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Harry Pierson @devhawk.net · 20h

Looking forward to the next #SeattleSystems meetup: luma.com/n6a1kjgj.

My background is compilers & debuggers, with a healthy dose of database stuff. But I like to get outside my wheelhouse when I can, so I'm really excited about the Protosocket talk.

Building Efficient Systems: From Protosockets to Global Tables · Luma

Talk 1: When HTTP is too heavy: Designing a minimal RPC layer with protosocket at Momento Modern systems often default to HTTP-based RPC frameworks like…

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Harry Pierson @devhawk.net · 19d

#Seattle peeps, I'm presenting a lightning talk on "Durable Computing 101" at the Seattle Postgres user group meetup on Oct 2nd. meetu.ps/e/PxF37/6mv7...

Python Lightning Talks and Special Guest from DocumentDB, Thu, Oct 2, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup

Join us for a fast-paced evening of lightning talks exploring the intersection of Postgres and Python! Whether you’re a Pythonista curious about getting more out of Postgre

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Harry Pierson @devhawk.net · 20d

#cascadiaJS scavenger hunt selfie

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Harry Pierson @devhawk.net · Sep 8

I think I want this on a shirt

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Harry Pierson @devhawk.net · Aug 27

Psst! We flipped the @dbos.dev Transact for Java repo public in advance of tomorrow's monthly meetup.

Github Repo: github.com/dbos-inc/dbo...
Meetup Event Page: luma.com/8rqv5o5z

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Harry Pierson @devhawk.net · Aug 24

I hit a huge #powerlifting milestone this past week! I'm back in the #thousandPoundClub with a 215# bench press, 370# squat and 425# deadlift. #FiveThreeOne

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Harry Pierson @devhawk.net · Aug 21

If you can't make it in person to #SeattleSystems tonight, there's a LinkedIn Live stream www.linkedin.com/events/73614...

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Qian Li @qianli.dev · Aug 16

Seattle friends - in case you missed it: lu.ma/umtmqb38
The Seattle Systems group is hosting their very first meetup! @marcbrooker.bsky.social will be presenting Aurora DSQL.

Excited to see more systems groups popping up (thanks @eatonphil.bsky.social). My colleague @devhawk.net is co-organizing.

Transactions and Coordination in Aurora DSQL · Luma

Join us for a Seattle Systems talk that’s definitely worth your time as we welcome Marc Brooker, Distinguished Engineer at AWS, for a deep dive into the inner…

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Harry Pierson @devhawk.net · Aug 19

Today's workout
• Cardio: 15m treadmill
• Bench press: 160x5, 180x3, 200x3
• #JokerSets: 205x3, 210x2, 215x1
• Assistance work: 45 55# skull crushers, 45 25# curls, 3 x 53# KB farmer's walk
#FiveThreeOne

Harry Pierson @devhawk.net · Jul 30

Today's workout
• Cardio : 15m treadmill
• Squat: 235x5, 270x5, 305x9; 3 sets 235x8 supplemental
• Assistance work: 40 pushups, 40 120# Lat Pulldowns, 40 hanging knee raises
#FiveThreeOne

Harry Pierson @devhawk.net · Jul 30

Yesterday's workout
• Cardio : 15m treadmill
• Bench press : 135x5, 160x5, 180x10; 3 sets 135x10 supplemental
• Assistance work: 50 65# skull crushers, 50 25# curls, 60 back raises
#FiveThreeOne

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Qian Li @qianli.dev · Jul 30

Just released DBOS TypeScript V3! I really like the new decorator-less API and its smooth compatibility with JavaScript. The updated DataSource API makes it easy to connect to multiple databases in a single app.

Check it out and give a ⭐ on GitHub: github.com/dbos-inc/dbo...

GitHub - dbos-inc/dbos-transact-ts: Lightweight Durable TypeScript Workflows

Lightweight Durable TypeScript Workflows. Contribute to dbos-inc/dbos-transact-ts development by creating an account on GitHub.

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Harry Pierson @devhawk.net · Jul 24

Today's Workout
• Cardio: 15 min treadmill
• Overhead Press: 100x5, 110x3, 125x8; 4 sets 110x6 supplemental
• Assistance work: 50 pushups, 50 55# DB rows, 75 lying knee raises
#FiveThreeOne

Harry Pierson @devhawk.net · Jul 22

Today's workout
• Cardio : 15m treadmill
• Bench press : 155x5, 175x3, 195x6; 4 sets 155x7 supplemental
• Assistance work: 50 65# skull crushers, 50 25# curls, 50 back raises
#FiveThreeOne

Harry Pierson @devhawk.net · Jul 16

Today's workout
• Cardio : 15m treadmill
• Squat: 245x3, 280x3, 315x6; 5 sets 245x5 supplemental
• Assistance work: 50 45# DB inc press, 75 lying knee raises, 50 120# lat pulldowns
#FiveThreeOne

Harry Pierson @devhawk.net · Jul 14

Today's workout
• Cardio : 15m treadmill
• Bench press : 145x5, 165x5, 185x8; 4 sets 145x8 supplemental
• Assistance work: 50 55# skull crushers, 50 25# curls, 60 band pull aparts
#FiveThreeOne

Harry Pierson @devhawk.net · Jul 6

Today's workout
• Cardio : 15m treadmill
• Deadlift: 265x5, 305x5, 345x8; 5 sets 265x6 supplemental
• Overhead Press: 85x5, 100x5, 110x8
#FiveThreeOne

Harry Pierson @devhawk.net · Jul 2

Today's workout
• Cardio : 15m treadmill
• Bench press : 135x5, 155x5, 175x10; 3 sets 135x8 supplemental
• Assistance work: 60 55# skull crushers, 48 25# curls, 60 band pull aparts
#FiveThreeOne

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DBOS @dbos.dev · Jun 24

Just 2 days until June’s virtual meetup! Don’t miss the TypeScript V3 demo and a live walkthrough from Yutori, who will be showcasing their app and how they use DBOS to power their AI agents.

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DBOS Virtual Meetup: Building Durable Workflows · Zoom · Luma

Join us for June's virtual meetup to connect with DBOS engineers and fellow users. We're covering: • Typescript V3 Demo • Featured customer showcase with…

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DBOS @dbos.dev · Jun 18

Join us for the June DBOS User Group Meetup next week!

We're excited to welcome engineers from Yutori (yutori.com), one of our customers building powerful AI agents that can autonomously perform digital tasks across the web. They'll share how they're using DBOS to make these agents reliable.

DBOS Virtual Meetup: Building Durable Workflows · Zoom · Luma

Join us for June's virtual meetup to connect with DBOS engineers and fellow users. We're covering: • Typescript V3 Demo • Featured customer showcase with…

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Harry Pierson @devhawk.net · Jun 10

Today's workout
• No Cardio: Walked to/from gym
• Bench press : 135x5, 165x5, 185x5; 3 sets 135x10 supplemental
• Assistance work: 75 40# triceps pulldown, 75 45# DB rows, 75 lying knee raises
#FiveThreeOneTap
#liftingOnTheRoad

Harry Pierson @devhawk.net · Jun 7

Today's workout
• Cardio: 15m treadmill
• Deadlift: 290x5, 325x3, 365x6; 5 sets 250x5 supplemental
• Assistance work: 50 50# overhead cable triceps extension, 40 140# lat pulldowns, 50 hanging knee raises
#FiveThreeOne

Harry Pierson @devhawk.net · Jun 5

Today's workout
• Cardio: 15m treadmill
• Overhead press: 90x5, 100x3, 115x6; 5 sets 90x5 supplemental
• Assistance work: 60 45# incline press, 60 band pull aparts, 60 back raises
#FiveThreeOne

Harry Pierson @devhawk.net · May 31

Today's workout
• Cardio: 15m treadmill
• Deadlift: 270x5, 310x5, 345x6; 5 sets 275x5 supplemental
• Overhead press: 85x3, 95x3, 110x6
#FiveThreeOne

Harry Pierson @devhawk.net · May 27

This morning's workout:
• Cardio : 15m treadmill
• Bench press : 135x3, 155x3, 175x6; 4 sets 135x8 supplemental
• Assistance work: 50 30# hammer curls, 75 back raises, 50 45# plate full raises
#FiveThreeOne

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