Perhaps Toronto, Canada?
Readit Newsjonkiddy commented on Ask HN: Looking for tech city without hayfever risk in May/June · Posted by u/timdaub
Reading, FIRST robotics, soccer
jonkiddy commented on Ask HN: Do you also marvel at the complexity of everyday objects? · Posted by u/parpfish
I had a very similar line of reasoning one afternoon when making a salad for lunch. The fork, the plates, the kitchen, the ingredients, the electronics needed. All the details, history, effort, CAD, software, billing, logistics, sales, monetary transactions... which all led up to the moment where I could enjoy a salad.
After 10+ years working as a web developer with a non-CS degree, I heard about Georgia Tech's OMSCS program [0] and signed up almost immediately. The timing was right for me and my family and my employer offered tuition reimbursement. I kept my day job and spent nights and weekends working on assignments and studying. It was challenging and learned quite a bit.
jonkiddy commented on Ask HN: What high quality paid (non-subscription) software would you recommend? · Posted by u/Fede_V
I use Royal TS/X [1] nearly every day and enjoy it very much. I'm not affiliated with them in any way, just a happy customer.
I recently read a news article that Sam Altman is attending the Bilderberg Meeting [0]. The timing is perfect.
[0] https://bilderbergmeetings.org/meetings/meeting-2023/partici...
jonkiddy commented on Ask HN: Am I crazy or are runaway AIs causing havoc plausibly imminent? · Posted by u/realize
This is the basic plot in the singularity series of books. [0]
[0] https://www.amazon.com/Singularity-Series-4-book-series/dp/B...
I suggest you look into getting involved with something hands on. FIRST Lego League[0] is a rewarding experience.
jonkiddy commented on How can I find someone to explain, say, Git to a non-technical person · Posted by u/tcsi
A few years back before Covid, I held biweekly open meetings for anyone to learn practical Git basics where I work. I had about 20 people come through (PhD's, Statisticians, etc.) Let's talk! My email is in my profile.
I’m the Director of IT Operations for a contract research organization (CRO). While that might not sound inherently interesting it’s deeply fulfilling. My role involves building and maintaining software that help facilitate critical research for NIH and NCI, often supporting breakthroughs in healthcare and science. I love the intersection of technology, problem-solving, and enabling teams to deliver life-changing results by helping change the standard of care for people affected by cancer.
Outside of work, I’m heavily involved with FIRST robotics, which is a worldwide competitive robotics program for high school age students. It’s an amazing initiative where students design, build, and program robots to compete in team-based challenges. And it’s very fun. I mentor students, guiding them through the technical challenges we come up against and help them discover their own potential. Watching young minds light up is very rewarding. Being a small part of that community is one of the most rewarding things I do.