Commit Messages | Peer Reviews
Commit messages from the people who shipped with me.
Each message is preserved in its original voice — shortened only where context demanded.
I’ve had the kind of teammates who change you — how you lead, how you learn, how you create. Every project left me sharper; every person left a mark. Their messages remind me what mattered most: trust, clarity, and shared purpose.
Jack Kitterhing: The Kind of Manager Who Lets You Lead
Jack was my direct manager at LearnDash — the kind of leader who builds trust and then gets out of your way. He gave me space to own the roadmap and confidence to grow into the role. His words still capture what that partnership felt like: clarity, respect, and shared purpose.
“I managed Taylor during her time as a Product Owner at LearnDash, and she was an exceptional member of our team.
What impressed me most about Taylor was her proactive approach to everything she touched. She didn’t wait for direction; she identified opportunities, developed strategies, and drove initiatives forward with remarkable independence. Taylor had an innate ability to see around corners and anticipate what the product and team would need next.
Taylor was also an early champion of AI within our organization. While many were still trying to understand the potential, she was already experimenting, implementing, and sharing insights with the team. Her willingness to dive deep into emerging technologies didn’t just improve her own work, it elevated our entire product team’s capabilities and mindset. She created a culture of learning and innovation that rippled across the organization.
Perhaps her greatest strength was the balancing act she performed daily: deeply understanding and addressing immediate customer needs while simultaneously keeping us focused on our longer-term product vision. She had this rare ability to be both tactical and strategic, ensuring we delivered value today without losing sight of where we needed to be tomorrow.
Any organization would be fortunate to have Taylor working in their product org.”
Jack Kitterhing
Direct Manager @ LearnDash
– on LinkedIn