Gavin is a cat dad, burrito enjoyer, and party shirt enthusiast who sometimes writes code. As a Lead Developer at REA Group, he has built an environment of psychological safety that allows his team to succeed and grow. Before that, Gavin was a developer on a range of projects that included ensuring kids in the USA get their milk, and safely securing Australia’s trusty utes. Gavin is an organiser at DDD Melbourne, a meetup fostering an inclusive and welcoming space for tech users of all experience levels.