passions: electronic music producer, ex-drummer, ex-circus artist
roles: father (crowned “best dad ever”)
activities: running, yoga, rock climbing, handstands, meditation
skills and values
visionary thinking: rethinks systems from first principles to drive innovation and challenge the status quo
open source advocate: builds and shares tools to empower communities
fast prototyper: develops proof-of-concept solutions quickly
love-driven: creates projects to improve the world, prioritizing those in need
curiosity-driven: continuously learning and experimenting
interdisciplinary: combines technical expertise with creativity
ethics-driven: values fairness, transparency, and sustainability
mentorship: guides teams and fosters talent
decisive: expert in navigating uncertainty and making decisions amidst unknowns
achievements & fun facts
github: maintained a 3,000+ day streak with 50,000+ contributions, 900+ repositories, 200+ packages, and 100+ docker images, earning money while contributing to open source
global recognition: top 200 oss contributor in go and three other languages
sponsorships: sponsored by google, github, sentry, and individuals
talks and startups: delivered 60+ talks and advised 30+ startups
music: released 100+ tracks
hacked my school: successfully broke into school systems during a security exercise
career goals
fun: no compromise on enjoying the process
liberating technology: use technology to promote freedom, collaboration, and resilience in the world
self-decentralization: disappear and contribute anonymously, free from calendars and meetings
harmony: balance ambition, passion, creativity, and personal fulfillment with meaningful contributions