Paige Watson
softwareascraft.com
Paige Watson
@softwareascraft.com
Director, Technical Coach @ Salesforce
- Software Crafter, Board Gamer, Model Railroader

I am dedicated to elevating developers into cohesive, high-performing teams capable of swiftly delivering top-tier software that meets the evolving needs of clients.
I had a wonderful conversation with Brian Milner CST on the Agile Mentors Podcast. Listen tomorrow!
www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/agile/podcast
October 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Tuesday Oct. 14th at 5:00pm we start our sessions at Bellevue College again. Come join us as we talk about quality practices and write software together.

All are welcome, no need to be a student.
www.meetup.com/seattle-soft...
October 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Please join us as we welcome @andrea-goulet.bsky.social to the Seattle Code Crafter's meetup on October 23rd at 10:00am Pacific

We are excited to host her talk on "Empathy as Infrastructure: The Hidden System That Enables Organizational Change"

All are welcome!
www.meetup.com/seattle-soft...
October 6, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Reminder: This Thursday, September 25th at 10:00am Pacific

Richard Sheridan, CEO and Chief Joy Officer of Menlo Innovations will be talking to the Seattle Code Crafter's meetup on how to "Lead with Joy"

Everyone is always welcome.
www.meetup.com/seattle-soft...
September 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Ah... I see your problem.
September 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Join us next Thursday, August 28th at 10:00am Pacific
@dustinson.bsky.social will talk on "Techniques to Tackle Tech-debt Today"
All people are always welcome!
August 22, 2025 at 7:43 PM
This month we welcome Dustin Thostenson to Seattle Code Crafters!

All are welcome.
Zoom opens at 9:30am Pacific for community time.
Talk starts at 10:00am Pacific.
www.meetup.com/seattle-soft...
August 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Why do you offer me a "Skip" button and it doesn't work???
It's almost as if this dialog was written without TDD.
July 22, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Last minute update!
Tomorrow and 10:00am Pacific time, I will be speaking at the Seattle Code Crafter's meetup on my journey as a software developer with #ADHD.

Please join us.
This is an online meetup and everyone is welcome.
www.meetup.com/seattle-soft...
June 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Downtown Monroe, WA had 480+ patriots on the street , using our constitutionally protected rights to try and save our democracy.
June 15, 2025 at 1:43 AM
What an amazing (and humbling) talk by Aidan Key on "Supporting All Gender Identities".
I got to see him at yesterday's @snocoindivisible.bsky.social meeting, and walked away with more understanding and knowledge.
More here: genderdiversity.org
June 2, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Next Thursday, June 5th, online at 4:30pm Eastern
I'm going to be a little vulnerable and tell you about great practices that work well with my ADHD.
All are welcome.

www.meetup.com/phillyxp/eve...
May 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
April 30, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Great idea, but someone may have beaten you to it…
January 26, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Started creating the track for the lumber consolidation industry.
Copied track plan to plywood, then glues down cork roadbed.
#nscale #modelrailroad #ELMRR
January 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
My 2024 plays.
Lots of plays on boardgamearena.com

BG Stats 2024
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Plays: 602
H-index: 14
Games: 76
New: 17

Via Magica: 87
Coloretto: 41
Space Base: 35
The Castles of Burgundy: 29
Heat: Pedal to the Metal: 26
Distilled: 23
Cribbage: 23
Terraforming Mars: 19
7 Wonders: 19
January 1, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Sounds legit...
December 9, 2024 at 7:23 PM
One day it may be helpful. One day...
November 27, 2024 at 11:09 PM
We lost a beautiful Hemlock in the storm. It fell away from the house, so that’s good… but I’m still a little sad.
#bombcyclone
November 21, 2024 at 3:58 AM
Tickets are ON SALE NOW!!!

Agile Open Northwest 2025 Registration is OPEN, and you can register here: www.tickettailor.com/events/agile...

For more information, you can visit our AONW 2025 website.
www.agileopennorthwest.org/2025

Register today! Space is limited
November 16, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Also:
November 13, 2024 at 9:46 PM
Had a great time talking at #AgilePakistan this morning.
I feel a real connection to Pakistan and it was an honor to be asked to participate.
#agile #software #qualitycode
November 9, 2024 at 12:54 PM
November 8, 2024 at 7:38 PM
It's okay to talk to someone. They will hear you. You can be anonymous. You will be safe.
Your feelings are valid and these people will hear you.
It's okay to talk to someone.
November 7, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Zoom in for context.
August 10, 2023 at 12:16 AM