Communication
- Email is best for assigning me tasks
- For single questions (ie: “should I raise now” or “look over my writing”) email and text both work. I may send over an old doc as opposed to listing my thoughts anew, so contact in whichever medium you would like to potentially receive
- For more complex project design/big decision/framework building conversations, in person is best.
Teamwork
I’m happiest working on open-ended, high-ambiguity problems where the answer isn’t obvious. I enjoy projects that require building a mental model, identifying the right question to ask, and developing a thoughtful approach rather than simply executing a predefined process.
I especially like contributing to:
- Strategy, research, and early-stage problem understanding/boots on the ground work.
- Projects that require connecting ideas across disciplines or synthesizing information from multiple sources.
- Decisions where understanding tradeoffs matters more than finding a single “correct” answer.
- Building systems, processes, or documentation that make future work easier for the team.
Once a direction is clear, I’m happy to execute independently and appreciate having ownership over my work. I don’t need to be involved in every decision, but I do like understanding the reasoning behind major strategic changes so I can make good decisions autonomously.
Personality Traits
I’m an INTJ 5w6. I’m driven by learning and building.
I naturally gravitate toward understanding systems rather than memorizing processes. Before diving into execution, I like building a mental model of how something works from first principles so I can make better decisions as new information emerges. This also means I enjoy documenting what I learn—writing helps me refine my thinking, identify gaps in my understanding, and create frameworks that others can build on.
I enjoy working in ambiguous environments where the path isn’t already defined. Rather than waiting for perfectly specified requirements, I’m comfortable exploring the problem space, asking questions, and iterating toward the right solution. I tend to see uncertainty as something to reduce through investigation rather than something to avoid.
Intellectual honesty is important to me. I appreciate teammates who challenge my assumptions and are willing to engage in thoughtful debate. I don’t view disagreement as conflict; I see it as a way to improve ideas. If new evidence changes my mind, I’m happy to update my perspective.
Finally, I’m most motivated when I have ownership over a problem. Understanding the purpose behind a project helps me make better tradeoffs, prioritize effectively, and take initiative beyond my assigned tasks. I do my best work when I’m trusted to think independently while staying aligned on the goal.