About Me

I’m Paige Watson  , a Technical Coach who embraces ‘Quality Software as Craft’ principles. I guide teams in developing well-crafted software solutions designed for maintainability and future growth, while evolving their processes into high-performing, scalable units capable of swiftly delivering top-tier software that meets evolving client needs.

My Work  

I partner with development teams to implement practices that transform how they build software:

Extreme Programming & TDD — I guide teams through adopting the 12 core XP practices  , with particular emphasis on test-driven development  as a design and quality tool.

Collaborative Development — I facilitate effective pair  and mob programming  that leverages collective intelligence and accelerates knowledge sharing.

Neurodivergent-Supportive Environments — Drawing from my own experience with ADHD, I help teams create workflows that work with different cognitive styles rather than against them.

Deliberate Practice Culture — I establish sustainable learning rhythms through code katas  , focused practice sessions, and structured skill development.

Philosophy  

Quality software emerges from the right process applied consistently. I believe software development is a dynamic craft requiring discipline, collaboration, and continuous refinement. Quality isn’t negotiable— refactoring  and testing are as essential as writing features. Group decisions consistently outperform individual ones. Test-first development provides crucial structure and clarity.

As Quinn Gil  articulates, our role is to maintain and increase the value of digital assets over time. Software is never truly “done”—it’s continuously refined against evolving quality standards.

Speaking & Resources  

I present talks and workshops on Extreme Programming, Deliberate Practice, Collaborative Programming, and neurodivergent-friendly development. Explore my talks and the FAST Guide  for practical frameworks and techniques.

Connect  

I’m available for coaching engagements, workshops, and speaking opportunities:

Schedule a consultation  · LinkedIn  · BlueSky  · GitHub