Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (January 2012)

112 points by whoishiring ↗ HN
Please lead with either SEEKING WORK or SEEKING FREELANCER, your location and whether remote work is a possibility.

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SEEKING WORK - remote, based in Edinburgh, UK

can do rails, django, js (backbonejs, coffeescript)

Contact in my profile.

Oh, and Happy 2012! :)

SEEKING FREELANCER for Fileboard. We need a hardcore ios/objective-c developer to help out with turning the iPad (and other tablets) into a device that you can actually work on. waseem at fileboard dot com. Remote work is not only a possibility, but a preference :-)
SEEKING WORK - London or remote.

I'm interested in distributed systems and big data. Some of the things I've been doing recently: testing multiple currency support at a betting exchange, building analytics widgets backed by a disco cluster for a large online publisher, working on an implementation of the telehash protocol.

I've also worked in search [1,2], distributed systems [3], testing [4,5] and p2p systems [6,7,8]. I have a strong background in math (real analysis, probability, discrete maths) and computer science (randomized algorithms, AI / epistemic logic, machine learning). I've worked professionally with python, ocaml and erlang. I would also like to pick up clojure.

Resume - http://scattered-thoughts.net/all?tag=about

Blog - http://scattered-thoughts.net/

Github - https://github.com/jamii

References - http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=65525388#recommendat...

[1] http://scattered-thoughts.net/one/1291/799313/731344

[2] https://github.com/jamii/texsearch

[3] http://scattered-thoughts.net/one/1300/292121/72985

[4] http://scattered-thoughts.net/one/1280/511009/453845

[5] https://github.com/jamii/ocamlcheck

[6] https://github.com/jamii/dissertation

[7] http://scattered-thoughts.net/all?order=asc&tag=telehash...

[8] https://github.com/jamii/erl-telehash

I'd recommend freelancer.com/odesk/elance or any other dedicated market place. Freelancer.com i.e. allows very focussed searches via projects, you can specify the skills, timeline and all requirements and usually you get tons of very qualified bids in less than 24-48h.
Yes, but I'd far rather work with/for someone I met through Hacker News (probably, in general, I did actually find a great guy through oDesk). I've found some great work through these HN posts before.

Definitely for seeking work those sites do tend to be mostly a race to the bottom, you wouldn't believe the silly small amounts some people bid for projects (and how often they get chosen based on that).

SEEKING WORK - remote only

Golang and python developer. Full web stack. iPhone apps too.

Email in profile.

hey, have some plans for small golang project? interested?
I am down also!
SEEKING FREELANCER

Social business website, Lion.

Interested in UI Design person for remote contract work. Knowledge of Python/Django, other web development and community web applications would be beneficial.

Contact via profile.

SEEKING WORK — remote only.

Ruby/Rails developer, also a better-than-average node.js (tho prefer CoffeeScript over JS itself) and python/django developer.

me@goshakkk.name

SEEKING WORK - Remote

I can do two things!

- Front end: HTML 5, CSS, JS/Jquery.

- PHP development. I'd like to do more 5.3 but I'm more weathered in 5.2 due to client demands. Also Codeigniter. But I can pick up most things.

If you're really desperate, I can hit things with Perl too.

I use Mercurial for source control but I'm comfortable with git also. I'm familiar with most modern day practices & processes. I won't say I've been overly-exposed to something like Agile or TDD for instance because I haven't. But I get these things and I learn quick :)

I have worked on pretty much every kind of site imaginable now and would estimate I've built an area of internet roughly the size of Ireland.

My own site is currently temporarily based at http://pitbot.pgkit.com (and something else I threw together at http://applab.pgkit.com). Happy to supply URL's of other recent work (and not so recent too if you like history!)

Email is in profile.

I'm UK based.

SEEKING WORK - remote only

Based in Ljubljana, Slovenia

Skills:

Python/Django

IBM Lotus Domino

CouchDB/JavaScript

My domain expertise lies in Document Management and Record Management systems, I have also worked on some of the most complicated Lotus Domino systems in the world (network of 300+ servers, 30K users,...) where I have learned how NOT TO design and handle NoSQL data AND how TO design and handle NoSQL data properly. I have experience moving key/value data around, migrating data, etc.

If you are looking for a web developer I can get stuff done. But I have the most experience designing, implementing and troubleshooting NoSQL based systems.

I may not be the smartest or the most knowledgeable guy around. But I pride myself on getting shit done. Sometimes it takes awhile, but if you set me an objective I will either reach it or give you conclusions on why it cannot be done, by me or in general.

Contact details in profile.

SEEKING WORK. Belgium. Remote, have no problem with travelling.

Mobile development; iOS (Objective-C) and Android (Java) development. Past experience also includes C/C++ and desktop development (Windows and Mac).

Specialities: Low level programming in C/C++, high performance code, multi platform software (desktop, mobile), porting of libraries, 2D/3D renderers for games, back end systems.

Portfolio work is up at http://pandaris.com. (site design needs to be updated; haven't had the time). In terms of personal projects -- just released an iOS voip client for gamers (Ventrilo) with another update pending apple review. Also developed a password manager which is not released yet.

Email and skype are on my profile. Get in touch if you're interested in having a chat! :)

SEEKING WORK - Remote, with occasional on-site days in Boston, NYC, or general area.

I've worked on lots of stuff, including Lisp compilers, robotics, embedded systems and video games. These days, I specialize in quick-turnaround Rails projects, helping companies get new features in front of users.

I also do some EC2 and Android projects, and I'm an enthusiastic—but amateur—copywriter. Email in profile. No recruiters please, unless you're able to disclose the name of your client.

Company: http://kiddsoftware.com/

GitHub: https://github.com/emk and https://github.com/kiddsoftware

Sample Ruby project: https://github.com/emk/rdf-agraph

Blog: http://www.randomhacks.net/

Résumé: http://www.linkedin.com/in/ekidd

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SEEKING WORK - Remote/Bangalore

Skills: PHP/HTML/CSS/JS/jQuery/AWS Platform I can work on frontend (JS apps/HTML) or backend (PHP or AWS infrastructure setup/maintenance). Working knowledge of Python.

Recently worked in building the HTML5 edition for MobStac's mobile offering. It was built for iPad is mind, so most CSS is -webkit. Similar to Pressly's offering.

Drop me a line: tharwood@postscapes.com
SEEKING WORK — Remote only (Gold Coast, Australia)

I'm a freelance graphic designer and developer (we do exist!) currently contracting to a US-based design firm as a UI designer in addition to freelance work (and working on my own side-projects). Always interested in talking about more projects though. Hit me up if you want to chat :)

http://cobychapple.com/hireme/

SEEKING WORK - remote only (though happy to travel semi-frequently within Europe for face time if needed) Based in Northern Italy, but native English speaker.

.Net Developer, lots of experience building web apps on the .Net stack, mostly of the "Alt.Net" flavour. Able to get stuff done, quickly and with quality.

Deep knowledge of C#, less deep of F#. Also good at front end web dev (but not a great designer) including being pretty good with actual Javascript.

Lately have been working with RavenDB, Knockout.js and Backbone.js.

Email in profile.

new here. how do I send email to this person? oz_dev have you got website?
Hi pdm55,

mattcole81 at gmail.com

Thanks!

SEEKING WORK - remote only.

Graduate CS student.

Skills: - Javascript and nodejs expert. - SQL, mongodb, redis. - OSX and cocoa programming. - unix systems.

I can work for free.

Why would you work for free?
Because I don't need money right now and I want to build a portfolio.
SEEKING FREELANCER - London, Los Angeles (potentially remote)

Mobile Interactive Group [http://migcan.com] is looking for freelancers with skills in any of the following:

- Android, iOS, or Bada native app development

- HTML5 work, particularly with mobile (tablet and phone)

Our large team works on mobile applications and websites for brands across the world, and you should have proven commercial experience, and ideally references.

Ideally you'll be able to come into our London office for occasional on-site days. I'm also interested in hearing from freelancers with the skills above located in the Los Angeles area.

Contact me for more information - nick.shearer//at//migcan.com

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SEEKING WORK - London, UK, remote.

I'm a full stack web developer, with experience in Ruby on Rails, jQuery, R, Javascript, HTML/CSS. My projects are listed here - http://giniji.com/hrishi.

I built all of my first startup's product Pretty Graph using Rails, jQuery and R. It's a web app for data visualisation. You can try it here - https://app.prettygraph.com. I also manage all the hosting and maintenance.

I have good writing skills. I've recently published a cookbook on making graphs using R - http://www.amazon.com/R-Graph-Cookbook-Hrishi-Mittal/dp/1849....

I'm currently working on a shopping search engine - http://giniji.com, again mainly using Rails and jQuery. The focus is heavily on a fast and innovative user interface, with javascript and CSS playing a major part.

I've learnt everything about programming and building products from hands-on experience. I am very good at picking up new technologies and like working with other people.

If that sounds good, please email me at hrishi@giniji.com.

SEEKING WORK - Remote or Austin, TX

Linux sysadmin with experience in high performance computing and mixed OS environments. Currently manage Netapp and EMC storage solutions at my day job.

Also available for full stack web applications or improving your automation capabilities.

Currently working with HN group for "Start up or shut up" http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=3394844

If you are interested in working together please email me at cody [ at ] codywilbourn [ dot ] com

SEEKING FREELANCER New York (remote ok if in US/Canada)

Front-end web developer - well-versed/experienced with designing & building slick, highly interactive data visualizations and dashboards.

CB Insights (www.cbinsights.com)

Email asanwal(at)cbinsights.com if this sounds like you.

SEEKING WORK - Remote

UI Designer & Front-End Developer

Proficient in: - Visual Design (Photoshop) - HTML(5) - CSS(3) - jQuery - Wordpress - New iOS design (iPad and iPhone)

I'm currently accepting work. Flexible rates (I work well with start-ups and small companies) and reasonable turnaround time.

Portfolio: http://www.ryanglover.net Get in touch: me@ryanglover.net

SEEKING FREELANCER- - Remote - PHP/CSS/Javascript/Jquery Contact Via profile
You don't seem to have any contact details in your profile. I've got over 5 years experience in php, HTML, CSS and JavaScript. My email's in my profile, drop me a line if you're interested.
SEEKING WORK - San Francisco or Remote

Lead DevOps Engineer looking for a new part-time client. Very knowledgeable on running highly scalable and fault tolerant open source systems on Amazon Web Services. Resume @ www.elijahchancey.com