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Tim Saucer @timsaucer.bsky.social · Aug 4

I learned the hard way that I need to keep these kinds of lists in something like google drive because the moment I realize I need it I'm not at home.

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Tim Saucer @timsaucer.bsky.social · Jun 4

Yes, that’s me. Thanks. I switched hosts recently so there must be something wrong with the new server. If you DM me your email address I can share you what I have so far about my game. I haven’t tried running it in a while due to life stuff.

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Tim Saucer @timsaucer.bsky.social · Apr 8

I've been posting work advice once a week for 17 weeks and gotten a lot of good feedback. I am running out of topics, and I have no intention of posting just for the sake of shouting my opinions. If anyone has topics, feel free to throw them my way either here or DM. I'd be happy to help if I can.

Tim Saucer @timsaucer.bsky.social · Apr 7

We're pleased to announce that Apache DataFusion in Python 46.0.0 is released! Since the last announcement post we've had a lot of great features and new contributors. Please check out the blog post with details.

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#DataFusion #Python #DataFrame #PyData #Apache

Apache DataFusion Python 46.0.0 Released - Apache DataFusion Blog

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Tim Saucer @timsaucer.bsky.social · Apr 6

After wanting it for years, I finally ordered a OneWheel XR Classic. I’ve put on six miles around the neighborhood, but looking forward to venturing out farther soon. These are extremely fun to ride.

OneWheel XR Classic, Vans half cabs in green/blue, and safety gear

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Tim Saucer @timsaucer.bsky.social · Apr 2

This week in career advice: Asking for a demotion

#CareerPlusPlus #WorkAdvice

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Asking for a Demotion - Tim Saucer

How do you ask to be demoted? This is not something I hear people talk about. I've done it twice in my career. If you're in this position, I hope my experience can help in some way.

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Tim Saucer @timsaucer.bsky.social · Mar 25

This week in career advice: giving technical interviews

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Giving a Technical Interview - Tim Saucer

Are you giving your first technical interview? Good luck! Here's some thoughts from someone who's done it a lot over the years.

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Lindsay but pumpkin-spiced @lindsaynicolle.bsky.social · Mar 17

Every left-leaning woman in your life is getting heavy into arts and crafts right now because they don’t know what else to do with their rage

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Tim Saucer @timsaucer.bsky.social · Mar 22

Spicy take?

Being "unproblematic" should be the baseline and not a compliment.

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Tim Saucer @timsaucer.bsky.social · Mar 21

For whatever you're posting through it over, I hope things resolve as fast as possible. Coffee soon?

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Rerun @rerun.io · Mar 20

1/ We just raised $17M to build the multimodal data stack for Physical AI! 🚀

Lead: pointnine.com
With: costanoa.vc, Sunflower Capital,
@seedcamp.com
Angels including: @rauchg.blue, Eric Jang, Oliver Cameron, @wesmckinney.com , Nicolas Dessaigne, Arnav Bimbhet

Thesis: rerun.io/blog/physica...

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Tim Saucer @timsaucer.bsky.social · Mar 18

This week in career advice: Getting started in Open Source
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Getting started in Open Source - Tim Saucer

Lately I've gotten a lot of questions about getting started in Open Source, mostly from students interested in the Google Summer of Code. Here I try to give some advice on getting started.

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Tim Saucer @timsaucer.bsky.social · Mar 11

Career Advice: Kill Your Darlings

When your architecture doesn't meet your needs, sometimes cleansing fire is the only solution.

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Kill Your Darlings - Tim Saucer

I talk about the need to refactor and when you should start fresh. It's something many engineers, especially the more junior, tend to struggle with.

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Tim Saucer @timsaucer.bsky.social · Mar 4

This week in career advice: The best advice I was ever given about how to write.

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The best writing advice I ever got - Tim Saucer

Someone was recently surprised that I spend less than 30 minutes on these blog posts. I talk a little bit about how I learned to speed up my writing.

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Andrew Lamb @andrewlamb1111.bsky.social · Feb 25

DataFusion datafusion.apache.org just hit commit 10,000

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Tim Saucer @timsaucer.bsky.social · Feb 25

This week in career advice: Are you solving the right problem? It's a tricky topic.

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Solving the Right Problem - Tim Saucer

How do you know that you're working on the right problem? I discuss some of the pitfalls and approaches I've seen to dealing with this sticky topic.

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Tim Saucer @timsaucer.bsky.social · Feb 21

Today is my last day at my job before I head off to Rerun.io to work on their data platform. May Mobility has been a great place to work. I look forward to seeing where they go from here.

I’m very pleased with the slack reactions to my departure announcement.

#llap #StarTrek

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Tim Saucer @timsaucer.bsky.social · Feb 18

This week in career advice: It is my last week at my current company, so a lot of people are asking me for parting advice. Here I try to collect common thoughts.
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Parting Advice - Tim Saucer

It's my last week at my current company, so I'm getting asked frequently for parting thoughts. Here is some general advice that has served me well.

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Tim Saucer @timsaucer.bsky.social · Feb 16

Enjoy the hobby! I’ve got one sleeve and a cuff left from the knitting book on the right.

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Tim Saucer @timsaucer.bsky.social · Feb 13

She’s in a meeting so she just sent a 😂 emoji.

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Tim Saucer @timsaucer.bsky.social · Feb 13

I just sent it to my wife! 😂

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Tim Saucer @timsaucer.bsky.social · Feb 12

This week's work advice is focused on software engineers: How to get the OK to refactor your code. It's something I've come across time and again.

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Getting the OK to refactor your code - Tim Saucer

Suppose you already know it's a good idea to refactor your code and you need your manager to approve it. This article talks about how to get them to agree.

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Tim Saucer @timsaucer.bsky.social · Feb 4

This week in career advice: So you want to get a Ph.D.?

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So you're thinking about getting a PhD? - Tim Saucer

About twice a year someone asks me if I think they should get a PhD. This isn't a simple question to answer.

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Tim Saucer @timsaucer.bsky.social · Jan 28

This week in career advice is my response to the question, "What do I do when life stuff is constantly on my mind?"

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What do I do when life stuff is constantly on my mind? - Tim Saucer

In this post I'm responding to a question someone asked about how to deal with the fact that they're constantly distracted by life outside of the office.

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Dan Jelly @kingandjames.bsky.social · Jan 26

Tired of the Borg, and the Mirror Universe? Hear me out:

Star Trek: Mirror Universe Borg

They pull up in giant, colourful party cubes led by the Borg Drag Queen.

"Resistance is fine! Be your best self. Btw, your biological and technological distinctiveness? Nailed it! 😘"

#Section31 #StarTrek

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