"It's so much easier to see the world in black and white. Gray? I don't know what to do with gray..." - Garrus Vakarian
Summary
With over sixteen years in software, my career is a blend of passion and expertise. Since beginning in the early 2000s, I've worked across a variety of platforms, tech stacks, and disciplines, spending the past decade dedicated to building dynamic web experiences with a focus on front-end technologies.
My approach to technology is fueled by curiosity, a forward-looking perspective, and a dedication to constant improvement. These qualities empower me to tackle challenges both within and beyond my primary expertise. I'm also deeply committed to mentoring and sharing knowledge, aiming to inspire both my team and the broader professional community.
Being a Technology Enthusiast
For me, working with computers is more than just a job and rather, it's a genuine passion that extends beyond the office. My interest spans both software and hardware, leading me to regularly contribute to open-source projects and participate in online developer communities. I love experimenting with all kinds of machines, not just computers, enjoying the exploration and tinkering process.
Hobbies & Personal Life
Guided by a scientific and methodical approach, I bring a sense of order and sincerity to every aspect of my life. Outside of work, I enjoy optimizing workflows, tinkering with gadgets, and relaxing with role-playing and strategy video games. I also have a unique fascination for cars, particularly the art of driving manual. Through this mix of technical skills, organization, and diverse interests, I find fulfillment in both my personal and professional life.
My Recent Activity at @myTerminal@fosstodon.org
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I recently picked up #FarCry3 on #SteamSummerSale and trying it again after thirteen years (and this time via fair means) has been such a delight so far!
While my younger self back in 2013 was overwhelmed by #FarCry3 game mechanics, after "tasting" several new titles over the last decade and more, Far Cry 3 feels quite like a comfort game.
No need to micro-manage your inventory in #FarCry3, at least to the extent as your modern open-world title, and even actions like crafting are plain, simple, and accessible from anywhere within the map.
The lack of a quest log does feel alienating, but that means there is almost only one objective at a time in the relatively linear story. There are side-quests, but not cluttering a list of things to do.
Being able to play #FarCry3 on the #SteamDeck just adds to the intuitiveness, minus the Ubisoft launcher that needs a password to be entered on every launch.
My longer term plan is to progress as far as I can with #FarCry3, wishfully the end, and switch to a relatively modern title, #FarCry5, something that I never experienced before. The former not only helps me relive some of those moments from 2012/2013, but also re-calibrate my expectations with an older title from #Ubisoft, and also appreciate the improvements in Far Cry 5, especially after failing to latch onto modern titles like #Cyberpunk2077 more than once.
@MuhammadFreeSoftware Yes, but it took me some time to understand what they intended to mean. 🤓
Finally got a chance to have one of these in my fleet! Though not the best in class, even for the time they came out, they're still a massive upgrade to my #HomeLab.
@PackRat I'll check it out. Thanks!
This week has been full of major improvements to my #Linux setup across my #ThinkPads. I now have:
1. Significantly faster boot times due to quicker #LUKS decryption by separating out #boot and #EFI into separate volumes.
2. Upgrade from #LUKS1 to #LUKS2 (while most of the rest of my setup)
3. Better visuals for LUKS passphrase prompts using (finally) #plymouth
I couldn't have asked for more improvements in barely two days.
I realized #LUKS2 never worked for me because I maintained my /boot inside an encrypted #BTRFS volume alongside /, /home, etc.
And, that isn't all, as it also opens up potential to replace #GRUB with modern #bootloader options like #rEFInd or #SystemDBoot, at least for my #UEFI machines.
While I'm at it, I'm also evaluating a minimal rescue #Linux environment alongside my primary #VoidLinux setup. I've heard great things about #AlpineLinux, and I'm still looking for pointers on other "better" alternatives.
I realize being yourself is extremely difficult. Much of the time, we're inspired by others whom we never met, and otherwise, the #people that we interact with want to turn us into them.
I hate being pulled into #meetings at the last minute. It not only proves that I wasn't an important participant for the meeting, but also wastes usable time from my planned work day that I clearly valued more than them. 😞
Add to that the thousands of unread #emails they have as a flat list, just a quick glance at their screens gives me anxiety!
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