Nick Ayres
User Focused
Problem Solver
Building products that bring joy & simplify the lives of users.
About me
I am a software generalist with 8 years of experience focusing on the web. Whether I am serving an internal or external user, I aim to simplify the user's life by hiding the complexity of the world behind an interface.
I have had the privilege of leading the development of multiple impactful products from user interviews to production. Most of my experience includes building scalable web applications, internal pattern libraries, and productivity tools. I tend to focus on coding quality & standards, reusability & composition, and performance.
I value and thrive in teams that foster a culture of sharing actionable feedback, a bias for action, and the freedom to experiment.
How I solve problems
Relatively ranked.
What to expect
An insatiable appetite for knowledge and understanding, combined with a proactive and open-minded approach to work.
Always considering the broader implications, communicating effectively, and tailoring actions to fit unique circumstances.
A proven track record of multiplying value through being curious, building relationships, and minimizing complexity.
My values
Iterative approach
Understand the customers' immediate needs, and focus on quickly delivering value.
Encapsulating complexity
Hide implementation details while exposing a clean, simple, and maintainable interface.
Pragmatic testing
Using practical judgment to ensure that testing efforts are aligned with a project’s goals and constraints.
Dedication to company
Using the context of company goals, and sound judgement to make wise decisions.
Bias for action
Relying on context and good judgement to actively deliver value to the customer.
Radical Candor
Frequently giving and recieving respectful, actionable, and constructive feedback, fostering true alignment.