I used to be an admin in CAL (Cyber Athlete League), wrote my own mIRC scripts for support desk tickets and had a janky PHP interface for managing scores. Good times!
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I've been building Dinoki, a native desktop AI companion for macOS and Windows that runs without the cloud. Just published our updated roadmap. Would like feedback, especially on balancing autonomy with transparency.
tpae commented on Show HN: Dinoki – Privacy-First Desktop AI with Pixel Pets (6MB Native) · Posted by u/tpae
This looks fantastic! Love the combination of privacy-first design, lightweight performance, and a touch of personality with the pixel pets. The 6MB footprint is seriously impressive in an era where most apps are bloated. Excited to see tools that are both fun and functional—looking forward to trying Dinoki out!
Thank you for your feedback! Let us know if you run into any issues
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Remote: Yes
Willing to relocate: No
Technologies: React, TypeScript, Next.js, SwiftUI, GraphQL, Node.js, OpenAI APIs, RAG, LLM agents, macOS/iOS dev
Résumé/CV: Available upon request
Email: t@k0.io
Staff-level engineer (15+ yrs) with experience across FAANG and startups. I specialize in shipping polished UIs fast, integrating AI features (LLMs, agents, RAG), and designing user-first tools. Previously led frontend/product at an acquired no-code platform (100K+ users), built an Apple-featured app solo, and currently building AI-native desktop companions.
Seeking freelance/contract work only — early product, creative tools, or AI interfaces preferred.
SEEKING WORK | Remote | Frontend / Fullstack / AI Product Engineer
Staff-level engineer with 15+ years experience shipping consumer products and internal tools at scale. I’ve led frontend and fullstack work across high-growth startups and large companies (FAANG-level), including building tools used by millions and launching AI-native desktop apps (macOS/Windows) focused on privacy and local-first design.
Highlights:
* Scaled a no-code platform to 100K+ users → acquired
* Solo-built an iOS app featured by Apple
* Led product-engineering efforts across AI agents, RAG, and LLM integration
* Extensive experience with React, TypeScript, Swift, GraphQL, and OpenAI APIs
Looking for: contract or part-time work focused on early product development, AI UX, or building polished tools fast. Bonus if you’re building something weird, ambitious, or human-centered.
Resume and portfolio available upon request.
Reach me: t@k0.io