17 YoE developing software; mostly Python web-based applications, data pipelines, internal tooling, and automations.
I have worked on products such as Quay.io (Red Hat) and on some cool teams at places such as Equinix Metal (formerly Packet) and Rackspace, among others.
I am currently employed as DevOps/SRE at a small game studio, focused on their non-game product. I really want to get back into writing software instead of managing infrastructure, but unfortunately our business is currently too small for me to switch roles. I have had a hard time finding any interviews that are not DevOps/SRE, so I am hoping for luck or feedback here.
I love working with a variety of languages but don't have any projects to show off. Python is probably still my strongest but happy to use anything and always learning! We use Rust at my current company but I am a beginner at best compared to those who use it full-time.
Happy to do just about anything; I do need a break from on-call rotations, long days, and fast paced culture. But I cannot take a massive pay drop (some recruiters assume that because I live in Maine, I will be extremely cheap labor). I'd be most useful developing/architecting backends for web-based applications and internal tooling but would also love to branch out more. Extremely comfortable with Kubernetes/Containers and automation.
Happy to go full-time, part-time, or even discuss contract/freelance engagements. It just must be a good enough deal to leave my current role
because I can't juggle side gigs.
Tech: Kubernetes, various cloud services, common DevOps tools, Linux, Python, Go, Postgres
Resume/CV: in/kurtismullins
Email: hire@<firstlast>.com
17 YoE in backend development, web applications, SaaS, distributed systems, data pipelines, internal tooling, PasS, IaaS, and DevOps (including at a game studio).
I have used too many technologies to list concisely but mentioned the tools I am strongest with above.
Interested in freelance & consulting engagements. I prefer working primarily async while providing high-quality documentation & written reports.
My strengths are going to be related to writing backend code for SaaS, setting up cloud/Kubernetes infrastructure, and creating automation or internal tooling. I also had a lot of fun helping founders build their MVCs/Prototypes in the early years of my career.
I am especially interested in working tangental to video games (1yr DevOps) or low/systems-level programming (0yrs professional experience), but open-minded to most projects or consulting arrangements.
Feel free to reach out if you're interested in a potential engagement. I am happy to work on projects within my "comfort zone" or jump into new areas on the job; it doesn't hurt to discuss it!
17 YoE -- mostly Web Applications, SaaS, Developer-focused products, internal tooling, and PaaS/IaaS. Typically used higher-level languages.
Currently DevOps at a game studio but working on a different product/service.
Interested in two tracks:
- DevOps at a game studio; preferably with opportunities to get my feet wet in backend development on games.
- Low-Level/Systems programming using languages such as C/C++/Rust/Zig. No professional experience here, but I learn quickly and enjoy tinkering in this space.
Also open to freelance/consulting engagements with long-term projects using my past knowledge & experience.
I've met a lot of people who spent most of their lives at school and still end up with social issues. I understand where you're coming from; just pointing out that school is not always good socialization or the only way to socialize children.
> that school is not always good socialization or the only way to socialize children.
Typically it is the option within reach.
We've eradicated free ranging & natural adult-free peer time. What's left are adult-built programs. They're artificial constructs and they take real time and money to be reliably available.
I had 5 kids. I spent 10x time (per child) parenting, compared to my parents. My kids had a busier life than I did but they were still shortchanged.
Every home-schooled person I've ever met, I didn't need to be told they were home-schooled because it was obvious after a few minutes that they were, and a few minutes later they wove it into the conversation.
They've also almost universally been incredibly smug, self-righteous people who talked to everyone around them like we were unwashed, unenlightened souls who were to be pitied for having gone through a public school education.
15+ years experience with Full-Stack development and related hats (DevOps, CI, Data Plumbing). Most of my expert-level programming experience involved Python but I love to learn and have used many languages+tools. Lately I’ve been diving deeper into systems-level languages such as C++, C, and Rust as well as revisiting C# for game dev. I’ve toyed with Unity and Unreal Engine but am far from an expert with either.
I am slowly pivoting out of the infrastructure/tech-focused industry (Rackspace, Red Hat, Equinix Metal, etc) to the video game industry where I hope to acquire more skills writing game backends and tooling. I’m not fully walking away from application development — just having some fun and expanding my horizons.
I have a full time salary DevOps position but open to meeting with potential clients who need help or consultation for less than 10 flexible hours/week; especially if it’s game-tangent. In the long-term future, I still hope to pursue working fully independently (freelance/consulting/entrepreneur) so maybe I will have more availability as your needs grow. On the other hand, my current job or an unforeseen future position could keep me completely comfortable; only time will tell! Startups are always a gamble.
Email me at kurtis AT hey.com if you’re interested in discussing potential work or relationships.
I live in a small, relatively rural farming community in central Maine. Electric bikes would be great but I wouldn’t trust drivers on country roads to be aware of them. Otherwise, it’s been amazing and I could never go back to the sprawling suburbs or cities.
The government has been directly interfering with this industry since the ACA (“Obamacare”) was enacted; forcing everyone to purchase health insurance.
The government has been interfering in the industry since at least the imposition of wage controls during World War 2 that drove employers to offer non-cash benefits to attract and retain employees.
Before as well, of course. But prior to the ACA there was no requirement for every individual filing taxes to show they had coverage, or most businesses (even relatively small ones) to offer benefits packages.
It also changed small medical practices because suddenly everyone wanted to use this insurance they were paying for. No longer could it just be a doctor and maybe a couple of medical staff; they needed medical coders, specialized software, and so forth. Some decided to join large hospital networks (for worse, from what I have generally heard).
And this cascaded into multiple sub-industries developing around this revenue stream and the medical system. Everyone trying to sell something and grab their piece of the pie.
It was not great before, but you could go see a doctor and literally pay a small amount of cash for an appointment. Many won’t even accept anyone without insurance now.
Edit: as mburns@ pointed out, the IRS no longer asks individuals about their health insurance status since 2019.
Not sure if you're under the impression that he is using Sublime Text or we're looking at different editors. In the video from his second class, it looks like he is using a Jetbrains[0] product.
Remote: Only
Willing to relocate: No
Technologies: Python, Docker/Kubernetes/Ansible, Go, SQL
Résumé/CV: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtismullins
Email: hire@kurtismullins.com
17 YoE developing software; mostly Python web-based applications, data pipelines, internal tooling, and automations.
I have worked on products such as Quay.io (Red Hat) and on some cool teams at places such as Equinix Metal (formerly Packet) and Rackspace, among others.
I am currently employed as DevOps/SRE at a small game studio, focused on their non-game product. I really want to get back into writing software instead of managing infrastructure, but unfortunately our business is currently too small for me to switch roles. I have had a hard time finding any interviews that are not DevOps/SRE, so I am hoping for luck or feedback here.
I love working with a variety of languages but don't have any projects to show off. Python is probably still my strongest but happy to use anything and always learning! We use Rust at my current company but I am a beginner at best compared to those who use it full-time.
Happy to do just about anything; I do need a break from on-call rotations, long days, and fast paced culture. But I cannot take a massive pay drop (some recruiters assume that because I live in Maine, I will be extremely cheap labor). I'd be most useful developing/architecting backends for web-based applications and internal tooling but would also love to branch out more. Extremely comfortable with Kubernetes/Containers and automation.
Happy to go full-time, part-time, or even discuss contract/freelance engagements. It just must be a good enough deal to leave my current role because I can't juggle side gigs.
Thank you!