Background

I work at the intersection of technology, architecture, strategy, and leadership, mostly stopping things from collapsing under their own weight, and occasionally managing to make them useful, resilient, and even a touch human. My professional story is rooted in building and simplifying complex systems, but what really shapes me is how I think about change, time, and purpose. I was going to provide a commentary based on songs that I listen to, but for more of a challenge I have written it using poetry. ...

September 7, 2025 · 4 min · 730 words · Gary Thomas