I see how things will come together.
Explore the causal chain where technology is made and elements are assembled.
Introducing a multi-dimensional portfolio that represents my craft, career, and constructs - with a touch of hard work.
Meet Graham!
My name is Charles Graham Cohen. I go by “Graham.”
Over time, I plan on documenting all the things. For now, this site is a collection of my career and (some) projects over the years. The remaining stuff will appear as soon as we have AI readied to assist with “the remaining images and descriptions on our portfolio websites”…
There’s a large amount of unlinked content in a “to be organized” state and various other blog stuffs (home remodeling, camping & hiking, recipes, test results, etc) that can be looked up - ease of access from one place!
“Passion” (they say I have that) comes from visualizing and then permitting things to come together.
It starts with the idea - zany ideas are ideas too! - The idea becomes thinking, which then forms and takes shape into something real - a mash-up of skill, parts, people, and some creativity.
What is made “real” is not just an appearance of something, but the idea. The idea is made into the essence of a thing and it becomes real because it is agreed upon.
Prioritizing this perception, as a flow of humankind, over the personal interpretation of what is considered to be real, is the fuel of life! I stay engaged, seeking its understanding and growth.
Personality & Traits
Personality & Testing:
Gallup Strengthsfinder: 2018 Testing, 2022 Testing
Values & Characteristics
Performance. Action and thinking are not opposites, rather action is the best device for learning, idea generation, and staying informed. Action leads to performance. Once a decision is made, we must go. There will be things we do not know or understand along the way. First we start, then we get better.
Drive. By the end of each and every day, I must achieve something tangible to avoid dissatisfaction. The drive continuously rekindles itself, and pushes to do and achieve more towards the next accomplishment.
Energy. Transformation of a product or process into something strong & superb takes about as much time as above average, and is not only more thrilling, but much more rewarding. I work best within teams whose members have also found and cultivated their own strengths.
Day-to-Day. Inquisitive mind and collector of information. Not only because the complexity of the world is interesting, rather archived information becomes useful. This is the daily act of refinement of theories, knowledge, and general understanding to build and make better decisions.
Vision. The completed product or process fascinates and consumes as if it were projected on a wall in the mind. These are the visions that inspire and energize me, and in turn, the team members. Painting and repainting the picture for the team is how to navigate through frustration and churn.
Education, Certifications, References & Social
Education:
Bachelors of Science - The University of Texas, Austin, TX
Certifications:
Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) - Download certificate
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) - Download certificate
Real Estate Professional (Renewed, Inactive)
References:
Reference Document - Available upon request
Volunteer Work:
University of Texas, Waller Creek Cleanup - February 2024
Meals on Wheels - East Austin, TX - Groceries Home Delivery - Present, 2nd Saturday/ Monthly
(Not consistent - mostly as substitute for routes during not-hot, not-cold months)
Pick-up and deliver groceries to those in need
Trash Remover - Ladybird Lake, Austin, TX - Trash Remover - Keep Austin Beautiful - Summer 2014
Mary Lee Foundation - Austin, TX - Painting, Refreshing Low Income Homes - Fall 2013
Trash Remover - Ladybird Lake, Austin, TX - Trash Remover - Keep Austin Beautiful - Summer 2013
Organized Group Cleanup - McKinney Falls State Park, Austin, TX - CleanSweep of Austin - Spring 2012
Server - Angel House Soup Kitchen, Austin, TX (through Keller Williams) 2012– 2013
