diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 8ae231c..0f462bc 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -2,43 +2,48 @@ I'm currently onboarding with the Data Science team at Preteckt, alternating between learning material that is new to me (which can feel like driking from a fire hydrant), and meeting the friendly people I'll be working with. -I've spent most of my career as a Data Scientist and Researcher, mostly working on the [OSIRIS](https://research-groups.usask.ca/osiris) satellite mission at the University of Saskatchewan. +I've spent most of my career as a Data Scientist and Researcher, working on the [OSIRIS](https://research-groups.usask.ca/osiris) satellite mission at the University of Saskatchewan. -This page is intended to help others get a picture of who I am, especially those who haven't worked with me before. If that's why you are here, I look forward to working with you. +This page is intended to help others get an [idea](#about-me) of who I am, especially those who haven't worked with me before. If that's why you are here, I look forward to [working](#working-together) with you. ## About Me -* I love learning new things, especially in the fields of mathematics and programming, but really just about anything. +* I love learning new things, especially in the fields of physics, mathematics, and programming, but really just about anything. If you are passionate about it, I'd love to learn it from you. -I love teaching others about anything I know that they are interested or motivated to learn about. -I continued to tutor physics students long after I needed to for the money, mostly for the joy of seeing them do well (and also for the extra Christmas spending money). +I love teaching others about anything they are interested or motivated to learn about. +I continued to tutor physics students long after I needed to for the money, mostly for the joy of seeing them do well (but also for the extra Christmas spending cash). + +* I married my high school sweetheart. Twenty-plus years later we are still sweethearts. We have five children that fill our lives with fun and activity. * I enjoy meeting new people and connecting with those I know. Tell me about what you love about work. Tell me about what's important to you outside of work. -* If I get the chance to make you something to eat it will likely be a Neapolitan style pizza, unless it is your birthday, in which case it will be crêpes. If you get the chance to make me a meal, I'll eat whatever you like making. +* I grew up and still live in a small town (~1200 people). Two of my three closest friends have chickens. Ask me anything about small town life if you are curious. -* I grew up and still live in a small town (~1200 people). Ask me anything about small town life if you are curious. +* If I get the chance to make you something to eat it will likely be a Neapolitan style pizza, unless it is your birthday, in which case it will be crêpes. If you get the chance to make me a meal, I will happily eat whatever you make. -* I married my high school sweetheart. Twenty+ years later she is just as sweet to me as ever. We have five children that fill our lives with fun and activity. +* I've travelled to Italy, Scotland, Germany, Prague, Lebanon, Mexico, and Tokyo. -* I've travelled to Scotland, Germany, Prague, Lebanon, Mexico, and Tokyo. I'd love it if this list continues to grow. +## Working Together -## Further Details +Here are a few things to know about me to help us get started working together. -* I've written my personal [philosophy of data science](https://github.com/czroth/philosophy-of-data-science). If you are interested in my views on data science, or would like to dialogue on the values and responsibilities of a data scientist, please read and talk to me about it. +* I view work as a **creative** process. I enjoy being innovative to solve problems, or to refine and expand what already exists. + * How can things be made easier, more efficient, or more robust? + * Is there anything that could be added to make it better? +* I view work as a **collaborative** process. Through collaboration we can accmomplish more, better. +I am most productive when others depend on me and I depend on others. - +* My linux journey has been Ubuntu (2012), to Arch (2017), currently Manjaro (2019) +* I use a blue switch mechanical keyboard +* I love the terminal +* My IDE is PyCharm +* My most used Python packages are NumPy, SciPy, Xarray, AstroPy + +## Further Reading + +* I've written a personal [philosophy of data science](https://github.com/czroth/philosophy-of-data-science). If you are interested in my views on data science, or would like to dialogue on the values and responsibilities of a data scientist, please read and talk to me about it.