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uber1geek··on Capitol Trades: Tracking Stock Market Transactions of Politicians
Is there a CRYPTO equivalent of this?
uber1geek··on All the data can be yours: reverse engineering APIs
that is a cool find :)
uber1geek··on India’s communications ‘backdoor’ attracts surveillance companies
https://archive.ph/H4EP3
uber1geek··on Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (August 2023)

    Seeking Work: South East Asia (UTC+8)
    Remote: OK
    Willing to relocate: Yes

    Technologies: Django, DRF, Flask, GraphQL, PostGres, 
                  MySQL, DevOps (Docker, CircleCI), Redis, 
                  Celery, Sentry, Stripe, AWS Lambda, 
                  DynamoDB, Firebase, PostGIS, OpenVPN, 
                  Numpy, Pandas, Matplotlib, JavaScript, 
                  Elastic Search, Nginx, Gunicorn, AWS, GCP.

    Résumé/CV: https://ubergeek.me/resume/
    Email: hire [at] ubergeek [dot] me
Seasoned Senior Software Engineer with a passion for performance-oriented development of web services and backend components using Django and other Python-related technologies. I have experience in scaling and leading engineering teams, collaborating on API platforms, and integrating third-party APIs for seamless functionality.

My expertise extends to designing efficient data pipelines, implementing DevOps practices, and ensuring robust security measures. I've contributed to the development of travel experiences platforms, dynamic living environments, and real-time financial web platforms. My portfolio reflects a diverse range of projects, showcasing my adaptability and ability to wear multiple hats.

Additionally, I have previously led engineering teams at two different organisations, where I played a crucial role in scaling the teams and delivering high-quality products.

Here are some highlights from my career:

- Co-authored the booking and payment system for a core platform, serving ~ 1 million monthly active users.

- Scaled the engineering team at a PropTech organization, architected our stack from grass root levels and streamlined the development environment setup for enhanced productivity.

- Built a highly scalable real-time web platform at a FinTech organization, managing RESTful APIs and cloud infrastructure.

I love solving complex challenges and improving user experiences. Whether you need a tech leader to drive your project or a collaborative team player to enhance your development process, I'm excited to explore new opportunities.

uber1geek··on Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (August 2023)

    Seeking Work: South East Asia (UTC+8)
    Remote: OK
    Willing to relocate: Yes

    Technologies: Django, DRF, Flask, GraphQL, PostGres, 
                  MySQL, DevOps (Docker, CircleCI), Redis, 
                  Celery, Sentry, Stripe, AWS Lambda, 
                  DynamoDB, Firebase, PostGIS, OpenVPN, 
                  Numpy, Pandas, Matplotlib, JavaScript, 
                  Elastic Search, Nginx, Gunicorn, AWS, GCP.

    Résumé/CV: https://ubergeek.me/resume/
    Email: hire [at] ubergeek [dot] me
Seasoned Senior Software Engineer with a passion for performance-oriented development of web services and backend components using Django and other Python-related technologies. I have experience in scaling and leading engineering teams, collaborating on API platforms, and integrating third-party APIs for seamless functionality.

My expertise extends to designing efficient data pipelines, implementing DevOps practices, and ensuring robust security measures. I've contributed to the development of travel experiences platforms, dynamic living environments, and real-time financial web platforms. My portfolio reflects a diverse range of projects, showcasing my adaptability and ability to wear multiple hats.

Additionally, I have previously led engineering teams at two different organisations, where I played a crucial role in scaling the teams and delivering high-quality products.

Here are some highlights from my career:

- Co-authored the booking and payment system for a core platform, serving ~ 1 million monthly active users.

- Scaled the engineering team at a PropTech organization and streamlined the development environment setup for enhanced productivity.

- Built a highly scalable real-time web platform at a FinTech organization, managing RESTful APIs and cloud infrastructure.

I am eager to take on new challenges and contribute my skills to innovative projects. Whether it's a start-up looking for technical leadership or an established company seeking a performance-oriented web developer, I'm ready to bring my expertise to the table.

If your team is hiring or you know of any exciting opportunities in Python web development, please don't hesitate to reach out. I am open to both on-site and remote positions, and I am willing to relocate for the right opportunity.

Feel free to connect with me via email at "hire [at] ubergeek [dot] me" for more details on my background and projects.

Thank you for your time, and I'm looking forward to connecting with like-minded individuals and companies!

uber1geek··on 'Fortunate Accident' May Yield Immunity Against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
When Imipenem and Meropenem were first made available in India by Ranbaxy, it was called "wonder drug" at the time because of its wide gamut coverage of Gram +/- Bacteria. That too was abused and prescribed like candy for infections in India and thus leading to its resistance.
uber1geek··on Scaling up the Prime Video audio/video monitoring service and reducing costs
I am big fan of django's apps model ... what I like to call a "Modular Monolith".

Being an early engineer at most of my stints, I have build and scaled multiple startups using the approach and it has never failed me, the pitfalls of micro-services is not worth it unless absolutely necessary.

I always made it a point to group by business-logic rather than separate at whatever curve ball "new-tech" throws at me.

uber1geek··on [dead]
Is there a no-cost option if I don’t want to upgrade? A no-cost option will be available for all customers who do not want to use Gmail with their custom domain (for example, your-name@example.com), or the ability to manage multiple users. Customers who choose this option will retain access to the no-cost version of Google Workspace services such as Google Drive and Google Meet, and additional Google services such as Google Search, Google Maps, and YouTube. You will also retain access to paid content such as movies purchased in the Google Play Store.

You'll see a message about the waiting list in your Google Admin console in the coming weeks.

If you want the no cost option, you need to join this waiting list in the Google Admin console before June 1, 2022, so your account is not automatically upgraded to Google Workspace. Those on the waiting list will remain on the G Suite legacy free edition until the no-cost option is available. Once the no-cost option is available, we’ll be in touch with more details on what will happen to your account. You will have 60 days to evaluate the no-cost option or choose Google Workspace before any changes are made to your account.

If you change your mind after you join the waiting list for the no-cost option, you’ll still be able to upgrade to Google Workspace at any time.

uber1geek··on A Third of the World’s Air Routes Have Been Lost Due to Covid
The key projection in this article that affected me the most was: “The crisis is unwinding a vast social and industrial overhaul that took place during half a century of air-travel proliferation. In years to come, overseas business trips and holidays will likely mean more airport stopovers, longer journey times, and perhaps an additional mode of transport.” and according to this author, It might take a good four or five years for connectivity to return to the same level we saw at the end of 2019. Just when we were starting to feel good about a tightly connected world, making globetrotting a breeze - this seems like a severe and painful regression
uber1geek··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (January 2019)
Hmlet | Mobile Developer (Android/iOS) | Singapore | Full-time | https://hmlet.com

We’re looking for Android and iOS developers to work on mobile applications that will be used by our community members. We want someone with strong technical skills and creativity; someone who enjoys solving tough problems and working with new technologies. This person should not be shy about sharing their ideas and be obsessive about user experience and beautiful code.

You will be part of the Mobile Engineering team whose mandate is to develop new products and platforms for Hmlet. Mobile Engineering’s aim is to build interactive experiences at all touch points of a consumer's journey whether before, at, or after onboarding.

Experience with cross-platform development (flutter) is a plus.

If you are interested, hello me on -> zaid at hmlet com

* Singapore Nationals and PR holders preferred.

uber1geek··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (November 2018)
Hmlet | Mobile Developer (Android/iOS) | Singapore | Full-time | https://hmlet.com

We’re looking for Android and iOS developers to work on mobile applications that will be used by our community members. We want someone with strong technical skills and creativity; someone who enjoys solving tough problems and working with new technologies. This person should not be shy about sharing their ideas and be obsessive about user experience and beautiful code.

You will be part of the Mobile Engineering team whose mandate is to develop new products and platforms for Hmlet. Mobile Engineering’s aim is to build interactive experiences at all touch points of a consumer's journey whether before, at, or after onboarding.

Experience with cross-platform development (flutter) is a plus.

More information on the job here: http://www.indeed.com.sg/job/android-developer-2cb25727f5916...

* Singapore Nationals and PR holders preferred.

Thanks!

uber1geek··on Ask HN: What sucks about where you live?
and the Rats.
uber1geek··on Ask HN: What sucks about where you live?
I grew up in Srinagar, Kashmir, which is a really beautiful place - even though there’s a really good chance you’ll freeze to death here or get struck by a bullet.

Learning from life with each passing day. Thank God for sapience.

uber1geek··on Ask HN: What course should a CTO do?
Peopleware - Read it and re-read it every year.
uber1geek··on Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (April 2018)
SEEKING WORK - Remote

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: Yes

I am a Backend Engineer, focused on the performance-oriented development of web-services, and back-end components using Django, and other Python-related technologies. I've been working for the past 6 years, with Python and Django, Django REST Framework on the back-end and HTML, CSS, JavaScript on the front-end (I also have some familiarity with React.js).

I’m passionate about programming, user experience, and communities, I am the lead organizer of Google Developers Group in Kashmir Valley since 2011.

I've worked extensively with early age startups helping them from ground zero, and with distributed teams.

Résumé/CV: https://ubergeek.me/resume/

Email: hire at ubergeek . me

uber1geek··on Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (March 2018)
SEEKING WORK - Remote

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: Yes

I am a Backend Engineer, focused on the performance-oriented development of web-services, and back-end components using Django, and other Python-related technologies. I've been working for the past 6 years, with Python and Django, Django REST Framework on the back-end and HTML, CSS, JavaScript on the front-end (I also have some familiarity with React.js).

I’m passionate about programming, user experience, and communities, I am the lead organizer of Google Developers Group in Kashmir Valley since 2011.

I've worked extensively with early age startups helping them from ground zero, and with distributed teams.

Resume: https://ubergeek.me/resume/

Email: hire at ubergeek . me

uber1geek··on Ask HN: What are the books you wish your colleagues had read?
1. Peopleware

2. Code Complete 2

uber1geek··on Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (February 2018)
SEEKING WORK - Remote

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: Yes

I am a Backend Engineer, focused on the performance-oriented development of web-services, and back-end components using Django, and other Python-related technologies. I've been working for the past 6 years, with Python and Django, Django REST Framework on the back-end and HTML, CSS, JavaScript on the front-end (I also have some familiarity with React.js).

I’m passionate about programming, user experience, and communities, I am the lead organizer of Google Developers Group in Kashmir Valley since 2011.

I've worked extensively with early age startups helping them from ground zero, and with distributed teams.

Resume: https://ubergeek.me/resume/

Email: hire at ubergeek . me

uber1geek··on Xiaomi Mi A1 Kernel Sources Released
Thanks :)
uber1geek··on Ask HN: Do you do any mentoring outside of work?
I mentor a developer community which i nurtured from scratch in the conflict ridden valley of Kashmir. My mantra of life is "grow and let others grow with you."

If you want to pitch in , just drop me an email.

http://www.gdgkashmir.com

uber1geek··on Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (August 2017)
Please reach out to me via email - listed on my profile. I have something that will be of great interest to you if you are looking to get an MVP out.
uber1geek··on Sugar-Breathing Glycopolymersomes for Regulating Glucose Level
Scientists create "sugar sponge" which can be injected into diabetics to sop up and bind glucose when glucose levels are high, and release the sugar when its concentrations are low. They also tested the sponge in mice with type-I diabetes, and within two days, they saw antidiabetic effects.
uber1geek··on Any advice on donating programming skills?
I am a junior python/ django dev in need of mentorship. I am an avid learner. If you are interested in mentoring me, Please reach out.
uber1geek··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (March 2017)
Visa sponsorship ?
uber1geek··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (March 2017)
Do you sponsor visa's ?
uber1geek··on Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (March 2017)

  Location: Kashmir , India

  Remote: Yes

  Willing to relocate: Yes

  Technologies: Python, Django, JS, HTML , CSS, MySQL, MongoDB, AWS, ++

  Résumé/CV: https://www.ubergeek.me/cv.pdf

  Email: hello [at] ubergeek . me
CS major, Google Developers Group Lead, Passionate about tech and communities.

Focused on performance oriented development of web-services and back-end components using Django and other Python-related technologies.

Avid learner - Open to learning new tech and enabling it into the job.

uber1geek··on Sponge can soak up and release spilled oil hundreds of times
Now they have to make it cheap. Unless the manufacturers are able to create this product in a way that is cheaper for oil companies than what they are currently doing to clean up spills, this will unfortunately probably not matter. Hopefully they can because it looks quite impressive.
uber1geek··on Algorithms
So what are some good resources for Data Structures out there, you can vouch for ?
uber1geek··on Black market Blackphones get sent a kill message that bricks them
Someone will make a patch for this, just wait.
uber1geek··on New MacBook Pro Is Not a Laptop for Developers Anymore
Connecting an iPhone 7 to the new macbook pro requires a $19 Adapter. This is beyond a joke now Apple!
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