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About me

My name is Sam Roche and I am a software developer born in 1995.

Beyond my work, I have always been interested in movies and cinema. I believe that watching a diverse array of films can help broaden the mind, just as travel does. I have membership at two local cinemas and have great fun tracking the films I watch. This passion has led me to dabble in both videography and photography over time, even creating some so-so films of my own!

I have been vegan since 2020 and love observing the natural world. My interest in botany means that I stop to take photos of any unfamiliar flowers I see. Identifying them is very satisfying and further broadens my botanical knowledge. This also means I am a keen gardener, growing my own food, but also creating a wildlife-friendly garden using native plants.

My partner and I have also been training for a half-marathon. Running, as a new interest, has been beneficial for both mental and physical health. A good run can be like meditation. I have always maintained an active lifestyle to combat the potentially sedentary software development profession.

I believe that a good work-life balance is truly key to being a productive software engineer. If I'm not at my computer then I'm enjoying my free time to the fullest.