From sean at cavanaugh.pro Fri Oct 2 17:32:08 2015 From: sean at cavanaugh.pro (Sean Cavanaugh) Date: Fri, 2 Oct 2015 11:32:08 -0400 Subject: [TriPython] Job at Cumulus Message-ID: Not 100% Python related job but might be interesting to some, spouse or friend: We need a Technical Account Manager: https://app.jobvite.com/Jobvite/Job.aspx?b=nxBYIswL&j=o7YG1fww About our product Cumulus Linux: Cumulus? Linux?, the operating system for Open Networking, enables disaggregation of top-of-rack (ToR) data center switching akin to the well-established model of server hardware/software disaggregation. Open networking solutions based on Cumulus Linux and bare metal switches from our extensive hardware compatibility list allow organizations of all sizes to leverage efficient data center technology developed by the world?s largest cloud operators. -------------- next part -------------- Not 100% Python related job but might be interesting to some, spouse or friend: We need a Technical Account Manager: [1]https://app.jobvite.com/Jobvite/Job.aspx?b=nxBYIswL&j=o7YG1fww About our product Cumulus Linux: Cumulus??Linux?, the operating system for Open Networking, enables disaggregation of top-of-rack (ToR) data center switching akin to the well-established model of server hardware/software disaggregation. Open networking solutions based on?[2]Cumulus Linux?and bare metal switches from our extensive?[3]hardware compatibility list?allow organizations of all sizes to leverage efficient data center technology developed by the world?s largest cloud operators. References Visible links 1. https://app.jobvite.com/Jobvite/Job.aspx?b=nxBYIswL&j=o7YG1fww 2. http://cumulusnetworks.com/product/overview/ 3. http://cumulusnetworks.com/support/linux-hardware-compatibility-list/ From aikimark at aol.com Mon Oct 5 16:54:40 2015 From: aikimark at aol.com (Mark Hutchinson) Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2015 10:54:40 -0400 Subject: [TriPython] Fun with Python Message-ID: <150387f54c8-2e7a-30042@webstg-a07.mail.aol.com> Here's an xkcd problem solved with Python (and math, of course) http://www.wired.com/2015/10/heres-solve-xkcd-velociraptor-problem-code/ Mark -------------- next part -------------- Here's an xkcd problem solved with Python (and math, of course) http://www.wired.com/2015/10/heres-solve-xkcd-velociraptor-problem-code/ Mark From jamesrh at gmail.com Tue Oct 6 20:28:27 2015 From: jamesrh at gmail.com (jamesrh) Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2015 14:28:27 -0400 Subject: [TriPython] Python-centric bioinformatics scientist with coding experience position in RTP Message-ID: With the resent interest in biopython, pandas, and scikit-learn I thought that many in the group might want to hear about this position James H. AgBiome, an agriculture biotech company in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, is searching for a bioinformatics scientist with coding experience. See details and apply online: www.agbiome.com/careers AgBiome: BIOINFORMATICS SCIENTIST *Job Description:* We know you are out there. You are the bioinformatics expert that everyone goes to with data problems. You know how to program as well as how to string together off-the-shelf tools and make them work on whatever hardware you can find. Strangely, you can actually explain what you have done in a way that people appreciate and understand. More importantly, you are also a true scientist who can approach large data sets, form testable hypotheses, and then actually test them. Most importantly, you want to be part of a truly revolutionary effort to understand microbial genomics on a scale never before attempted, and you want to do it now. *Candidates must have:* - PhD (or MS and extensive industry experience) in the biological sciences or bioinformatics - Comfortable in Linux environments including command line hacking and shell scripting - Experience with Python (or knowledge of multiple languages and willingness to learn and work in Python) - Experience with SQL databases - Experience programming and dealing with large, sometimes ambiguous biological data sets (must be able to demonstrate experience organizing, hypothesizing, & working with large data sets - Experience with genome or metagenome analysis - Experience with DNA and protein sequence analysis - Laboratory or other research experience, preferably with publications that demonstrate the ability to reason and manage complex problems - Good prioritization skills for an agile business environment; understanding business prioritizations, willingness to reprioritize based on new inputs - Evidence of project completion - A positive, can-do attitude and a strong desire to be part of a successful team of bright, capable colleagues - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment - Desire to have coding be a part of your daily routine *Preferred Qualifications:* - Experience with one or more of R, BioPython, Pandas - Experience with Object Relational Models - Experience working with cloud computing platforms - Awesome Excel and PowerPoint skills - Ag experience *AgBiome compensation packages include:* - Competitive salary and equity grant - Medical, dental, and life insurance - 401K plan plus matching company contribution Interpersonal and scientific communication skills and a desire to achieve excellence in programming and research are equally important. The ability to work independently and in teams is essential as our unique non-hierarchical and self-managed working environment emphasizes team-work and the ability to focus on common goals. Flexibility, a good sense of humor, and a love of research are highly desired. AgBiome is a revolutionary early stage research and discovery company in Research Triangle Park, NC, committed to decreasing risk and improving yield in agriculture in order to feed our growing world population. Enthusiastic applicants should please submit a cover letter and CV detailing why they would be a good fit for the position and how they could contribute to the AgBiome team. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. -------------- next part -------------- With the resent interest in biopython, pandas, and scikit-learn I thought that many in the group might want to hear about this position ??? James H. AgBiome, an agriculture biotech company in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, is searching for a bioinformatics scientist with coding experience.? See details and apply online: [1]www.agbiome.com/careers AgBiome: BIOINFORMATICS SCIENTIST Job Description: We know you are out there.? You are the bioinformatics expert that everyone goes to with data problems. You know how to program as well as how to string together off-the-shelf tools and make them work on whatever hardware you can find.? Strangely, you can actually explain what you have done in a way that people appreciate and understand.? More importantly, you are also a true scientist who can approach large data sets, form testable hypotheses, and then actually test them.? Most importantly, you want to be part of a truly revolutionary effort to understand microbial genomics on a scale never before attempted, and you want to do it now. Candidates must have: o?PhD (or MS and extensive industry experience) in the biological sciences or bioinformatics o?Comfortable in Linux environments including command line hacking and shell scripting o?Experience with Python (or knowledge of multiple languages and willingness to learn and work in Python) o?Experience with SQL databases o?Experience programming and dealing with large, sometimes ambiguous biological data sets (must be able to demonstrate experience organizing, hypothesizing, & working with large data sets o?Experience with genome or metagenome analysis o?Experience with DNA and protein sequence analysis o?Laboratory or other research experience, preferably with publications that demonstrate the ability to reason and manage complex problems o?Good prioritization skills for an agile business environment; understanding business prioritizations, willingness to reprioritize based on new inputs o?Evidence of project completion o?A positive, can-do attitude and a strong desire to be part of a successful team of bright, capable colleagues o?Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment o?Desire to have coding be a part of your daily routine Preferred Qualifications: o?Experience with one or more of R, BioPython, Pandas o?Experience with Object Relational Models o?Experience working with cloud computing platforms o?Awesome Excel and PowerPoint skills o?Ag experience AgBiome compensation packages include: o?Competitive salary and equity grant o?Medical, dental, and life insurance o?401K plan plus matching company contribution Interpersonal and scientific communication skills and a desire to achieve excellence in programming and research are equally important.? The ability to work independently and in teams is essential as our unique non-hierarchical and self-managed working environment emphasizes team-work and the ability to focus on common goals.?Flexibility, a good sense of humor, and a love of research are highly desired. AgBiome is a revolutionary early stage research and discovery company in Research Triangle Park, NC, committed to decreasing risk and improving yield in agriculture in order to feed our growing world population.?Enthusiastic applicants should please?[2]submit a cover letter and CV?detailing why they would be a good fit for the position and how they could contribute to the AgBiome team. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. References Visible links 1. http://www.agbiome.com/careers 2. Job Application ? Part 1 http://www.agbiome.com/job-application-part-1/ From cbc at unc.edu Mon Oct 12 21:32:09 2015 From: cbc at unc.edu (Chris Calloway) Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2015 15:32:09 -0400 Subject: [TriPython] Linux Admin needed at UNC Message-ID: <561C0AB9.2070003@unc.edu> Jack of all trades kind of position. FT perm. Excellent benes. https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/85335 -- Sincerely, Chris Calloway, Applications Analyst UNC Renaissance Computing Institute 100 Europa Drive, Suite 540, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (919) 599-3530 From cbc at unc.edu Mon Oct 12 23:05:28 2015 From: cbc at unc.edu (Chris Calloway) Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2015 17:05:28 -0400 Subject: [TriPython] Reminder: Chapel Hill Project Night Message-ID: <561C2098.5080609@unc.edu> Project Night on Wednesday this week. Pizza and Pepsi provided. http://tripython.org/Members/cbc/oct-15-chpn When: Wednesday, August 12, 6-9pm Where: Renaissance Computing Institute (RENCI), Biltmore Conference Room 5th Floor, Europa Center, 100 Europa Drive, Suite 590, Chapel Hill What: """Chapel Hill Project Night meets on second Wednesdays. Have a project you want to show off, share, seek help with, or just get some work done surrounded by like minded Python lovers? Join us for our monthly project night and do just that! Don't have something to work on? Just need some help with Python? Show up and enjoy the energy, sprint on an open source project, find something interesting to contribute to or be inspired by! The setting is informal and there is no schedule, so don't worry if you show up past the start time. Whether you are a Python newbie needing help or have an open source project you want to share, come hang out and hack. Plenty of free after hours parking is available in the RENCI parking deck.""" -- Sincerely, Chris Calloway, Applications Analyst UNC Renaissance Computing Institute 100 Europa Drive, Suite 540, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (919) 599-3530 From cbc at unc.edu Thu Oct 15 19:17:03 2015 From: cbc at unc.edu (Chris Calloway) Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:17:03 -0400 Subject: [TriPython] MathJax/Jupyter Message-ID: <561FDF8F.6080904@unc.edu> If you were the person having a problem with MathJax on Jupyter at project night last night, please email me offline. -- Sincerely, Chris Calloway, Applications Analyst UNC Renaissance Computing Institute 100 Europa Drive, Suite 540, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (919) 599-3530 From cbc at unc.edu Fri Oct 16 18:49:56 2015 From: cbc at unc.edu (Chris Calloway) Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2015 12:49:56 -0400 Subject: [TriPython] Another Busy Week Next Week (and first week of November, too) Message-ID: <56212AB4.5060306@unc.edu> We have another week next week with two meetings: 1) Durham Project Night will be on Monday, 6-9pm at Caktus: http://tripython.org/Members/markdlavin/oct-15-dpn http://www.meetup.com/tripython/events/225835708/ 2) Then because nobody else volunteered to give our program on Thursday, you get to suffer through me giving a program on my ignorance of Cython on October 22 from 7-9pm at RENCI. We'll be having our usual after-meeting/party at Bailey's Pub Grill and Pool Hall: http://tripython.org/Members/cbc/oct-15-mtg http://www.meetup.com/tripython/events/225708887/ Also, beyond next week, Calvin is rebooting Python Beginners Night on Monday, November 2 from 6-8pm at Caktus: http://tripython.org/Members/ironfroggy/nov-15-pbn http://www.meetup.com/tripython/events/225015688/ I think this is somewhat of an installfest in addition to get your newbie questions answered. I think Calvin's intention is to do this every third month on first Monday. There are 18 people signed up on Meetup already as of this writing, so if you can come and help out, that would be wonderful. And finally, Beginner's Night is hot on the heels of our ever popular Raleigh Project Night the following night on Tuesday, November 3 from 6-9pm at WebAssign: http://tripython.org/Members/sgambino/nov-15-rpn http://www.meetup.com/tripython/events/225897736/ We have a dynamite speaker lined up for December. But if you would like to be on deck as the featured speaker for our November meeting (or any meeting in 2016 for that matter) at WebAssign in Raleigh on November 19 (third Thursday holiday month meeting), please signify by calling shotgun with your topic on this email list. -- Sincerely, Chris Calloway, Applications Analyst UNC Renaissance Computing Institute 100 Europa Drive, Suite 540, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (919) 599-3530 From cscorley at gmail.com Fri Oct 16 19:52:20 2015 From: cscorley at gmail.com (Christopher S. Corley) Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2015 13:52:20 -0400 Subject: [TriPython] Another Busy Week Next Week (and first week of November, too) In-Reply-To: <56212AB4.5060306@unc.edu> References: <56212AB4.5060306@unc.edu> Message-ID: re: November 19, I could build a medium-length (20-30 minute) talk on building a general-purpose search engine with Python. Possibly longer depending on interest on the mechanics. On Fri, Oct 16, 2015 at 12:49 PM, Chris Calloway wrote: > We have another week next week with two meetings: > > 1) Durham Project Night will be on Monday, 6-9pm at Caktus: > > http://tripython.org/Members/markdlavin/oct-15-dpn > http://www.meetup.com/tripython/events/225835708/ > > 2) Then because nobody else volunteered to give our program on Thursday, > you get to suffer through me giving a program on my ignorance of Cython on > October 22 from 7-9pm at RENCI. We'll be having our usual > after-meeting/party at Bailey's Pub Grill and Pool Hall: > > http://tripython.org/Members/cbc/oct-15-mtg > http://www.meetup.com/tripython/events/225708887/ > > Also, beyond next week, Calvin is rebooting Python Beginners Night on > Monday, November 2 from 6-8pm at Caktus: > > http://tripython.org/Members/ironfroggy/nov-15-pbn > http://www.meetup.com/tripython/events/225015688/ > > I think this is somewhat of an installfest in addition to get your newbie > questions answered. I think Calvin's intention is to do this every third > month on first Monday. There are 18 people signed up on Meetup already as > of this writing, so if you can come and help out, that would be wonderful. > > And finally, Beginner's Night is hot on the heels of our ever popular > Raleigh Project Night the following night on Tuesday, November 3 from 6-9pm > at WebAssign: > > http://tripython.org/Members/sgambino/nov-15-rpn > http://www.meetup.com/tripython/events/225897736/ > > We have a dynamite speaker lined up for December. But if you would like to > be on deck as the featured speaker for our November meeting (or any meeting > in 2016 for that matter) at WebAssign in Raleigh on November 19 (third > Thursday holiday month meeting), please signify by calling shotgun with > your topic on this email list. > > -- > Sincerely, > > Chris Calloway, Applications Analyst > UNC Renaissance Computing Institute > 100 Europa Drive, Suite 540, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 > (919) 599-3530 > _______________________________________________ > TriZPUG mailing list > TriZPUG at python.org > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/trizpug > http://tripython.org is the Triangle Python Users Group > -------------- next part -------------- re: November 19, I could build a medium-length (20-30 minute) talk on building a general-purpose search engine with Python. Possibly longer depending on interest on the mechanics. On Fri, Oct 16, 2015 at 12:49 PM, Chris Calloway <[1]cbc at unc.edu> wrote: We have another week next week with two meetings: 1) Durham Project Night will be on Monday, 6-9pm at Caktus: [2]http://tripython.org/Members/markdlavin/oct-15-dpn [3]http://www.meetup.com/tripython/events/225835708/ 2) Then because nobody else volunteered to give our program on Thursday, you get to suffer through me giving a program on my ignorance of Cython on October 22 from 7-9pm at RENCI. We'll be having our usual after-meeting/party at Bailey's Pub Grill and Pool Hall: [4]http://tripython.org/Members/cbc/oct-15-mtg [5]http://www.meetup.com/tripython/events/225708887/ Also, beyond next week, Calvin is rebooting Python Beginners Night on Monday, November 2 from 6-8pm at Caktus: [6]http://tripython.org/Members/ironfroggy/nov-15-pbn [7]http://www.meetup.com/tripython/events/225015688/ I think this is somewhat of an installfest in addition to get your newbie questions answered. I think Calvin's intention is to do this every third month on first Monday. There are 18 people signed up on Meetup already as of this writing, so if you can come and help out, that would be wonderful. And finally, Beginner's Night is hot on the heels of our ever popular Raleigh Project Night the following night on Tuesday, November 3 from 6-9pm at WebAssign: [8]http://tripython.org/Members/sgambino/nov-15-rpn [9]http://www.meetup.com/tripython/events/225897736/ We have a dynamite speaker lined up for December. But if you would like to be on deck as the featured speaker for our November meeting (or any meeting in 2016 for that matter) at WebAssign in Raleigh on November 19 (third Thursday holiday month meeting), please signify by calling shotgun with your topic on this email list. -- Sincerely, Chris Calloway, Applications Analyst UNC Renaissance Computing Institute 100 Europa Drive, Suite 540, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 [10](919) 599-3530 _______________________________________________ TriZPUG mailing list [11]TriZPUG at python.org [12]https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/trizpug [13]http://tripython.org is the Triangle Python Users Group References Visible links 1. mailto:cbc at unc.edu 2. http://tripython.org/Members/markdlavin/oct-15-dpn 3. http://www.meetup.com/tripython/events/225835708/ 4. http://tripython.org/Members/cbc/oct-15-mtg 5. http://www.meetup.com/tripython/events/225708887/ 6. http://tripython.org/Members/ironfroggy/nov-15-pbn 7. http://www.meetup.com/tripython/events/225015688/ 8. http://tripython.org/Members/sgambino/nov-15-rpn 9. http://www.meetup.com/tripython/events/225897736/ 10. file:///tmp/tel:%28919%29%20599-3530 11. mailto:TriZPUG at python.org 12. https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/trizpug 13. http://tripython.org/ From cbc at unc.edu Mon Oct 19 18:30:43 2015 From: cbc at unc.edu (Chris Calloway) Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2015 12:30:43 -0400 Subject: [TriPython] Another Busy Week Next Week (and first week of November, too) In-Reply-To: References: <56212AB4.5060306@unc.edu> Message-ID: <56251AB3.9010005@unc.edu> On 10/16/2015 1:52 PM, Christopher S. Corley wrote: > re: November 19, I could build a medium-length (20-30 minute) talk on > building a general-purpose search engine with Python. Possibly longer > depending on interest on the mechanics. Shotgun has been called. Christopher, you are on the schedule for Nov 19 at WebAssign. And we are always interested in the mechanics. The more mechanics, the better. Thank you for volunteering. We have a projector with a VGA connector at WebAssign for your presentation convenience. -- Sincerely, Chris Calloway, Applications Analyst UNC Renaissance Computing Institute 100 Europa Drive, Suite 540, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (919) 599-3530 From cbc at unc.edu Tue Oct 20 22:06:15 2015 From: cbc at unc.edu (Chris Calloway) Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2015 16:06:15 -0400 Subject: [TriPython] Lightning Talks Message-ID: <56269EB7.1040107@unc.edu> I would like to encourage each of you to have a lightning talk in your back pocket at the upcoming meeting on Thursday. -- Sincerely, Chris Calloway, Applications Analyst UNC Renaissance Computing Institute 100 Europa Drive, Suite 540, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (919) 599-3530 From cbc at unc.edu Mon Oct 26 14:50:06 2015 From: cbc at unc.edu (Chris Calloway) Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2015 14:50:06 -0400 Subject: [TriPython] Cython Slides Message-ID: <562E75DE.7090308@unc.edu> Thank you to the people who came the to meeting last week and were so kind to me despite my lack of rehearsal. You may find slides and code from my presentation here: http://tripython.org/Members/cbc/cython.pdf http://tripython.org/Members/cbc/cython.zip http://tripython.org/meetings/ Chris Corley will be making an interesting presentation next month on GenSim. In the meantime, see you at project nights. -- Sincerely, Chris Calloway, Applications Analyst UNC Renaissance Computing Institute 100 Europa Drive, Suite 540, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (919) 599-3530 From chris at archimedeanco.com Mon Oct 26 16:30:18 2015 From: chris at archimedeanco.com (Chris Rossi) Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2015 16:30:18 -0400 Subject: [TriPython] Cython Slides In-Reply-To: <562E75DE.7090308@unc.edu> References: <562E75DE.7090308@unc.edu> Message-ID: Great slides! On Mon, Oct 26, 2015 at 2:50 PM, Chris Calloway wrote: > Thank you to the people who came the to meeting last week and were so kind > to me despite my lack of rehearsal. You may find slides and code from my > presentation here: > > http://tripython.org/Members/cbc/cython.pdf > http://tripython.org/Members/cbc/cython.zip > http://tripython.org/meetings/ > > Chris Corley will be making an interesting presentation next month on > GenSim. In the meantime, see you at project nights. > > -- > Sincerely, > > Chris Calloway, Applications Analyst > UNC Renaissance Computing Institute > 100 Europa Drive, Suite 540, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 > (919) 599-3530 > _______________________________________________ > TriZPUG mailing list > TriZPUG at python.org > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/trizpug > http://tripython.org is the Triangle Python Users Group > -------------- next part -------------- Great slides! ? On Mon, Oct 26, 2015 at 2:50 PM, Chris Calloway <[1]cbc at unc.edu> wrote: Thank you to the people who came the to meeting last week and were so kind to me despite my lack of rehearsal. You may find slides and code from my presentation here: [2]http://tripython.org/Members/cbc/cython.pdf [3]http://tripython.org/Members/cbc/cython.zip [4]http://tripython.org/meetings/ Chris Corley will be making an interesting presentation next month on GenSim. In the meantime, see you at project nights. -- Sincerely, Chris Calloway, Applications Analyst UNC Renaissance Computing Institute 100 Europa Drive, Suite 540, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 [5](919) 599-3530 _______________________________________________ TriZPUG mailing list [6]TriZPUG at python.org [7]https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/trizpug [8]http://tripython.org is the Triangle Python Users Group References Visible links 1. mailto:cbc at unc.edu 2. http://tripython.org/Members/cbc/cython.pdf 3. http://tripython.org/Members/cbc/cython.zip 4. http://tripython.org/meetings/ 5. file:///tmp/tel:%28919%29%20599-3530 6. mailto:TriZPUG at python.org 7. https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/trizpug 8. http://tripython.org/ From cbc at unc.edu Wed Oct 28 13:58:42 2015 From: cbc at unc.edu (Chris Calloway) Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2015 13:58:42 -0400 Subject: [TriPython] TriPython November 2015 Meeting: Building Search Engines with GenSim Message-ID: <56310CD2.7020705@unc.edu> Next month we will be pleased to hear Chris Corlay, a computer science PhD candidate at University of Alabama, talk to us about Gensim, a scalable Python library for semantic modeling from plain text. http://tripython.org/Members/sgambino/nov-15-mtg What: Monthly Feature Talk Meeting When: Thursday, November 19, 2015 Where: WebAssign, NCSU Centennial Campus, 1791 Varsity Drive, Suite 200, Raleigh """ Christopher S. Corley will demonstrate the basic architecture, steps, and considerations needed to build a general purpose search engine in Python. Gensim will be the framework for this task. Extemporaneous "lightning talks" of 5-10 minute duration are also welcome and don't need to be pre-announced. Plenty of free after hours parking is available in the upper level of the deck behind WebAssign (turn through the median just before the intersection of Varsity and Main Campus Drives). If the door is locked, call the number posted on the door. An after-meeting location for food and beverage will be decided at the meeting (usually BaDa Wings for the Thursday night draught specials). """ -- Sincerely, Chris Calloway, Applications Analyst UNC Renaissance Computing Institute 100 Europa Drive, Suite 540, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (919) 599-3530 From cody.landry at me.com Thu Oct 29 09:49:41 2015 From: cody.landry at me.com (Cody Landry) Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2015 13:49:41 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [TriPython] New Member Message-ID: <343e99f4-7795-4ccb-8ded-0d8a3891cea3@me.com> Hello all, My name is Cody Landry. ?I'm a software engineer working for an industrial automation company in Greensboro. ?I've been teaching myself python for about five years now, taking various courses including coursera, lynda.com, MIT's OpenCourseWare and, most recently, a software development bootcamp called The Tech Academy. ?I also love playing with embedded python including the micropython board and, of course, the Raspberry Pi. ?I got into industrial automation after leaving the Navy in 2010 as a nuclear field trained electrician's mate. ?It's a good job, but its novelty wore off very quickly and I'm hungry to bring the excitement I have when working with python and javascript into my work life. ?I'm looking for a company that will bring me into their team and allow me to grow into an experienced developer. ?I know that once I'm able to spend eight hours per day coding, my skills will grow exponentially. ?I'm interested in both the frontend and backend, however I derive the most enjoyment from problem solving and logic. ?I've worked with a variety of databases, orm's, web frameworks, desktop gui frameworks, etc. ?On the javascript side, I'm currently working on a web app with Code For Greensboro called Findit. ?We're using reactjs and leafletjs and so far, I'm loving it. ?If anyone has any leads or questions feel free to contact me directly. ?At any rate, I'm looking forward to attending my first meetup with you soon! Cody Landry linkedin.com/in/codylandry github.com/codylandry codylandry.com -------------- next part -------------- Hello all, My name is Cody Landry. ??I'm a software engineer working for an industrial automation company in Greensboro. ??I've been teaching myself python for about five years now, taking various courses including coursera, lynda.com, MIT's OpenCourseWare and, most recently, a software development bootcamp called [1]The Tech Academy. ??I also love playing with embedded python including the micropython board and, of course, the Raspberry Pi. ??I got into industrial automation after leaving the Navy in 2010 as a nuclear field trained electrician's mate. ??It's a good job, but its novelty wore off very quickly and I'm hungry to bring the excitement I have when working with python and javascript into my work life. ??I'm looking for a company that will bring me into their team and allow me to grow into an experienced developer. ??I know that once I'm able to spend eight hours per day coding, my skills will grow exponentially. ??I'm interested in both the frontend and backend, however I derive the most enjoyment from problem solving and logic. ??I've worked with a variety of databases, orm's, web frameworks, desktop gui frameworks, etc. ??On the javascript side, I'm currently working on a web app with Code For Greensboro called Findit. ??We're using reactjs and leafletjs and so far, I'm loving it. ??If anyone has any leads or questions feel free to contact me directly. ??At any rate, I'm looking forward to attending my first meetup with you soon! Cody Landry linkedin.com/in/codylandry github.com/codylandry codylandry.com References Visible links 1. http://learncodinganywhere.com/ From cbc at unc.edu Fri Oct 30 14:48:03 2015 From: cbc at unc.edu (Chris Calloway) Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2015 14:48:03 -0400 Subject: [TriPython] RENCI Is Hiring Message-ID: <5633BB63.4040809@unc.edu> You will need HPC and Infiniband skills: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/86516 This job is very senior and pays well. -- Sincerely, Chris Calloway, Applications Analyst UNC Renaissance Computing Institute 100 Europa Drive, Suite 540, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (919) 599-3530