Even though 2008 was such a momentous year for me, I never had much of a chance to sit back and review it… 2009 has been just as important. Rather than write some deep insight on how it’s changed me and such, I’m just going to list it out. Here’s what’s happened in 2008 and the first quarter of ’09:
- Started 2008 continuing to work for the government consulting firm I had been since graduation. Had a few side projects, as well as my own startup idea, Localnik.
- Left consulting firm, to become Chief Technology Officer of a startup creative agency. Did some amazing projects. Challenged myself and pushed myself harder than I ever had before.
- Left creative agency to focus full-time on web development, finally under skeevisArts – a label I had been using for ten years. Finally could do it full time! But…
- …soon after was offered to become CTO of a venture-backed startup whose founders I had come to know and trust. skeevisArts was (and still is) going well, but this was an opportunity I could not pass up, so I took it on in addition to my freelance work. Was sole developer of the product initially, but am now growing the team rapidly.
- Celebrated three years with Alex, my girlfriend.
- Sadly, my father, after going through 2 surgeries in ’08 and 3 more in ’09 – passed away.
Wow, it’s amazing to think about how much can change in just one year. Three (four?) different jobs, completing numerous successful projects, and supporting your family through such a tough time… I can only say that I hope ’09 brings you more stability and even more success. You’re the man. I love the new look of WTB, keep it up! (Oh, and congrats on the three years with the gf!)