Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (November 2022)
60 points| whoishiring | 3 years ago
Bonsai (YC W16) (https://www.hellobonsai.com) offers freelance contracts, proposals, invoices, etc.
60 points| whoishiring | 3 years ago
Bonsai (YC W16) (https://www.hellobonsai.com) offers freelance contracts, proposals, invoices, etc.
[+] [-] parafactual|3 years ago|reply
[+] [-] Naga|3 years ago|reply
I am a CPA (former auditor!) who is now a developer, working as a consultant. One of the projects I'm involved with now is winding down and I will have about 10 hours a week open starting in the next few weeks. Right now my main role is working at a large finance company transforming their business processes with code, and sitting between the accounting department and developers to try and move things in a sensible direction. I'm looking to get involved in some interesting work where my skills might be of use. I code mostly in an in-house functional language the firm developed based on D, but I'm adept with python as well. I'm not looking for a straight developer position (I do enough of that already!) but here's the sort of things I might be able to help out with: -Advise on improving your operations -Typical accounting work, like month end closes, financial statements, bookkeeping, analysis, etc. (The advantage here for me would be that I'd like to automate as much as possible, where the typical accountant might not have the skills for that) - Help put business processes and logic into code - Make business problems go away (compliance, tax, paperwork type stuff, etc) - Liason between business and tech people (I can speak both languages) - Liason with external accountants, tax people, etc
Happy with anything 5-10 hours a week. I can probably make more time for short-term or ad hoc projects as well if necessary.
[+] [-] DinoStarcic|3 years ago|reply
[+] [-] GauntletWizard|3 years ago|reply
I am a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), Google Style, with experience at both large and small organizations. I've been using Kubernetes since the very beginning, been actively working at scale, and worked across the stack and with diverse technologies. I'm looking to help small dev teams increase their velocity by implementing best-practices of Devops: CI/CD, Kubernetes Deployments, and effective Monitoring frameworks. My current availability is limited; I'm well stocked on clients though trying to increase throughput and wrap up some projects. I'm available for consulting on your initial setup, for fixing your build, as well as on retainer for operational Oncall. I'm actually quite busy at the moment, but happy to have a conversation if you've got something small or forward-looking, or happy to forward it on to my network.
My resume: https://resume.gauntletwizard.net/ThomasHahnResume.pdf
My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-hahn-3344ba3/
My Github: https://github.com/GauntletWizard
[+] [-] polivier|3 years ago|reply
Remote: Only
Willing to relocate: No
Technologies: Various solvers (CPLEX, Gurobi, Or-Tools, etc.), Python, C++, Bash, Linux, and others
Résumé/CV: https://github.com/PhilippeOlivier/curriculum-vitae/blob/mas...
Email: See CV
I have a PhD in optimization / operations research. I'm the father of four young children, so I'm looking for flexible/remote part-time work, and/or contract work. I can work up to around 20-30 hours per week (this varies depending on whether kids get sick, if I have other contracts, etc).
My specializations revolve around optimization and operations research. You can give me a real-world problem and I can translate it into a mathematical model that can be solved (often optimally) via integer programming, constraint programming, or various forms of metaheuristics. I could manage my way around new solvers and programming languages if the project required it.
I'm currently working on a column generation-based daily fantasy sports (DFS) solver as a personal project. Taking as input the predictions/requirements of a user, this solver can generate optimal lineups for multi-entry tourneys. It is, as far as I am aware, the only DFS solver that can generate provably optimal sets of lineups for multi-entry DFS tourneys.
[+] [-] unknown|3 years ago|reply
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[+] [-] jerrygoyal|3 years ago|reply
Résumé/CV: https://gourav.io/cv
Portfolio & blog: https://gourav.io
Stackoverflow (top 0.17%, 30000+ reps): https://stackoverflow.com/users/3073272/gorvgoyl
Github (2000+ contributions): https://github.com/gorvgoyl
About me:I am a full-stack web developer (React, Typescript, Node.js) and ex-founder (built 2 startups in SaaS and healthtech).
I have over 7 years of experience in building and shipping end-to-end products. I have worked for big tech companies and startups, gaining a broad range of experiences. During my time as a founder, I learned to wear multiple hats, which has helped me become a multifaceted engineer.
[+] [-] jeremybernier|3 years ago|reply
Full stack engineer with 10+ years experience, over 7 years of experience with React and Node.js.
My most recent professional experience was as a founding engineer (contractor) for a NYC-based no-code startup where I worked with Typescript, Node.js, Next.js (React), GraphQL (TypeORM, TypeGraphQL, Apollo), Postgres, and Redis. There I built a framework that enabled querying across various APIs (eg. joining Google Ads data with Shopify sales). I also worked on building out the spreadsheet-based web builder.
Recently I've built a couple personal projects using the same tech stack: https://zsync.xyz a web3 Reddit/HN that uses crypto to reward high quality content, and https://nomadz.app a mapping app that crowdsources useful free places to work and allows people to rate them based on wifi, power outlets, and atmosphere. Servers are hosted on a combination of Google Cloud, Digital Ocean, and Cloudflare.
- Website: https://www.jbernier.com
- Resume: https://www.jbernier.com/resume.pdf
- https://linkedin.com/in/jeremysbernier/
- Email: jeremy [dot] s [dot] bernier [at] gmail
[+] [-] finkin1|3 years ago|reply
We are a small remote full-stack design and dev team. Our portfolio: https://stratosphere.digital. Some recent projects we've worked on: https://pathways.org/mobile-app, https://axiosint.com/digitalsolutions, https://divvydose.com, https://emulatebio.com, https://conveyour.com, https://www.webvideocaster.com, https://konverse.com.
Some of the technologies we're most familiar with: Web and mobile design, UI, UX, iconography, illustration, design prototyping, PHP, Node.js, Meteor, Python, Ruby, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Sass, LESS, Stylus, CoffeeScript, WebSockets, AJAX, MongoDB, Redis, MySQL, Cordova, PhoneGap, React Native, iOS, Android, Browser extensions (Chrome, Firefox, Safari), AWS, WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, C, C++, C#, Java, Objective-C, Swift, pharmacy systems such as QS/1, HL7, HIPAA, Smart Contracts, Motoko, Web3.
We offer hourly rates and discounted monthly retainer options. Contact: via our website or you can contact me directly at [email protected].
[+] [-] Dim25|3 years ago|reply
Location: San Francisco Bay Area (current), Europe/UK (available). Remote: YES
Technologies: Python, C++, Computer Vision, GCP, AWS, ZMQ, Kafka, Docker, k8s, OpenCV, TensorFlow, PyTorch, ONNX, TensorRT, MLOps, Love, Machine Learning Pipelines, DVC, CML.
Computer Vision CTO / Product Manager. 6+ years of Production experience in Computer Vision, incl. Continuous Machine Learning for Hardcore enterprise customers.
I do a full-cycle production of Computer Vision solutions. Supporting You at any stage, from product inception to long-term maintenance. Founder experience in 3 companies.
Email: [email protected] (Please mention HN in the subject). Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dim25
Worked on: High-speed (120+ FPS) key-points detection in dark environments; Self-driving Cars; Visual Intelligence for Operations and Safety compliance monitoring; Custom autonomous Computer Vision Hardware; Machine Learning models Size optimization (pruning, etc); Speed optimization; Distributed CPU+GPU; Cost optimization for deployment in the cloud, EDGE, and on custom hardware; Augmented and Synthetic Data; Quality Assurance playbooks for Computer Vision systems; Edge cases evaluation and accuracy optimization; Computer Vision Framework.
[+] [-] lxrobotics|3 years ago|reply
Location: UTC + 2 (Austria, Europe)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderentinger
GitHub: https://github.com/aentinger
Website: https://www.lxrobotics.com/about/
Email: c o n s u l t i n g AT lxrobotics.com
Technologies: Project Management, C, C++ (11/14/17 ...), ROS 1 & 2 (Robot Operating System), Firmware/Software (Bare-Metal, RTOS, Linux), Robotics, Embedded Systems, Communication Protocols
Remote: Yes, Relocation: No.
I help companies building production grade firmware and software for (preferably) robotic systems.
I have been professionally developing firmware and software for over a decade, working on AGV control software, wireless sensor networks, guidance systems for self-driving tractors, optoelectronic volume measurement systems for agricultural applications, consumer robotics systems, securely connecting resource-constrained embedded devices with the Internet including OTA, custom embedded systems for AGV battery management, magnetic guidance, ultrasonic distance measurement, robot-human interaction and many other projects.
Looking forward to working with you ;)
[+] [-] yoouareperfect|3 years ago|reply
Willing to relocate: No
Technologies: React, React Native & Node.JS development with JavaScript and TypeScript. Python, Pytorch for Machine Learning. My dream stack which I LOVE working with is Next.js + tRPC + Prisma and PostgreSQL
Résumé/CV: I have a masters in computer science, with a thesis in deep learning.
I also have a blog at https://www.mikealche.com where I've written several blog posts that made it to the front page in Hacker News: General problem solving: https://www.mikealche.com/software-development/how-to-implem...
Databases schema design: https://www.mikealche.com/software-development/a-humble-guid...
React animations tutorial: https://www.mikealche.com/software-development/learn-react-a...
Email: mikealche at gmail
[+] [-] corrrey|3 years ago|reply
REMOTE
20+ year journeyman developer.
I never really wanted a job, but to build things that make money. I've tended to prioritize my own projects over seeking new freelancing / consulting engagements, and as a result I'm afraid my background may look a little funky.
For the past several years I was obsessed with implementing an idea for a novel computing concept where all HCI is message-based, and all logic is developed 'lazily' over time, to automate real user stories. Unfortunately this work was unfunded and complicated by the throes of real life, and I've decided (once more) to cast it aside and focus on paying work / survival. I changed tack, stack, and scope too many times. I burned out to the point of complete inability to work, repeatedly. I burned business partners. I burdened my family. I still feel like it's really important, but I just cannot continue. Not like this.
I'm an American expat residing near Medellín, Colombia, but I would like to migrate to Portugal as soon as possible.
I'm hoping to earn $100 per hour, and work 24 hours per week (4 days * 6 hours).
I'm most comfortable with Javascript, but for the past year I've been writing Go and Qt QML. My favorite language is Elm, but I've never had the pleasure of using it professionally for more than a small project, and sadly I don't see it as very practical.
I can get into just about anything, and would love a novel problem to work on.
Please give me an opportunity. My email is in my profile.
[+] [-] codeforafrica|3 years ago|reply
Contract or part-time
Location: Africa
Willing to relocate: yes, to any location in Africa, where i can get the necessary permission to live and work.
Technologies: Linux, Fullstack, System Administration.
Résumé/CV: on request (software development, CTO, mentoring, training, fluent in English and German)
Like a recent Ask HN: Recommend employers with positive social impact [https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31518945], I am looking for similar work. I am a European software developer who has lived and worked on four continents. Now it's time to move on and so i am looking to relocate to Africa.
While i could find a job elsewhere i believe that the experience living in an area where my work is going to have an impact gives me a better understanding of the needs of the location i am serving. Whether it is through direct contact with clients and users or just by being part of a local community and learning about the reality of living there.
I have more than a decade of experience running a company, doing software development, support and training and mentoring adults and students, as well as working on educational projects, and i am willing to take on a mixture of roles as needed to support a project.
[+] [-] sanedigital|3 years ago|reply
The talent marketplace is broken.
The demand for designers & developers has never been higher. FAANGs are throwing insane offers at top talent. And all that’s left for many startups is scraps: boot camp grads & budget agencies.
That scarcity is not a new phenomenon. When I left Google in 2015 to start freelancing, I charged $300 an hour for design & development work.
Are they just that good?
The truth is, you're paying $300, not because they produce value at that rate, but because they're paying $3K in Brooklyn rent. Not because they're worth $250K+ a year, but because Google will pay them that without blinking an eye.
If you're going to compete, you need to find another way to scale your team than freelancers.
I'm James Knight, cofounder and Chief Nerd at No Nerds No Problem.
In 2021, we created Nerds-as-a-Service to help startups like yours scale with top-notch talent from across the globe. Since then, we’ve built a team of 20+ world-class Product, Design, and Development Nerds, blending onshore leadership with nearshore execution. A team that’s waiting to help you delight your customers with new features, blow through your growth targets, and impress your investors along the way.
Let's chat: calendly.com/nonerds
Email me: [email protected]
[+] [-] joshmanders|3 years ago|reply
I eat sleep and breathe JavaScript. So much so that my license plate used to be NODEJS https://twitter.com/joshmanders/status/853640782460456960 (It's now my company name)
I've contributed heavily to open source both in tools I use, and my own code being open sourced. You can see my GitHub profiles at https://github.com/joshmanders (personal) and https://github.com/aniftyco (my company org)
I have recently left my full time position to go full time on my company after having received some funding. I want to supplement with a good client or two.
That company is where I am building https://getmakerlog.com a community of ~9000 indie hackers and bootstrappers building their products in public, along with a suite of tools to facilitate indie hackers and bootstrappers including but not limited to https://prevalidate.com a tool to help you validate your product ideas with potential customers and engage with them and more.
If you're interested please email me [email protected] make sure to mention this thread.
[+] [-] mbientlab|3 years ago|reply
Mbientlab (mbientlab.com) makes little battery powered sensor boards that are used mainly for research purposes (by everyone from MIT to Meta). Our development boards enable researchers and product developers to gather motion sensor data (from accelerometers/gyros…). All of our software (https://github.com/mbientlab) is open source and we have APIs to communicate with our sensors over BluetoothLE in C++, Node/JS, Python, Swift and Java. We were hit hard with COVID but things are slowly picking back up and I need help bringing our APIs and Apps back up to snuff:
1. Node/JS dev to update our APIs and MetaBase/MetaWear App
2. Python dev to update our APIs and MetaBase/MetaWear App
3. Java dev to update our APIs and MetaBase/MetaWear App
Please email me at laura[at]mbientlab[dot]com with the role you're interested in (can be more than one), your cv, personal website, github/gitlab, and your going rate/availability. Ideally we need your skills ~20 hours per week (but we are flexible) and we are looking to spend $40-$100/hr. All of your work will be open source so please keep that in mind ;)
[+] [-] mkranjec|3 years ago|reply
Got ghosted for two times, first time it was a holiday, agreed to reschedule. No harm done. Second time ghosted without any further explanation or apology. There might be a better suiting candidate or something else came in between, completely understandable but there are better ways to handle these kind of things.
TLDR: not meant as a complaint, just as a warning to others. Not everyone is in the same timezone as you are.
[+] [-] philip1209|3 years ago|reply
I build scrappy web app prototypes. I can handle end-to-end web app development from scratch, including product definition, backend + frontend development, and basic design.
I'm a serial founder who's built and sold multiple companies (like https://moonlightwork.com), and I've held leadership roles in engineering + product at major companies like Webflow and Trusted Health. But, my passion is building things - and I use my background in software and product to help companies either launch a product or convert a low-code product to a coded application.
When I pick a tech stack it's typically Rails + Hotwire + Tailwind, but I've worked in a variety of web stacks ranging including Vue, Go, Laravel, FastAPI, and Kubernetes. I'm an advanced user of Stripe, including their Connect product for marketplaces.
Here's a couple of projects I've built solo this year:
- https://postcard.page
- https://booklet.community
Email: [email protected]
[+] [-] waldrews|3 years ago|reply
I’m looking for (international) web/mobile devs to help us with a list of web/mobile apps to take to the MVP/Prototype stage.
1) Web dev: Django, specifically Unicorn/DRF/Reactor, with enough deployment/devops/sql skills to take a modestly scalable simple CRUD app from scratch to launch.
2) Mobile dev: cross-platform in either React Native or Xamarin. Should have deployed at least one app in an app-store.
3) F#: if you either have experience in Bolero/Fable/Fabulous, or have other solid experience but want to experiment with F#, talk to us.
Targeting $40/hr. Start with one project for a few weeks, then let’s see if we can work together on multiple projects in the long term. We’re ok with any time zone. No Russian residents or other sanctioned countries, but Russian speakers working from other countries are welcome. Ukrainians enthusiastically welcome. If you have math/physics/stats/econ background, a definite plus.
The projects are conventional web and mobile work, but our core team is experienced big-tech folks who know and value quality code and will encourage good development practices.
[email protected]
[+] [-] SaaSDesigner|3 years ago|reply
Freelance UX/UI & Product Designer for hire, remotely!
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• Portfolio: https://SaaSDesigner.com
• Location: Canada, but open to remote work and prefer asynchronous engagements!
Hey, I'm Brendan - a product & UX designer working remotely.
Graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Interaction Design. Over 8+ years of experience designing UI/UX for startups and entrepreneurs, including web and mobile apps.
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I'm available for:
• Startup Idea to Startup Design - I can help turn that idea in your head into a fully-designed (MVP) product using my blazing fast design process.
• UX/UI Redesign & Modern Refresh - Your current UX design (or UI design) is poor and needs a complete or partial revamp. I can pinpoint issues and give it a modern design facelift.
• Unlimited UX & UI Designer Requests - I can provide ongoing and weekly design support, paid on a fixed monthly basis. Need user flows or journeys conceptualized? Personas made? Pitch deck slides? Wireframes and interactive, clickable prototypes? I can handle all that and more. You'll receive high-fidelity design deliverables and mockups based on the requests you submit. All based on growth and conversion-based design principles for startups.
• Retainer, ongoing UI / UX design arrangements available.
Email: [email protected] / Portfolio: https://SaaSDesigner.com