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221        <p>Welcome to Code Like the Wind! My name is TiOluwa Olarewaju, but most people call me T.O. I’m a Solutions Architect at <a href="https://www.redhat.com/?ref=codelikethewind.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">RedHat</a>.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-width-wide"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tioluwa-olarewaju/?ref=codelikethewind.org"><img src="https://storage.ghost.io/c/1e/fc/1efc54f9-6143-47bb-be58-3116f5c55b0b/content/images/2022/05/Screen-Shot-2022-05-16-at-4.27.18-PM.png" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy" width="795" height="397" srcset="https://storage.ghost.io/c/1e/fc/1efc54f9-6143-47bb-be58-3116f5c55b0b/content/images/size/w600/2022/05/Screen-Shot-2022-05-16-at-4.27.18-PM.png 600w, https://storage.ghost.io/c/1e/fc/1efc54f9-6143-47bb-be58-3116f5c55b0b/content/images/2022/05/Screen-Shot-2022-05-16-at-4.27.18-PM.png 795w"></a></figure><p>I write to help people <strong>build great software. </strong>But if you’re wondering why <strong>YOU</strong> should stay here, here's what I think I know about you.</p><h2 id="a-little-about-you">A Little About You</h2><p>You’re building software for yourself or a company (or both!).</p><p>You’re somewhere in between writing your first <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%22Hello,_World!%22_program?ref=codelikethewind.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">“Hello World”</a> function and reciting <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Clean-Code-Handbook-Software-Craftsmanship/dp/0132350882?ref=codelikethewind.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">“Clean Code”</a> by heart.</p><p>You want to learn technology, <a href="http://www.quickmeme.com/meme/35prpm?ref=codelikethewind.org" rel="noreferrer noopener">but without confusing, jargon-filled explanations.</a></p><p>You just want to know <strong>why</strong> we use certain technologies, <strong>how</strong> to set them up, and <strong>what</strong> the best practices are. That way, you can <strong>choose the right technology</strong> for your product and <strong>build it quickly</strong> using strategies you won't lose sleep over.</p><p>And when you understand that, <strong>you’ll become the expert</strong> that helps others build great software. Now you’re a hero!</p><p><strong>Did I get that right? </strong>Great! I just described myself too.</p><h2 id="a-little-about-me">A Little About Me</h2><p>I <a href="https://www.redhat.com/en/jobs?ref=codelikethewind.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">work for RedHat</a> because they help people understand technology instead of just selling them (proprietary) software. Sometimes that’s difficult, but our customers find it extremely helpful. I mean, how else could <a href="https://www.wired.com/2012/03/red-hat/?ref=codelikethewind.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">RedHat make a billion dollars selling free software?</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://storage.ghost.io/c/1e/fc/1efc54f9-6143-47bb-be58-3116f5c55b0b/content/images/2022/05/image.png" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy" width="1200" height="627" srcset="https://storage.ghost.io/c/1e/fc/1efc54f9-6143-47bb-be58-3116f5c55b0b/content/images/size/w600/2022/05/image.png 600w, https://storage.ghost.io/c/1e/fc/1efc54f9-6143-47bb-be58-3116f5c55b0b/content/images/size/w1000/2022/05/image.png 1000w, https://storage.ghost.io/c/1e/fc/1efc54f9-6143-47bb-be58-3116f5c55b0b/content/images/2022/05/image.png 1200w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Anyway, I spend most of my time helping customers find the best technology solution to fit their business problems. <strong>I enjoy the spark in someones eye when they understand a new concept</strong>. Of course, that means I have to be a good teacher.</p><p>So <strong>I’m here to learn so I can become a better teacher</strong>. And there’s no better way to learn than by diving in first-hand.</p><h2 id="here-you-ll-find-">Here you’ll find..</h2><p>Stories about how we help our clients build great software and grow their businesses.</p><p>I hope you’ll join me for the ride! Shoot me a message <a href="https://twitter.com/uncleteeoh?ref=codelikethewind.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">@uncleteeoh</a> for questions, feedback, or topics you'd like to see.</p><p>See ya later!</p>
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