Time for an #Introduction post. I’m a #liveaboard #sailor (www.svloka.com) and full time #nomad who is also a #creative #artist. I play #guitar, #crochet, paint (#watercolor & #acrylic), and draw #penandink. I love #yoga and use #meditation to manage my #anxiety. Got #sober in 2020.

I am a recovering #softwareengineer (#programmer) and #ITmanager. I focused a lot on #leadership & effective #communication, and I still enjoy #mentoring people on those topics. I still tinker with tech on occasion.

I've just turned off my ADPList.org account. It's too bad, I *really* enjoyed mentoring there. It was the right tool for the right crowd at the right time. Unfortunately, it's just gone downhill in the last 6 months and I just can't support it.

I'm not really sure what I'll switch to. I'd like to keep mentoring but I'd still like to do it as a volunteer and every platform I've seen still wants to charge. I'm trying to give back. I might just use something like cal.com

The Outreachy June 2025 application window is now open!

New communities and mentors are welcome to fill out a participation application. We are calling on all open source, open science, and non profit communities to support diversity in open source through our remote internship program.

Mentors are the heart of the Outreachy program!

Please join our program through a participating #FOSS mentoring program or submit your community project to participate in the June.'24 cohort.

Visit our website CFP page to get more insights: https://www.outreachy.org/communities/cfp/

Did you know? #openSUSE has been a mentoring organization for future #opensource developers in Google Summer of Code for several years since 2006! The dev #journey begins with #GSoC & #mentoring opensuse.org

Time to find your match!

We are talking about the GÉANT Mentoring Programme, tailored to support and develop talent using a pool of Mentors from the global community and from all genders: https://connect.geant.org/2024/10/28/make-time-for-mentoring-and-prioritise-your-potential

#Mentoring is a powerful tool, but often the challenge lies in finding time to get started... the GÉANT #MentoringProgramme streamlines and simplifies the process, with accurate partner matching & hassle-free scheduling!
https://community.geant.org/geant-mentoring-programme/

#CONNECT47 https://connect.geant.org/connect47

I have no idea if I’m mentoring “correctly”, but it’s really a great way to learn about yourself and get new perspectives.
Like today I realized why my preferred way to build is start with nothing and the evolve.
coding can be creative, if you don’t scaffold up with “create whatever app” tools or spend most of the time configuring tools.

it might take longer, but if you want to learn by experiencing why things are needed it’s a great way.

instead of adding things on autopilot, you can experience the reason why people add things.
like metrics, mostly people add them without thinking (or ever looking at them again). while if you wait to add it until someone asks you a question which can only be answered by adding them, you gain deeper knowledge.

of course, it’s seldom we are so lucky that we can learn like this. however it’s my preferred way and when I get to work like that, I remember why I enjoy making things with code.

then I have to debug some project with TypeScript, React, SSR and realize that making things with software can also be a horrible experience…
#mentoring

Elecia( @logicalelegance ) and Chris( @stoneymonster ) hosted Rick Altherr( @mxshift ) on the latest( https://embedded.fm/episodes/483 ) of Embedded. They talked about high-speed control, complicated systems, and making quantum computers.

You can read the show transcript here: https://embedded.fm/transcripts/483.

Here's Rick on trapped ion quantum computers:

'Those wishing to apply must be aged 18+, based in the UK or Ireland, from a background under-represented in publishing; disabled or have a long-term condition; neurodivergent; working-class or from a lower socio-economic background.'

Deadline: 15 September.

https://www.thebookseller.com/news/penguin-random-house-launches-mentoring-scheme-for-under-represented-creatives-in-publishing

#books #publishing #design #illustration #mentoring #bookstodon @bookstodon

Have you wondered about how quantum computers are made?

This week, Elecia( @logicalelegance ) and Chris( @stoneymonster ) are joined by Rick Altherr( @mxshift ) to discuss high-speed control, complicated systems, and making quantum computers.

Listen to the latest episode of Embedded here( https://embedded.fm/episodes/483 ) or anywhere you get your podcast.

The clock is ticking! Get your mentee applications in now for the exciting and enriching #LFX Mentorship 2024 Term 3 (Sep-Nov). Applications are open until August 13. This 12-week mentorship experience is one you won't want to miss. Apply now! https://github.com/cncf/mentoring/tree/main/programs/lfx-mentorship/2024/03-Sep-Nov⏰

New server, new #introduction post, so here's what's Important

#DoctorWho
#webdev
#dotnet
#accessibility
#TechLead
#SoftwareArchitecture
#BlackLivesMatter
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
#mentoring
#DataPrivacy
#RefugeesAreWelcome

I had a great time chatting with Róisín, the engagement specialist at Sunderland Software City, about all things social media.

She kindly came and gave a social media talk to our cohort and I mentioned the Fediverse. Today was a big intro and I gave her a brief run down on most(!) of the apps around.

Go see @bilbobodybaggins (great screen name) and say hello!

Another #introduction as I shard myself around the Fediverse. I'm Jon, a front-end-turned-a-bit-of-everything #WebDeveloper based in #NorthEastEngland You may have followed me at @jonspark

I’ve tried to run micro-agencies but I’m happy being a freelancer, though I still have a few opinions about #accessiblity in recruitment. I like #NodeJS, I’m learning #SvelteJS, and still spend some time in #PHP and #Laravel, when asked.

I’m currently #mentoring a team of 10 in Sunderland.

Had a great morning at Sunderland Software City this morning introducing our junior dev team to the development lifecycle. Started out with a scoping exercise for an e-commerce site and supporting tools.

A lot of good discussion going on, some great questions, and I’m looking forward to more cross-team work!

Sometimes I feel like I lack the talent for googling. Or it just doesn’t exist.

I am still searching for #firstgeneration #mentoring programs and it’s impossible to find something… any pointers?

Or do I just have to do it myself??!

11am Eastern today a NEW #Glassof0J Ranking Ways to Get Into InfoSec with DNSPrincess.

Everyone has advice on how to get into InfoSec. the way I got in may not be the way you will get in especially since that was 10 years ago and this field changes often.

DNSPrincess and 0DDJ0BB list a bunch of things people on the internet suggest newcomers do to get an InfoSec job.

#infosecjobs #careeradvice #hacking #hackthebox #tryhackme #certifications #conferences #mentoring

https://youtu.be/E1ljjJYr9-E

The mentoring experience is one of the most unique assets of the academy, for both the students and the mentors.
So if you are at a stage of your (academic or not) career and feel like you have two hours in all of July to spare, become a mentor yourself

@climatematch and @neuromatch
are looking for #ProfessionalDevelopment Mentors for this year's Academy!

This summer there will be four courses :
Computational Neuroscience, NeuroAI, Deep Learning, and Computational Tools for Climate.

Mentors will hold a one-hour meeting every week with a small cohort of students, where they will discuss with them and help them progress in their journey in industry and academia.

This is a great opportunity to...
1. Offer expert advice to students
2. Make a difference
3. Connect with other professionals

If you are interested in being a mentor you can apply on the neuromatch website: https://neuromatch.io/mentoring/

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