After law school and passing the New York bar, I decided to make a lateral move into software engineering. Hired right out of a coding bootcamp, I've been in my current role for the past four years. I lead development on the backend, working primarily with Node.js and Firebase. I also have experience with React and Dart/Flutter. Outside of work, I enjoy art, history and literature. I currently live in London but work remotely and consequently get to travel a lot!
1. 100 Poems by Seamus Heaney
Heaney is a masterful storyteller and one of the few modern poets worth reading. His work is both accessible and profound, and I highly recommend it, especially for those who are new to poetry.
2. Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov
I initially read this in preparation for Andrew Scott's one-man adaptation, Vanya, and the play did not disappoint. Chekhov pairs levity with a melancholic meditation on the human condition. It is well worth a read.
3. King Lear by William Shakespeare
Unquestionably one of Shakespeare's greatest works, King Lear is a masterful tapestry of betrayal, redemption and tragic irony. The Bard's ability to interweave the various plots is mesmerising. It is also a play that generally does not translate well to the stage, so reading it is definitely a viable option.
4. The Outsider by Albert Camus
Camus' absurdist philosophy speaks to me on a personal level and The Outsider is a great introduction to it. Pairs well with a side of Bartleby.
5. A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
Dickens is unmatched in his ability to paint a scene. An example can be found in Book 1, Chapter 5, the scene with the spilling of the wine cask. If you want to get lost in artful prose, this is the book for you.
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