About

About

About Me

Peter Cardilla

Writer of code, books, songs, etc.

Hi, my name is Peter Cardilla and I write. I write code. I write songs. I write books.

I’ve been writing code since I was a child and doing it professionally since the first internet boom in the late 1990s. I’ve spent nearly all of the past 30 years building and maintaining commercial websites and online services.

As a programmer, my ability to explain complicated ideas in simple terms was often an invaluable asset to my team. This important skill, being able to communicate clearly and effectively, has been a key to my success, not just professionally, but in every area of my life; as a father and husband, as a writer and lecturer, and as a teacher and coach.

My ability to connect with people is the foundation of all my relationships.

  • Currently available for full-time or long-term:Web Development/Consultant, Communications/Media Strategy, Ghost Writing/Narrative Development, Copy/Technical Writing
  • Booking now:Speaking engagements, ghost writing, private instruction/consultation

I have a passion for words.

Words are important. Words bring our thoughts into the real world. They provide our best chance to take an idea from your head and put it in my head. Words are beautiful. Words are powerful.

In a world constantly updating how it communicates, there are many new voices but few new ideas. Much of the messaging we hear is antagonistic or patronizing, neither of which warrants honest consideration. New ideas lift us up and move us forward and new ideas have to be shared.

Let There Be Songs to Fill the Air

My first love as a writer is songwriting. Since 2015, many have known me as Little Petie of the Santa Cruz, California rock & roll band Little Petie & the Mean Old Men. I’m also a proud supporter of Shriners Children’s Hospitals. Here is a picture of me performing at a Shriners event in 2022.

Professional Skills

  • Web Development (Javascript, CSS, HTML, PHP)
  • Copy Writing/Technical Writing
  • Ghost Writing/Narrative Development
  • Public Speaking
  • Song/Jingle Writing
  • Social Media Support

Personal Interests

  • Language and Music
  • Philosophy, Psychology, Cognitive Science
  • Religion and Spirituality
  • Freemasonry, Symbolism, and Kabbalah
  • Science, Math, and Logic
  • Ice Hockey, Football, Martial Arts

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