Hi, I'm Brad! 👋 I'm a former mechanical engineer that ended up in the tech world. I've worn a few hats but have settled in the product-led growth space at the global payments company, GoCardless.Here's the 101 on me:➡️ I'm endlessly curious about how things work
➡️ I can't help but see where pain points are and where opportunities lay
➡️ And I crave bringing structure and order to areas of chaos or uncertaintyBeyond that, I love working in and contributing to a positive company culture. One built on good relationships, celebrating successes, and sharing learnings. Here's a little about what it's like to work with me:🧪 I'm user- and experiment-obsessedI love keeping a finger on the pulse of the customer, and finding the right data to inform what we work on and assess how effective what we deliver is.🤝 I love collaboratingNot only have I learned a tonne from working cross-functionally with people from all kinds of backgrounds and disciplines over the years, the output from that kind of culture is better.⚡️ I like to deliver fastWe can't control whether our ideas will definitely work, but we can control how we bring them to life and test them.⚙️ I like creating effective processesConstant scrappy execution has its place, but as you mature an area becomes self-limiting. At the other end of the spectrum, I don't like to create pointless bureaucracy. I like the sweet spot in the middle.🚀 I like building momentumI learn best by doing and like to avoid getting stuck in the realm of theory and the hypothetical for too long. I also like ensuring my team has a tight focus free from distraction, stepping in help everyone stay focused on delivery and quickly squash blockers.
Writing
Stories | Book
A collection of 21 short stories about love, loss, loneliness, and strange situationsMy Medium | Blog
Thoughts on the job and creative side projectsFolks I've been published by:
Xero • Intuit • AccountingWEB • Runway East • XU Magazine • Chaser • Ivy-Style.com • LDN Life • and more
Audio
The In | Podcast
Going from no marketing qualification to senior writer at a tech companyStartup Fodder | Podcast
Stories from non-founders in startups
The rest
Delightful Things | Website
One cool thing every day (or thereabouts)Town | Video game
A low-fi game made in 2 weeks using a no-code platform and pre-made assetsThe Don't Skip List | Website
London spots and the one menu item not to skip.