Websites from United States

Michael Albada is a computer scientist and writer based in Sonoma County, California. He currently works at Microsoft, applying AI to cybersecurity. Previously, he worked on large-scale machine learning and deep learning models for geospatial intelligence at Uber, and in natural language processing at ServiceNow. His book, Building Applications with AI Agents, is scheduled for be released in 2025. He enjoys learning about new technical challenges and is open to collaboration opportunities.

Ran Ding is a software engineer, former physicist, and lifelong learner. He currently works at OpenAI on its multimodal effort. Previously, he led machine learning and product efforts at Instagram, Threads, Meta GenAI, AWS AI, and startups. He received his PhD from UW and commercialized his research through a semiconductor chip design startup Elenion. He holds 9 US patents and published more than 80 papers. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, taking photos, playing cello, practicing BJJ, and tinkering with mechanical keyboards.

Brady Salz, also known as b$, makes things that beep, buzz, transmit, receive, light up, dim down, rotate, translate, encode, and decode. He enjoys working with hardware. Brady lives in San Francisco, CA and previously worked on satellites at Astranis for 8 years. He has degrees from the University of Illinois and worked with the Integrated Circuits and Systems Group under Professor Pavan Hanumolu in grad school, where he made a chip and wrote a paper.

Paule Patterson III is the creator of Every Human's Journey (EHJ) and founder of Stigma Marketing & Development. Grounded in recovery and honest psychology, EHJ blends Jungian psychology, the Hero's Journey, and Cognitive Behavioral Theory. Paule's work draws from years of lived experience, therapeutic frameworks, and group work. He has a background in ministry, psychology, recovery work, curriculum design, and organizational development. EHJ is a project of Stigma Marketing & Development, based in Missoula, MT.

Jenny Leidig is a software tinkerer, retro technology enthusiast, and strange sounds advocate. Her portfolio highlights her love for computing technology through hardware and software-based projects, many of which involve retro computing technology. She aims to convey the intimate and communal nature of older technology, emphasizing its role as a bridge between people. Jenny believes the essence of the intersection of art and technology is the sense of community it brings, and she strives to embody this through her work, whether by hosting platforms for sharing ideas, providing resources, or designing interactive experiences.

Richard Li is involved in Data Science at UCLA. He also has a portfolio available for viewing and shares jokes.

Japheth is the author behind PewPewHuzzah, a website featuring stories of "serious make-believe." Japheth writes science fiction and fantasy, including the dystopian science-fantasy serial, "Janie and The Gray." Other works include "The Three-Beast of Mooregardia," "Diary of Zeke," and stand-alone stories exploring dark fantasy and psychological themes.

Anthony, also known as The Paper Pilot, is a software developer who enjoys creating games and tools. He has interests ranging from game development to the fediverse and digital gardens. He lives in Dallas, Texas, with his wife and son. He works at Topaz Labs LLC as a Product Engineer, focusing on their web products: Express, Bloom, and Mosaic.

Srinath is a software builder based in the San Francisco Bay Area with over 15 years of experience. He has built software for various systems, including 2G and 3G networks, Linux Kernel networking and storage drivers, SaaS authentication and identity systems, PaaS L4/L7 routing systems, and cloud-based distributed systems. His interests lie in creating scalable systems that enhance user experiences and provide value. Srinath also consults with non-profits, research labs, and early-stage startups on cloud infrastructure and technology challenges. He holds a Masters in Computer Science and a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering. Outside of technology, Srinath is a trained Indian classical vocalist and enjoys playing the Piano and Saraswathi Veena. He is also a cricket enthusiast.