Professional
I'm on hiatus from full-time work.
I do a mix of software development, coaching, architecture, and process improvement. Technologies I'm using these days include TypeScript, Astro, React, Zod, and PostgreSQL.
Family
My wife and I moved to Napa a few years ago. We live right near downtown and enjoy taking advantage of the world-class restaurants and wineries in our neighborhood.
We welcomed a daughter, Louise, in spring of 2022. I love playing in the garden with her and watching her explore the world. We read a lot of Chris Haughton and Mo Willems books together in English and French.
We're expecting a second daughter in August, 2025.
Civic Life
I'm on Napa's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission, where I advocate for pedestrian safety and micro-mobility access.
Hobbies
I enjoy cooking and try to do at least one experiment each week. I also enjoy gardening. I just
harvested the first artichokes of the season and expect an abundance of blackberries in a month
or two. You can find me on
Peloton as
jamesarosen, though I'm not getting as many workouts in as I'd like. It's been a
month since I last practiced my clarinet and over a year since I've done any woodworking.
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