I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Paul at a point in my career where i was trying to find who i was and what i was trying to do. His kind, approachable manner made it easy to make friends and we clicked with our work ethic, outlook on development and interests in tech. It was really grounding to have somebody who would talk to me honestly and let me know when i was doing well or guide me when i could be doing better. It was also humbling to know that i could have honest conversations with Paul about things and nothing ever a problem – we could overcome any issue because we cared enough…Paul cared enough. Not just about the problem but the people involved in the problem. When i expressed an interest in better myself, Paul helped without asking and i knew i could trust and depend on him to help me through whatever i was working on. 

The development world has lost someone truely special. I can only hope i can be half the developer and person Paul was within my career – no matter where he worked or who he worked with he left a lasting impression. Everybody felt enlightened from what Paul had to offer and because of this he will live on in what we do for a long time. 

Myself, Jess and Paul formed a bond over the years because of our likeliness and it is like having a limb torn from us. My love and thoughts are with Tracie and Pauls family through all of this.