diff --git a/template.md b/template.md index efcb457..d38e22d 100644 --- a/template.md +++ b/template.md @@ -1,41 +1,65 @@ -# How I Work - [Your Name] +# How I Work - Kenny Luo ## 1. My Role and Responsibilities - Brief description of your position + As a QA Developer, my job is to perform testing on every release version IBM Concert to catch and report bugs that the development team may have missed when developing new + features. Occasionally I assist developers with providing specific environments of the application as they debug Sev 1 issues. - Key areas of focus and primary responsibilities + have working knowledge of the features of IBM Concert and keep up to date with new features that are coming in from development + have the knowledge on how to properly test each feature - How my role contributes to the company's mission - + my role contributes to the company’s mission by catching and reporting bugs in the application before the bugs are discovered by the customer. If bugs/issues were raised by the + customer, then that would be a poor customers experience. Thought this does happen sometimes, my job is to reduce this as much as possible. ## 2. My Core Values - List 3-5 core values that guide your work and decision-making + Priority + Importance - Brief explanation of how these values manifest in your daily work - + While I believe everything is important, it's impossible to complete everything all at once. This is why it's important for me to have constant communication with my manager + to make understand what the priorities are for my work items. ## 3. Communication Preferences - Preferred methods of communication (e.g., email, Slack, in-person) + slack - Response times and availability + I usually respond ASAP during the standard 9-5 - Meeting preferences (frequency, duration, style) + I prefer meetings that are 30 minutes. If something needs to be discussed and a decision needs to be made, I think 30 minutes is a sweet spot. In my opinion, most things can be written via slack or email - How to reach me in emergencies - + slack or message my phone ## 4. Work Style - Are you an early bird or night owl? + I prefer to be an early bird. this is when my brain is rested and sharp. - Do you prefer collaborative or independent work? + i like a mix of both. Scheduling time to discuss projects and tasks as a group is good for clarifying any doubts. Having focus time to work on my tasks head down is also + valuable. - How do you approach deadlines and time management? + I prioritize the tasks and dedicate time on items with the highest priority. - Your approach to work-life integration - + as busy as work gets, I need to make time for myself. this includes getting exercise, making time for my loved ones and friends. Around 45 minutes away from the desk during sunlight hours is what I enjoy. ## 5. Decision-Making Process - How you typically approach problems + First I have to understand what the problem is before I can attempt to form a solution. Once I understand the root cause of a problem, then I start to tackle the problem and + come up with a solution. - What information you need to make decisions - How you involve others in decision-making - Your risk tolerance and how you weigh trade-offs ## 6. Feedback and Growth - How you prefer to receive feedback + Either in person or over a video call - How often you like to give/receive feedback + maybe once a month? - Areas you're currently focusing on for personal/professional growth + Personal: physical health. Doing intermitten fasting. get some form of exercise everydayProfessional: upskill on becomming a DevOps /Infrastructure Engineer. - Your approach to continuous learning and development + dedicate time every week to upskill on topics that will get me to where I want to be in the future ## 7. Strengths and Potential Biases - What are your key strengths? + Being able to learn and share knowledge with others +Strong communication skills - Areas where you might need support or are working to improve + Technical eminence. As technology is always changing, it's a must for me to keep up to date with technolgy and my skills so i stay future proof - Potential biases or blind spots you're aware of - How you work to mitigate these biases @@ -57,8 +81,11 @@ ## 11. Experience and Skill Buckets - Current Skills and Experiences - - List key areas of expertise - - Notable projects or achievements + - List key areas of expertise: + Prior experience with the cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP, IBM Cloud) + Bash, python, powershell scripting + - Notable projects or achievements: + successfully deploying Filenet operator on EKS for a client (Nelnet) https://ibm.ent.box.com/folder/176354914073?s=60zm8aww459wg5433yyqvegcup5mxgci - Skills and Experiences I'm Developing - Areas of focus for personal/professional growth - New skills I'm currently learning or want to learn