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Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (August 2026)

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  1. mixmastamyk · · focus · HN ↗
    Location: Southern California / Pacific Time

    Remote: Ok

    Willing to relocate: Yes, w/ expenses

    Technologies:

        Expert:
            Python, PostgreSQL, Linux
            Django
    
        Near:
            HTML, CSS, JavaScript
            Flask, FastAPI
            HTTP, Sockets
            Rust, Java
            Containers
            Hardware
    
        Familiar:
            Electronics
            C, C++
            Windows, macOS
            Recently took a Machine Learning (ML) class.
    
        Interests / Experience:
            Software Development
            Data Engineering
            Distributed Computing
            Graphics / data pipelines
            VFX, Aerospace
            Project Management
            Training / Mentoring
            QA, SysAd, SRE, DevOps
            and more.
    
    Résumé/CV:

        https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/hxygjtb1vrwuwnznzn2vd/mgm_resume25pw.pdf?rlkey=kv6e5gljiz3p8jym9ztgirc1a&st=6p05kj9g&dl=1
        Password: "resume_2025" (no quotes)
    
    Email: See resume.

    Seasoned full-stack developer here—focused on solving problems:

    ▸ Recently finished a multi-year modernization of the backend platform for congress.gov, specifically their substantial ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) data pipeline.

    ▸ Worked at a number of Internet-facing companies during high-growth periods. Can do it all.

    ▸ Have extensive experience designing, developing, and maintaining distributed graphics production pipelines for visual effects companies, under harsh deadlines.

    ▸ Have trained and mentored developers, tech-folk, and end-users as well.

    ▸ Love building reliable, well-documented, and maintainable systems.

    Let’s crush your issues! Cheers,

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