I view software not as a collection of features, but as a system of constraints and flows. My background in healthcare and education taught me that the most elegant solution is worthless if it fails under pressure or can't be maintained by the next person.
I prioritize calm under pressure. Whether it's a production bug or a complex refactor, I lean into systems thinking: identifying the root cause, mapping the dependencies, and shipping incremental improvements.
I believe in a bias toward shipping. Done is better than perfect, provided "done" includes a commitment to security and clarity.