Hi, I'm Andre Pena.
Strong opinions, loosely held.
This is my personal website. With the changes in my life I've decided to try out one of these fancy HTML5 based templates. Shoutouts to HTML5 UP.
The Main Things
What I'm up to these days
I'm taking a career break, and currently preparing to move to Tokyo to study Japanese for a while before figuring out what's next.
Midnight Madness
Once a month, I host Midnight Madness on my Twitch account. Usually on the last Saturday of each month, but sometimes I need to reschedule. I'll announce on my socials (Twitter, Discord, BlueSky) if it's cancelled or moved.
Coffee, Travel and other joys
I enjoy finding and drinking coffee, traveling and other small joys that I can find in this world.
Career
Currently taking a career break, but you can find out about my professional career here.
Previously I worked at Groq for 7.5 years and at Apple for 10.5 years. When I was a manager I tried to be the leader who enabled his team to accomplish great things, while being a human being. Look up what Brene Brown said about vulnerability and courage if you want more specifics.
Old Website
A link to my previous website, in the old style, just in case I decide I don't like this version
Yes, it was a very simplistic website. I still like simple. Maybe I shall return to it some day.
Things I've Written
Tokyo Coffee Shops Map
Currently Apple Maps only, Google Maps coming Soon
Kyoto Coffee Shops Map
Currently Apple Maps only, Google Maps coming Soon
Osaka Coffee Shops Map
Currently Apple Maps only, Google Maps coming Soon
Japan/Tokyo Travel Guide
My old Japan/Tokyo Travel Guide. Very old, not updated in a long while, updates coming "soon"
Taipei Travel Guide
Very very old, not updated since well before the pandemic
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