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I'm a software engineer with experience across the software development lifecycle. My primary interest is software development methodologies and software process improvement. My CV is available on Stack Overflow Careers and LinkedIn. I'm also a runner, a hobbyist photographer, an avid reader, and a casual gamer.

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