Thursday, August 29, 2013

I'm not available

I'm happy to say that I'll shortly be starting a new position as a PostgreSQL DBA and Python developer for Zoro Tools!

We software types seem to have hardware envy sometimes. We have "builds" and "engines" and "forges" and "factory functions". But as it turns out, the "Tools" in "Zoro Tools" isn't a metaphor for cleverly arranged bytes. That's right - they're talking about the physical objects in your garage! Imagine! Lucky for me the interviewers didn't ask to review my junior high shop project.

So disregard my earlier post about being available. Thanks for all your well-wishes!

Depending on how you reckon it, my job search arguably only took forty minutes, though it took a while for gears to grind and finalize everything. Years of building relationships at PyCon made this the best job search ever; the only unpleasant part was having to choose from among the opportunities to work with my favorite technologies and people. I'm very glad I made the investment in PyCon over the years... and if you're thinking "that's easy for you to say, I can't afford it", don't forget PyCon's financial aid program.

And speaking of conferences, I'll be at Postgres Open next month (my first one!) - hope to see some of you there!

Monday, August 26, 2013

IPython at Ohio LinuxFest 2013

Are you signed up yet for Ohio LinuxFest on Sep. 13-15? I'll be there to present

IPython for non-Pythonistas

Break out of your (bash) shell! IPython and the IPython Notebook have swept over the Python programming community, but they're not just for Python programmers - they make for high-powered shell replacements even with little to no Python knowledge. They'll also let you document your work and collaborate with others like never before. Find out how these beautiful tools can improve your daily Linux work!

At PyOhio, I argued that all Python programmers need IPython. At OLF, I'll make the case that non-Pythonistas need IPython, too. Perhaps my next talk will be "Even Your Cat Needs IPython".

Also at OLF, look for PyOhio's booth for info on next year's PyOhio, other Python events around the region, and general Python love!

Monday, August 19, 2013

Python Workshop for Women Indy #2 and CMH #2 coming up!

The Midwest Python Workshop for women and their friends is back! We've got new workshops scheduled, ready to take new batches of students:

Indianapolis Python Workshop, Sep. 27-28, 2013; sponsored by Six Feet Up and hosted at Launch Fishers

Columbus Python Workshop, Oct. 18-19, 2013; sponsored by LeadingEdje and hosted at The Forge by Pillar

The Workshop is a free, friendly, hands-on introduction to computer programming using Python. Women of all ages and backgrounds are the primary target (but you can bring a male participant as your guest).

Please spread the word!

Sunday, August 11, 2013

I'm available

I'm available for hire! If you need a database expert with lots of programming skill, or a Python programmer with deep database experience, please check out:

Resume / portfolio

But: you must be telecommute-friendly, or in the Dayton area. I'm sorry, but I'm not available to relocate.