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Hi, I\u2019m George Roots, a Software Engineering Manager with 20+ years of experience navigating the ever-changing waters of product development, particularly in the exciting worlds of FinTech, EdTech, and mobile. I guess you could say I\u2019ve been around the block a few times (and have the lines on my forehead to prove it!). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is my story (TLDR;).<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read My Thoughts (Rants)(WIP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Recent Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As an software engineering leader, I’ve recently been working to expand my empathy for the decision makers around me. My recent certifications should reflect this \ud83d\ude42
Certifications<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Projects<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career Curious Podcast<\/a>
This podcast is a labor of love that grew from my own curiousities as I am navigating looking for my next opportunity. Each episode features insightful interviews with professionals from diverse fields, sharing their career journeys, challenges, and triumphs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelli Roots Property Group<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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