Hello there! I'm Richard

A software engineer with over four years of experience building solutions that make life easier—both for developers and the financial world I've called home. I've worn a few hats along the way, from QA testing engineer to backend developer, and I've loved every minute of solving problems with code. My toolkit? Python, JavaScript, and shell scripting—languages I've used to craft tools, streamline workflows, and keep complex systems humming at multiple financial companies.

I started out in QA, where I got a front-row seat to what makes software tick (and what breaks it). That curiosity pushed me into backend engineering, where I've spent my time building developer-friendly tools—think scripts that save time or systems that just work. I'm all about practicality: if it helps someone get the job done faster, I'm in.

What really lights me up, though, is open-source. There's something special about collaborating with folks worldwide to create software anyone can use, tweak, or learn from. Whether I'm contributing to a project or tinkering on my own—like exploring cool libraries such as Pytql—I'm hooked on the idea of giving back to the community that's taught me so much.

When I'm not coding, you'll probably find me digging into a new tech stack just for fun, sipping tea (stronger than my Wi-Fi signal), or unwinding with a good sci-fi book. I'm a bit of a nerd for clean code and a sucker for a well-placed semicolon. This corner of the web is where I share my journey—tips, projects, and whatever else I'm geeking out about. Glad you're here—let's build something awesome together!