The Pictographer’s Shop is the virutal workshop of John D. Corbett. I’m primarily a software developer, but I have several professional interests adjacent to software development including graphic arts, marketing, management, electronics, and technical writing.

Here you’ll find my

• Resume
• Portfolio
• Patents
• Tutorials

Early in my career, I was drawn to the most exciting technology and didn’t think too much about other aspects of the workplace such as company culture or work practices, with the exception of skill acquisition. I’m still driven to make things work, but I recognize that the collaborators are more important than the domain. I’m interested in finding people to work with whose values align with mine.

Briefly,

• We seek work that is beneficial, not merely lucrative
• We choose correctness over haste

I’m seeking a software development position in any of the following

• Engineering
• Science
• Architecture
• Education
• Design

Preferably in Rust, ideally open source, but I’m open to various tool stacks and business models.

I’m happy to lead a team and mentor co-workers. Although I’ve had some proud successes as a manager, I’m still new at it.

I’ve got a high tolerance for working without interaction, but I prefer to have at least one active collaborator and leadership willing and able to provide meaningful guidance.

I have a solid track record as a creative software developer. I have ten patents, including one foundational patent in user interface development and a pretty wild patent for verifying integrated circuits using their electromagnetic emanations. My verbal skills enable me to facilitate creative conversations. I’ve often been the originator of new applications and libraries.