With over two years working full time as a front end developer, I've learned firsthand how important communication is when it comes to working as a team on any project. Be it with the backend in planning APIs, giving and getting feedback from a designer or PM, reviewing code -- all things that make being a developer fun and exciting (at least to me!).
In my previous life, I worked as a chef and cook in San Francisco, and from that I learned a lot about teamwork, problem solving, and staying organized. Combining all that with my love of tech and design, software development has become a wonderful career for me.
When I'm not working on a project or learning a new technology, I'm spending time with my family, cooking (still), playing guitar, and rooting for the San Jose Sharks (Go Sharks!).