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Finley Code

Finley Code

Business Development leader passionate about tech, media, and creative innovation

San Francisco, California
Joined January 2026

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Summary

Finley is a seasoned Business Development professional currently advancing through leadership roles at Roblox, following a strategic partnerships role at Google. His career demonstrates a strong aptitude for fostering growth and managing key relationships within the tech and media sectors. theorg
Beyond his business development career, Finley possesses a unique blend of creative and technical skills, exemplified by his personal blog, 'The Finley Code,' where he explores the intriguing parallels between music and code. His posts delve into web development, cloud infrastructure (AWS, CosmosDB), and practical home automation solutions with Alexa, showcasing a hands-on approach to technology. thefinleycode+3
Academically, Finley holds a Bachelor's Degree in Film and Economics from NYU Gallatin, complemented by specialized training in 35mm production from the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. This strong foundation in both creative arts and analytical thinking has shaped his diverse career trajectory. theorg+1
He also has practical experience in film production, having worked as an assistant camera for the short film 'Hots' (2018). His deep-seated passion for film, nurtured since high school, underscores a creative drive that extends beyond his core professional responsibilities. imdb+1

Work

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Writing

Get your dev new hires to contribute faster with onboarding documentation

February 1, 2021

Discusses the importance of and strategies for creating effective onboarding documentation to accelerate developer integration.

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Two simple scripts to backup and restore CosmosDB

August 1, 2019

Provides practical scripts for managing backups and restoration of MongoDB-based CosmosDB instances on Azure.

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Exposing Home Assistant to the world

July 1, 2019

Details the process of making Home Assistant accessible externally and integrating with smart home systems like Alexa, building on previous work in home automation.

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Deploying a Ghost Blog on AWS with Cloudfront

December 1, 2018

A technical guide on setting up and deploying a Ghost blog platform using Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Cloudfront for content delivery.

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Home Automation with Home Assistant and Alexa

February 1, 2018

Explores setting up home automation systems using Home Assistant and Amazon Alexa, enabling advanced control over smart devices.

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The Finley Code Blog

July 1, 2016

A personal blog exploring the intersection of music, code, and copyright, alongside insights into web development, home automation, and personal learning journeys.

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Music is Code

July 1, 2016

An article drawing parallels between the creative processes of writing music and writing code, highlighting the structured nature and expressive potential of both.

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UT Bootcamp Pre-work

July 1, 2016

Documents the initial setup and learning process for a coding bootcamp, covering essential developer tools like Git, GitHub, and text editors.

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Hobbies

Plays piano and is an active musician in local bands, with a keen interest in music theory and its connection to programming. thefinleycode

Played hockey for The Hotchkiss School. eliteprospects

Passionate about filmmaking, having worked as an assistant camera on short films and expressed a serious professional pursuit in the field. imdb+1

Engages in web development, home automation projects using tools like Home Assistant and Alexa, and blogging about technical subjects. thefinleycode