thought, 'wonder if there are any cool jobs at the Monterey Bay Aquarium for me?' Turns out, they did.

Kismet.

Cookie, the love of my life, passed on in June 2024. She was 14 years and 8 months. This Mastodon thread celebrates my life with her. In time, I may want to publish a little memorial photo book.

My wife, Sabrena, graduated summa cum laude from SF State University in psychology! Back to work for her though, as she also started her Masters in Clinical Psychology shortly after. I am incredibly proud of her. What an achievement

More to come, hopefully I'll update these pages more frequently!

I am writing a book! "Product for the People: A Guide to Building Mission-Driven Digital Services in Government and Nonprofit Organizations"

Too often, many product management books are about maximizing profit. Well, that's important, but people are important too. So I'm writing a book about that. More details soon!