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_pages/about-me.md

@@ -78,8 +78,8 @@ My very <span style="background-color:#042742;color:white;border-radius:4px;">&n
 You can email me using the form below:
 
 <form id="contact-me" class="wj-contact" action="https://formspree.io/mrgqpknn" method="POST">
-    <input type="text" name="email" placeholder="Type your email">
-    <textarea type="text" name="content" rows="5" placeholder="Type your message"></textarea>
+    <input type="text" name="email" placeholder="Your email goes here">
+    <textarea type="text" name="content" rows="5" placeholder="Your message goes here"></textarea>
     <input type="hidden" name="_next" value="<REDIRECTION LINK> ">
     <input type="hidden" name="_subject" value="New Contact Form Submission">
     <input type="text" name="_gotcha" style="display:none">
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ You can email me using the form below:
 form.wj-contact input[type="text"], form.wj-contact textarea[type="text"] {
     width: 100%;
     vertical-align: middle;
-    font-size: 20px;
+    font-size: 18px;
     margin-top: 0.25em;
     margin-bottom: 0.5em;
     padding: 0.75em;
@@ -102,29 +102,37 @@ form.wj-contact input[type="text"], form.wj-contact textarea[type="text"] {
     border-radius: 3px;
     transition: box-shadow .2s ease;
     font-family:  "Equity Text A", sans-serif;
+    cursor: pointer;
+    background-color: var(--blockquote-background-color);
 }
 
 form.wj-contact input[type="submit"] {
     outline: none;
-    color: #444;
-    background-color: white;
+    color: var(--main-text-color);
     border-radius: 3px;
     padding: 12px;
     margin: 0.25em 0 0 0;
     height: auto;
     font-family:  "Concourse T6", sans-serif;
     text-transform: uppercase;
-    font-size: 16px;
+    font-size: 15px;
     font-weight: 800;
     letter-spacing: 1px;
     border: 1px solid #444;
+    background-color: var(--blockquote-background-color);
+    transition: transform 0.1s ease, box-shadow 0.1s ease;
 }
 
 form.wj-contact input[type="submit"]:hover {
-  background-color: #444;
-  color: white;
+  background-color: var(--blockquote-background-color);
+  color: var(--main-text-color);
   cursor: pointer;
 }
+
+form.wj-contact input[type="submit"]:active {
+  transform: scale(0.95);
+  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
+}
 </style>
 
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_pages/my-career-values.md

@@ -9,12 +9,12 @@ published: true
 
 # Why This Page?
 
-This page outlines the type of work environment and opportunities I'm _only_ interested in.
-It's aimed at providing clarity to recruiters, hiring managers, and even myself.
+This page outlines the type of work environment and opportunities I'm _only_ interested in ATM.
+I wrote it to provide clarity to recruiters, hiring managers, and even myself.
 
 # TL;DR
 
-I would like to work in a place where I can work on impactful and meaningful projects, preferably within a large and established organization. 
+I would like to work in a place where I can work on impactful and meaningful projects, preferably within a large and established organization (not startups). 
 I'm particularly interested in research or engineering roles that focus on innovation, scalability, and real-world impact.
 Ideally, the role would be in a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment where I can grow, mentor others, and contribute to solving complex problems. 
 Remote work is preferred, but I'm open to hybrid opportunities if they align with my goals.
@@ -25,35 +25,36 @@ I prioritize ethical missions and value emotionally healthy teams.
 # Engineering and Research
 
 With a PhD in Computer Science, my passion lies in solving complex problems that have not been solved before.
-In particular, I target real-world problems with scalable, efficient, and reliable solutions.
+In particular, I target real-world problems and like to work hard to provide scalable, efficient, and reliable solutions.
 
 While I have experience improving and maintaining existing systems, I particularly enjoy building systems from the ground up. 
 I find something deeply satisfying about making something work for the first time, especially when it has a significant impact.
 
-I thrive when working on systems with a large scale of impact, such as services that interact with thousands or millions of users.
-I'm deeply committed to ensuring these systems are robust in production.
+I thrive when working on research prototypes, especially when they have the potential to be used in production.
+I'm ready to take on the challenge of turning a research prototype into a production-ready system, provided the organization is willing to invest in the necessary resources. 
+In such a case, I'm deeply committed to ensuring these systems are robust in production.
 Whether it involves troubleshooting obscure bugs or optimizing critical paths, I find these challenges exciting and rewarding.
 
-I value pragmatic approaches to engineering. 
+I also value pragmatic approaches to engineering. 
 Maintenance and iteration often yield better long-term outcomes than full rewrites, though I'm not opposed to significant architectural changes when they are justified by evolving requirements.
 
-I prefer to manage a limited set of services to ensure I can focus the attention needed to deeply understand their technical details.
-This approach helps maintain the context required for producing consistently high-quality code.
-I welcome being on-call for systems I manage, provided I'm empowered to make meaningful improvements to their code quality.
+I prefer to deal with a limited set of task to ensure I can focus the attention needed to deeply understand their technical details.
+This approach helps maintain the context required for producing consistently high-quality work output.
+I welcome being on-call for systems I account for, provided I have the autonomy to make meaningful improvements to their code quality.
 
 # Organization and Culture
 
 I want to work in an organization that balances maturity and agility. 
 Ideally, the company should have the resources and structure to support professional growth while maintaining the autonomy to innovate.
-Bureaucracy that stifles efficiency, like filing tickets with long specs for simple tasks, is not for me.
+Bureaucracy that stifles efficiency, like filing Jira tickets with long specs for simple tasks, is not for me.
 
 I believe teamwork is at the core of great engineering. 
-The most important for me is the health and survival of the project.
-Therefore, knowledge about the project should be open and accessible to every engineer, which facilitates effective knowledge transfer and ensures the long-term success of the team and the systems they maintain.
+That being said, the most important for me is the health and survival of the project.
+Therefore, knowledge about the project should be open and accessible to every engineer, which facilitates effective knowledge transfer and ensures the long-term success of the project.
 
-Mentorship is another key factor. 
+Mentorship opportunities is another key factor for me.
 I've found great joy in guiding less experienced students and practitioners, helping them grow technically and professionally.
-Additionally, working with junior engineers fosters healthier processes and better communication across teams.
+I believe that working with junior engineers fosters healthier processes and better communication across teams.
 
 I'm deeply committed to diversity and inclusion (D&I). 
 I'd like to work in an environment that values different perspectives and supports individuals from various backgrounds.
@@ -65,19 +66,25 @@ I'm not interested in defense, military applications, gambling, or exploitative
 
 # Management
 
-I want to work for a manager who has great management skills, not just someone who was promoted for technical prowess.
+I think hierarchies are necessary when there is more than one individual. 
+Flat structures seem like a myth to me, meaning that I value clear lines of responsibility and accountability.
+
+I want to have a manager who inspires me. 
+I value great management skills, and don't trust just someone who was promoted for technical prowess.
 I don't believe engineering teams are self-managing, or that good engineers usually make good managers. 
 Managing people is hard and requires both technical and non-technical skills.
 
-I'm looking for a manager who actively keep track of my career progression. 
+I'm looking for a manager who actively keep track of my career progression and is honest about my performance. 
 I want to feel supported to develop new skills that find alignment between my goals and organizational needs. 
 I appreciate a manager that provides clear guidance on what the company actually cares about, and how I can contribute most effectively.
 
-Regular 1:1s with my manager are important to me. 
-Monthly meetings are ideal, weekly is also good (even if they're brief), as they ensure alignment and foster a strong working relationship.
+Regular 1:1s with are important to me. 
+Monthly meetings are ideal, weekly is also good (even if they're brief).
 
 # Closing Thoughts
 
-In summary, I'm only interested in roles that align with my technical expertise, ethical values, and personal growth aspirations.
-A focus on innovation, scalability, reliability within a supportive and inclusive culture would be ideal. 
+In summary, I'm only interested in roles that involve align with my technical expertise, ethical values, and personal growth aspirations.
+A focus on innovation, scalability, and reliability within a supportive and inclusive culture would be ideal. 
 By working together, I'm confident we can create meaningful and impactful outcomes.
+
+Cheers! 🚀