Hi. I'm Ben Edmunds.
Hi. Guess I should start off with a bit about myself.
Work
I'm a software developer, mainly web development. For the past several years I've mainly been focused on building/leading software engineering teams as the CTO of a bootstrapped, and sustainable, business in the healthcare technology and insurance industries.
I also day trade fixed income and equity futures. Mainly as a hobby but with an eye towards taking it more seriously one day.
Personal
I grew up in Alabama and have spent the better part of the last decade moving around the US. I've settled in Brooklyn, NY for now and really love it here. I live in Park Slope with my girlfriend and our basset hound.
Some of my favorite things are reading, binge watching tv series, listening to podcasts, picking up heavy things and putting them back down, memes, espresso, gin & tonic, and traveling.
Why
I've decided to start contributing and interacting with the community here on Steemit after seeing many great posts from @lukestokes and a recent post by @snipe discussing how Steemit can fill the gap between the ephemeral nature of social media and the seriousness of blog posts. I really like the idea of having somewhere to post that fits the space between.
I'm also http://twitter.com/benedmunds on Twitter if you'd like to connect there.
So let's do this.
Hello @bene...
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Fancy seeing you here! Welcome, Ben! I look forward to reading your posts! While I'll always love twitter, it's nice to have a place where I don't have to think in 140 characters :D
Thanks for the push!
Welcome to Steem @benedmunds I have upvoted and sent you a tip
Welcome to Steemit! It's good time to start create Steemit better :)
Welcome to steemit. followed n upvoted
Thanks!
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Great work! 👏🏻😄Welcome to Steemit! I am very happy that you join our community! I wish you all the best on this platform and in your life too! You can count on me for what you need, you just have to write to me and I'll be answering soon. I send you a big hug from Argentina! My name is Marcos @kryptoland 😄👍🏻🇦🇷
A new Steemian :-) hello @benedmunds I hope you enjoy your time here, its a great community ! Nice post, wish you much luck! I will follow your account. Don't hesitate to contact or follow me at any time :-) See you around @tradewonk