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🚀 Now Accepting new client applications :) 🚀 Over the past few years, I’ve been fortunate to work with some incredible companies, helping them streamline their engineering teams, improve technical operations, and build scalable products. Now, as a few projects wrap up, I have space to take on one more client. If your company needs fractional engineering leadership, hands-on technical strategy, or a small but mighty team to ship real product fast, let’s talk. At EatWorkSleep, I focus on high-impact partnerships, whether that means: ✅ Defining and executing a scalable technical roadmap ✅ Leading engineering teams through growth and change ✅ Rapidly standing up or improving SaaS and eCommerce platforms If that sounds like what you need—or if you know someone who might—let’s connect. Drop me a message or book a time to chat. #EngineeringLeadership #FractionalCTO #SaaS #Ecommerce #TechLeadership #EatWorkSleep

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 I am thrilled to announce that I am stepping into the world of Fractional CTO work through my new consulting services company, EatWorkSleep! At EatWorkSleep, we specialize in providing fractional engineering leadership (CTO / VP Eng) with a focus on ecommerce and, specifically, Shopify. Our unique approach is designed to help businesses accelerate their growth and streamline their technology platforms efficiently. One of our flagship offerings is standing up or migrating to Shopify+ cost effectively and on an accelerated timeline. Whether you're looking to stand up a new Shopify+ store or migrate an existing one, my team and I ensure a smooth transition and optimized performance for your ecommerce needs, without the overhead and headaches of a big agency. We understand that getting tech stood up, hiring a team, or making technical decisions can often hamstring startup founders, diverting their attention from other critical aspects of launching a new brand. By leveraging my decades of experience, startups can leapfrog these bumps in the road, get to market quickly, and even lean on us to help them build a world-class engineering team. With years of experience in engineering leadership and a passion for innovation, I am excited to bring my expertise to businesses looking to enhance their technical capabilities and achieve their ecommerce goals. If you're interested in learning more about how EatWorkSleep can support your Shopify journey, feel free to reach out. Let's build something amazing together! #FractionalCTO #EngineeringLeadership #Ecommerce #Shopify #ShopifyPlus #TechInnovation #EatWorkSleep

I've been at this a long time, over two decades now, and I've helped launch dozens of online brands, some established and many new. I've had the pleasure to work with incredible teams, bringing an idea to life and then growing it day by day, as we did whatever it takes to find market fit. It's not easy, not for everyone, and takes an unrelenting team with serious fire. At Pattern, just months ago, we launched Equal Parts, and it's been an incredible ride as we continue to see this brand move people to cook more and find a renewed relationship with the joy of cooking and entertaining. However... what is truly incredible and continues to amaze me is, as the decade was approaching its final weeks, the team was working hard on our second brand—Open Spaces. This is unheard of! And yet, the brand, the products, the experience and the organization approach we've developed are beautiful, functional and, honestly, I'm counting down the days till I can click the buy button and finally have these in my home. I couldn't be more humbled and proud to be part of such a top notch team. So excited to share this with you all—sign up now for early access:

Built this in a few hours yesterday because my daughter and I are hosting our first D&D campaign this weekend and we wanted to get the jump on filling out our character sheets. https://lnkd.in/e2wcsrjd Instead of dropdown menus and stat calculators, you just have a conversation about your character. It asks the right questions, handles all the rules mechanics, and spits out a proper character sheet at the end. Also turns out I cannot help myself and spent the other 4 hours making it look like a medieval tavern instead of just using default components like a normal person. My favorite part: it actually role-plays the character creation process. You're not just filling out a form - you're having a conversation about who your character is and what their story might be. After I was finished it even recommended some starter spells... what!? Try it: https://lnkd.in/e2wcsrjd (Yes, I know there are approximately 6,000 D&D character builders already. No, I don't care. This one talks back and has better vibes.)

Engineering at Pattern is growing! Do you value curiosity, empathy, teamwork, learning and diversity? Our team of Engineers, Designers and Product Managers are looking for new engineers to add to our team and culture. Pattern is a family of brands that work together to help people find enjoyment in daily life. Visit http://bit.ly/2PV8SGC to see the full job description. #enjoydailylife #hiring #engineers

My fellow job seekers, listen up! I've been quietly working on a killer app to make resume personalization as easy as possible. It's called Haiku. Upload your resume and search for jobs. The chrome extension follows you around as you search and when you find a job you like - voila - at the click of a button, 30 seconds later, you've got a personalized resume, no hallucinations, just tailored to the job. I know, I know, you've still got to write the cover letter. Well we got you covered there as well. It works on  LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, Monster, Dice, Lever, Greenhouse, Workday, BuiltIn, Wellfound, SimplyHired, Remote.co, We Work Remotely, CareerBuilder, FlexJobs, Snagajob, Craigslist, USAJobs, and Seek. It kinda works on everything else :) I'm looking for a few people who are in the job hunt, to help test and use Haiku - FREE OF CHARGE :) Message me if you are interested and good luck to everyone on their job hunts.

It's been one of my greatest pleasures of the last decade to watch the rise of Den from idea to success story - with a long, long runway ahead of it for sustained growth. Almost a decade ago, I watched Mike obsess over SketchUps at any free moment, drown in rabbittholes related to building and permitting (that I had no idea existed), and eventually build a beautiful cabin in the woods. All the while getting closer and closer to a lean, sustainable business built on hard work and getting his hands dirty. Take a look at Den's Insta. There's a ton of Den homes being built and every one of those customers are doing it with a thrill in their hearts and a smile on their faces. Congrats Mike - This is a long deserved milestone and just the beginning of an exciting journey. Godspeed!

One year ago I started a journey to find a team that I could call home. After leaving my previous role, I took some time off at our farmhouse upstate to spend time working on some projects, dipping in the river, and spending quality porch time with my partner and our 2-year-old daughter. 
 Having that time out of the city and without work gave me great clarity in what I was looking for next and what life could be about: enjoying the daily moments that fill the space between the big things. Take deep breaths, cook my own food, read a book, put the phone down, smile at my neighbors. 
 What I was looking for was a team that helped me achieve that life and was motivated to build incredible things together that touched our customers in the same way. 
 Eight months ago I found Pattern. 
 We have built an incredible team of doers and learners with great minds and big hearts. Now that we are 'out in the wild' we are looking to grow that team. We're looking for engineers that are looking for unique challenges, are solutions focused, value collaboration, diversity and learning. If that is you, join us: https://lnkd.in/eh4wZwi

Stop optimizing for time. Start optimizing for experience. Need to get somewhere? Maps applications will get you there as quickly and as 'efficiently' as possible. We've been normalizing faster is better over and over again. But why? Optimize for beauty, for experience, for fulfillment. That is the route I want Google Maps to show me, the one that has the best foliage in fall, or takes me through the countryside by the farm with the sculptures in their field, or perhaps just a different way that I've always gone, forcing me to be present and slow down while driving. "You miss 100% of the roads you never take" -Wayne Gretzky

Happy Holi! To all of my Indian friends, hope you celebrate and enjoy the day - and the perfect way for all of us to welcome Spring.

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If you are a Senior Product Manager or Senior Engineer and this resonates, please reach out - we’d love to talk to you!

Today at Pattern Brands we are officially opening the doors to Open Spaces - our home organization brand on a mission to help our community Create Space to Enjoy through beautiful organization products & a 10-step guide to maintaining an organized home. After a year of research and product development, we couldn't be prouder and more excited by the outcome. You will love our beautifully designed storage tools, bins, hangers and drawer dividers. And a big shoutout to the Product, Engineering and Design team who continually impressed and pushed as we got this out the door. Great job team!

Hey everyone, I'm on the hunt for seasoned eCommerce UX/UI designers who are currently available for contract-based opportunities. I'm on the lookout for top-notch talent to join our team and help us craft exceptional digital experiences for our clients. If you have any recommendations or if you fit the bill yourself, I'd love to connect and explore potential collaborations. Feel free to drop names or tag anyone you think would be a great fit. Your referrals are invaluable!

Office Hours – Let’s Chat! Time is precious, but I’d like to share mine with you. Yes, you. https://lnkd.in/eGQkpR2y Throughout my career, I’ve excelled in some areas and failed in others (who hasn’t?), but when it comes to getting folks unstuck, connecting dots, debugging problems—well, that’s my sweet spot. Here’s your chance to: - Pick my brain (on anything) - Get advice - Share your advice - Or just chat. It's your time, and I’m here for whatever. No warranties, just good conversations. (if you see this, share it, thanks!) (If you’re trying to sell me something, partner with me, or your a recruiter, just email me at jason@eatworksleep.com. Thanks 🙏 )

Nostalgic for those days when the entire web felt like this. https://lnkd.in/e_KwuEX6 Have fun clicking away your day...

This is such a great piece. It really captures the essence of what we are working towards and the movement we stand behind. Please give this a read!

#Throwback - The Million Dollar Homepage Back before every website started looking the same, a kid in the UK had a brilliant idea—sell pixels on a 1000 x 1000 pixel grid to raise money for his university tuition. The site blew up, becoming an internet phenomenon, and he sold out the whole freakin' thing! A precursor to ICOs, maybe? Not much inherent value, but definitely fueled by FOMO—iykyk. You can still check out the site here: https://lnkd.in/gADeMaSb (Extra credit if you can find my little section 😎—happy hunting!) #Throwback #InternetHistory #DigitalMarketing #Innovation #FOMO #WebDesign #TechNostalgia #MillionDollarHomepage #CreativeIdeas #TechTrends

Fractional leadership is a lever. Use it! Just wrapped up a productive call with a founder navigating the challenges of finding a technical co-founder. Despite a two-month search and the shift to a VP-level engineering leader, the crucial role remained vacant, halting development progress. Excited to kickstart team building tomorrow and lead the search for leadership as they scale up. For founders, especially in the realm of physical product sales, optimizing time is paramount. Adopting fractional engineering leadership not only cuts costs but also accelerates project kick-off. This strategy diverts resources towards go-to-market strategies and marketing efforts from the get-go. #Founders #EngineeringLeadership #ProductDevelopment #FractionalLeadership #Startups

🚀 We’re Ready to Build 🚀 The best part of my work is seeing an idea turn into reality—a platform that scales, a system that thrives, and a process that just works. At EatWorkSleep, our Embed service is exactly that: a get-it-done-right approach. Here’s how it works: 1️⃣ You tell us what you need—whether it’s standing up a new tech platform, migrating to something better, or simply fixing the things that slow you down. 2️⃣ My team and I (yes, I roll up my sleeves too) get to work—quickly, efficiently, and with a relentless focus on quality. 3️⃣ You get a rock-solid foundation—and more than that, a team that’s invested in your success for the long haul. We don’t just hand off the keys and disappear. We’re here to be a long-term point of leverage for your business—helping you navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and keep growing. If you’re an eCommerce or SaaS business that’s feeling stuck or wants to launch something game-changing, we have room to take on one more client this quarter. Let’s connect. Drop me a message, and let’s see if we’re a good fit to tackle what’s next for your business. 💡 PS: We’ve done this for clients who needed Shopify+ migrations, SaaS platforms, and more. What can we build for you?

Filling in QA resourcing gaps: How have you solved this? Have you worked with awesome companies that provide this as a service or through team augmentation? Maybe you've worked with a QA resource for online apps that you love? Looking to fill this gap quickly so hit me up with your recommendations!!

Looking forward to hearing Neil Mullins, Senior Engineer at Gin Lane and Pattern, talk about how a systemized weave of design and engineering leaves room for "the magic" and has led to the launch of several hit brands. #dtc

It's easy to see folks in need and think "I'd like to help that person". It's another to say you will and even a bigger leap (unfortunately) to take action. But it's easy to support those that are doing the hard work. Join me in helping Rob complete his mission. It'll only take a few minutes. 💗