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Ask HN: Who needs a job?

96 points| d4ft | 15 years ago | reply

I'm always interested in the who's hiring threads, but often find it is hard to determine if I fit the bill. In that spirit, I figured we should have a "Who's looking for a job" thread, and let the employers reach out to whoever they might like. A brief summary might be ok, or a google doc resume, or whatever. I figure if there is one place this might work, this is it. Have at!

Edited to add (kudos to mrduncan):

Make it easy for employers by indicating where you're located, whether you'd be willing to move, if you'd prefer to telecommute, etc.

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[+] nonrecursive|15 years ago|reply
A couple years ago I made a site to stay organized when looking for a job, http://www.happyjobsearch.com/ . I made it after I got laid off for the second time in 3 months. I needed an efficient, systematic approach to looking at job listings and keeping track of what I needed to do for each opportunity. It's like GTD but just for job hunting.

It's free and it's quick to sign up. So I hope no one minds my posting it here. I know how much it sucks to be jobless and looking for work, so this site is my little helping hand to anyone in that position.

[+] anonymousDan|15 years ago|reply
I'm just amazed you did that whole site in one weekend.
[+] thinker|15 years ago|reply
Pretty cool. I've basically been using an etherpad to keep track for my job search but this wouldve be so much better.
[+] lutorm|15 years ago|reply
I'm not really looking for a job currently, but I'm interested in who would find someone with my skill set useful: Ph.D. in astrophysics, 15yr research experience, lots of coding in C++ and Python (mostly numerical, Monte Carlo, parallel computation, radiation transfer stuff). In general a pretty all-round kind of guy.

If an opportunity came along, I would be interested in something where I could use my knowledge of physics and coding for something more "applied" and immediately useful to humanity than astrophysics. Ring any bells?

[+] DaniFong|15 years ago|reply
We've started a company to make an energy storage system using compressed air that's 10x cheaper and 10x longer lasting than traditional batteries, while being as efficient.

We don't need someone with the skillset immediately, but we would have. Have you considered greentech?

[+] HSO|15 years ago|reply
Sounds like a finance quant to me... except the "immediately useful to humanity" part, maybe ;)
[+] loganfrederick|15 years ago|reply
This is slightly off topic, but I am an undergraduate student learning some of the subjects you mentioned in the parenthesis, and the curriculum/resources at my school are inadequate. Would you be open to a few questions? Please shoot me an email at [email protected]!
[+] jacquesm|15 years ago|reply
That's one hell of a resume.
[+] heliodor|15 years ago|reply
anybody who has lots of data and would like to analyze it would find you extremely valuable. You just pick a domain that interests you.
[+] zephyrfalcon|15 years ago|reply
I currently have a part-time job that pays the bills, and I want to keep it, but I would be very interested in doing small projects on the side, or jobs that only require a few hours a week (e.g. maintenance).

I'm proficient in Python; I've used the language since ~1996, professionally since 2002, mostly for back-end stuff that runs on servers, scripting, database access, etc. Also GUI programming and IronPython (at my job, we're currently converting existing CPython code to IronPython). I am not an expert on web programming, although I've designed several sites for personal use, and some web apps using Google App Engine.

As I am always interested in learning other/new programming languages, I also have limited experience in e.g. Scheme, OCaml, Ruby, Delphi, C, C++, D, Io, etc.

(My resume can be found at http://zephyrfalcon.org/resume.html, but please note that it's out of date; I haven't updated it since last November, when I was re-hired by Oasis Digital (mentioned on the resume as an earlier employer). I will get around to this, but as I am not looking for a full-time job, it hasn't been one of my priorities.)

[+] mrduncan|15 years ago|reply
Make it easy for employers by indicating where you're located, whether you'd be willing to move, if you'd prefer to telecommute, etc.
[+] mrlyc|15 years ago|reply
Melbourne, Australia. Programming since 1986.

Latest work: Linux device drivers for an air traffic control system, medical equipment and a cell phone base station.

Earlier work: portable data terminals, air conditioning control systems, remote order entry systems, telephone banking, EFTPOS terminals and networks, various communications programs, web pages for remote control of communications equipment.

Major accomplishments: rewrote 2,650 lines of C as a seven line shell script; rewrote a VME to PCI bus chip driver reducing the packet transfer time from 40 milliseconds to 200 nanoseconds.

Worked at NCR, Nokia, Philips, Telstra and Wang among others.

[+] F_J_H|15 years ago|reply
I am losing a developer who is moving to Australia simply for the life experience, which is a great reason in my books, although I hate to lose him. Just curious – how is the developer/tech job scene in Melbourne and Sydney right now?
[+] renwar|15 years ago|reply
I'm looking - currently in SF bay area physics PhD program, working on computational condensed matter physics. Physics&Math degree, good CS background as well (mostly python, also C, C++, others in passing) as part of undergrad studies/current research/current side projects but no 'official' dev/work experience, if you get what I mean. Planning to take a year or more off from degree program to work on a startup or similar - I kind of imagine myself coming in somewhere between an intern and and engineer. Hoping to stay in SF area for now. I'd be happy to send a resume, too. email: [email protected]
[+] bricestacey|15 years ago|reply
I particularly want to get involved with any developers or companies in the Boston area that specialize in libraries. I am particularly keen on academic libraries as I think it's a great space. They need great developers (existing software sucks) and are willing to pay good money for their work.

I have 4 years experience working in Digital Library Services where I write services and web apps that interact with integrated library systems. I generally use PHP, MySQL, Drupal, and jQuery for work (this is the leading academic library web stack), but I'm trying to ween myself toward RoR and other Ruby frameworks. I also have experience with Java, C, Scheme, and ASM (in that order) from my CS studies. I've started working on a RoR project to help manage EZProxy, which is an existing, near-ubiquitous proxy service for academic libraries to offer off-campus access to licensed content, that I hope to turn into a SaaS business in the near future.

Website: http://bricestacey.com

[+] Hostile|15 years ago|reply
I live on long island(in NY), and would love an entry-level coding opportunity in the area. Obviously I read HN, and I'm always reading and learning more about technology while dabbling with languages. For example, today I've been writing utility scripts in powershell( http://is.gd/dRJWZ ). I've played with PHP, Android development, Ruby.. heck, even a little security exploitation in assembly. The list goes on. I started by writing in C, and it's fair to say that's the language I'm most comfortable with.

I may not have a Ph.D. in astrophysics like that other guy, but I really do think I could contribute somewhere given the chance.

[+] endtime|15 years ago|reply
You might want to share some contact info...
[+] whimsy|15 years ago|reply
Resumé criticism/suggestions would be cool.

http://metawhimsy.com

I live in Santa Cruz, California and won't be able to move for a year (I'm a student) but I can telecommute. I'm also willing to work below market prices (being a student and all).

I have no concept of what my skill level is when it comes to programming or system administration. Shoot me an e-mail and ask me some questions to determine that for yourself.

[+] lsc|15 years ago|reply
will is my brother, his SysAdmin skills are above average by bay area standards. He hasn't done significant programming for me (outside the SysAdmin role, scripts, etc...) so I can't really evaluate him as a programmer.

The unusual thing about him is that he has excellent communication skills, something that is pretty rare at his age.

[+] oladon|15 years ago|reply
Boulder, Colorado. Unable to relocate.

I've coded a good deal in Perl, C, and Lua, and have been learning Scheme for quite some time as well. I'm comfortable with Linux (bash included), OS X, and Windows. I'm willing and able to learn new languages/systems.

Currently a senior majoring in Linguistics (human), though most of my jobs through college have been with computers.

Please feel free to email me -- my email address is in my profile.

[+] amohr|15 years ago|reply
I am a fun and outgoing guy looking for a strategist or community management type position. I've got some dev experience (LAMP, JS, ~python, working on jquery) and a minor in CS, but coding full-time gives me cabin fever of the brain.

I'm super curious, intellectually fearless, and willing to relocate (currently in Chicago; would prefer SF.) Contact info is in my profile.

[+] clayturk|15 years ago|reply
I am in SF and aggressively looking!! http://hireclayturk.wordpress.com
[+] hugh3|15 years ago|reply
Constructive criticism:

1. Not sure about the artfully-dishevelled glamour shot. Something is offputting about it, though I can't put my finger on what it is.

2. "I love being the smartest person in the room, but humbly accept when I am not and love to learn knew things" sounds a little egotistical. I would be concerned that a person who said that might be a little too eager to believe themselves to be the smartest person in the room, even when they're not.

3. You're very specific about what you can't do: "not a genius software engineer or computer science major... not able to program the next Facebook..." but very vague about what you can do. You claim that "I can give you ideas as to what should be implemented and understand why", but you don't demonstrate that your ideas about what should be implemented will actually be any good.

4. Convert your resume to html, it's too hard to read in the little scribd box.

5. * “When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change” W. Dyer* Again, seems a little egotistical; you're handing out platitudes to people whom you want to be your boss.

Anyway, mostly I'd recommend rejigging your website so it puts a bit more emphasis on things you actually have achieved, rather than assertions that you're full of good ideas. And while I'm not calling you egotistical, I do think that your site might give people the impression that you are.

[+] jeebusroxors|15 years ago|reply
You've got a typo on your places page.

Below are a few of the sites I visit daily for news, entertainment and to education.

[+] newgrad|15 years ago|reply
I do need a job. I am interested to join a startup whether as an entry level software engineer or an intern. I am comfortable with C, Python, Java, C++ and C#. Unfortunately, I lack the experiences with frameworks, APIs and libraries such as RoR, Django, Hadoop, Scala, etc but I am willing to catch up. I am an F-1 student with an OPT work authorization for a year. I love solving algorithm problems and security issues. I do not mind smaller compensation as long as I can pay my rent and I can eat. I am currently based on Indiana but I am willing to relocate.

Some small codes written for references: http://github.com/genkiro/Quora1/downloads

Resume: http://github.com/downloads/genkiro/Quora1/Ronny_Wijaya_2010...

I can be reached at [email protected]

[+] cschep|15 years ago|reply
This is slightly random but I'll give it a shot.

I'm a developer with mostly .net experience, but I know and love ruby (rails, sinatra) and would love to use it professionally. I've also been studying iPhone development a bit and have an app, albeit simple, on the app store.

I'm looking for a way to work and live in Vienna, Austria starting in January 2011. Earlier could possibly work too! I don't speak German, but I'm currently studying it and would love a situation that helped/forced me to learn while still being able to get work done. I have about 3-4 years professional experience writing web software, I'm a third of the way through a masters in c.s., and am fun to hang out with to boot. Any one looking for remote help, or help in Austria? Long shot, but I figured I'd try it! My email is in my profile, and I'd be happy to talk about anything.

Thanks!

[+] vindicated|15 years ago|reply
I'm a final year bachelors student (CS major) from Karachi, Pakistan. Moving is not an option for me right now, not for a year anyway.

I'm primarily interested in working part-time on a project that would give me more experience in web or game development, and more crucially get to work with people who know how to get traction.

I obviously don't have a lot under my belt right now, but I'm a quick learner and avid reader of HN. I have PHP, Python, C++, Java and web designing skills. I made a web app for local sales and events in Pakistan a while back (http://www.itaaza.com), though it's a bit dead at the moment.

I've also worked a bit on mobile game development. Made a game for the Nokia Calling All Innovators contest, and working on an android game right now.

contact me at [email protected]

[+] vveleva|15 years ago|reply
I'm a math major with one more semester of school left (graduating in December). I'm currently located in Atlanta but I am willing to relocate anywhere, especially the Bay Area. I'm enthusiastic about graphic design, user interfaces, and technology in general.

I spend a lot of time in Photoshop, Illustrator, Omnigraffle, and Flash, but I am willing to learn anything and everything. I've recently put a website together where you can see some of the art I've done: http://vveleva.weebly.com/ As for programming, I'm familiar with html, css, javascript and Java, and I'm learning python (having fun playing with visual libraries).

I'm flexible about compensation; I just really want to get my foot in the door and start learning from some smart people.

I can be reached at vvveleva at gmail.

[+] thinker|15 years ago|reply
I'm looking for a full-time position (consumer web startups) in either Product Management, UX Design or Front-End Development. I'm located in Toronto but actively looking everywhere and would love to relocate to somewhere new.

I'm experienced with both the LAMP stack and the design stack (especially napkins). I cofounded and was CTO of a startup for 1.5 years, http://thinkpanda.com, and am currently freelancing.

Check out my portfolio website: http://fahdoo.com LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/fahdb

Or if someone wants to angel fund me so I can work on a few new startup ideas, then that would be swell :)

[+] seis6|15 years ago|reply
I have a Ph.D. in Math and CS, but never worked in IT. I like to think about problems and how to solve them. I like to learn and enjoy hobby programming and coding in Python, Ruby or Lisp. I think I don't really need a job, just some challenge to solve.
[+] ronw|15 years ago|reply
I'm finishing up a postdoc and am not actively looking for a job just yet, but I will be soon.

Like lutorm, I'm wondering who in the startup/industry world might find my skill set useful. (Yes, I know about finance.) I'm located in NYC, and will be staying here for the foreseeable future.

Me in a nutshell: PhD in electrical engineering, research experience in audio processing and machine learning, mainly speech recognition and music analysis. These days I do lots of scientific coding in Python.

http://www.ee.columbia.edu/~ronw http://github.com/ronw

[+] btilly|15 years ago|reply
Apply to Google. Google does a lot of machine learning, and the Android folks like audio processing. And yes, Google has an office in NYC. (With, purportedly, really good food.)