Welcome to My Resume

Hello! I'm Jim Boston, and this site is a way for you to get to know me beyond the typical resume format. Here are the key highlights of my career. You'll also find links to projects, articles, and stories that showcase my skills.

     All the linked websites are my own.

While I do not pretend to be a web designer or developer, I took up building websites by writing my own code. I like to understand how things work at a more than superficial level. It helped me get a better grasp of HTML structure, CSS styling, and JavaScript functionality, and learn how they all interact.

Today, working around websites is almost a must. It's a tool. I wanted to be able to use that tool.

As you know, webpage builders abstract much of the complexity, meaning you're not learning how the underlying technologies work. I know obfuscation is the thing today. But not if someone, like me, is trying to learn. Over time, this can make you dependent on tools and limit your growth as a developer (not that I consider myself one).

And I already have enough to limit my growth in that area. I have always liked troubleshooting. I also feel my problem‐solving skills improve as I tackle coding challenges. This is essential for growth in the tech industry.

Don't get me wrong, I'll use the tools that make things simpler today; did I hear ChatGPT? I just want to know how to find workarounds when those tools do not perform as needed.

My Base Resume

Get to know the core of my career and achievements on my base resume page.

Career Insights: Tough Questions

Learn more about my career and the challenges I've faced in my professional life by visiting my tough questions page.

I Can Write

Explore some of the articles I've written by visiting my writing page.

I Like to Teach and Mentor

I enjoy helping others grow in their careers. You can see how I engage with others by visiting my teaching and mentoring page.

My Passion for Geography

Geography is one of my favorite subjects. Check out my explorations on this geography page.

My Interest in History

History fascinates me! Visit my history-related pages: What Came Before and GV History.

Working Under Pressure

I thrive in difficult situations. Read about one such experience on this page.

I Have a Sense of Humor

Humor is a big part of my life! Take a look at one of my humorous stories on this page.