Now
(This is a now page, and if you have your own site, you should make one, too).
Updated July 7th, 2025, from my home in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Work
I’m currently focused on my fractional CTO/CTPO and Principal Engineer consulting work.
I left my full-time role as CTPO at Workbrew but continue in a fractional role as Homebrew Fellow and Advisor.
Homebrew
I continue to lead and contribute to Homebrew, which I will have maintained for 16 years as of September 2025.
Exercise
I’m enjoying powerlifting again, especially as a Masters 1 lifter.
Reading
I continue to avoid reading the news and social media focusing instead on books. I mostly read hard science fiction, space opera, fantasy and the occasional bit of non-fiction.
Music
I sadly no longer play or write music, I just don’t have the time. I still listen to a lot of music, mostly power metal, and have attended a few more gigs than I used to. I now heartedly enjoy the mosh pit.
Games
Gaming is a form of relaxation that works well with parenting as I can do it all at home. I’m mostly enjoying open world RPGs, Total Warhammer games and being an achievement completionist.
Health
I’m healthy and happy. Finding a therapist has helped, and continues to help, with that.
Family
My wife and children remain wonderful and central to my life. I try to keep details about them off the internet but: ask me about them privately if you want to know more.
Pets
I have a cocker spaniel and recently adopted guinea pigs. It makes me happy and relaxed to stroke them.
