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I'm not the organizer and was not asked to post this, but I've attended their events in the past and they are very thoughtful and well done. Nikhil, who runs Out of Pocket, is very reputable in the Healthcare/Healthtech world.

op here, thanks for the question! Yup, any old laptop will do the job, that's the point! But by installing this as the OS essentially, kids can have ownership over the machine. As for why it's not good enough for adults: old computers don't always run new software very well, but Ubuntu + TUI = very smooth.

Author here. I'm curious whether other parents would actually want something like this. It’s intentionally very opinionated: no desktop, no browser, no apps, just boots straight in. I don’t know if that constraint feels freeing or limiting to others.

Distribution is the biggest open question for me. Right now it’s just an ISO you flash yourself, but I’m experimenting with mailing pre-flashed USB drives. I've also thought about preloading old laptops, though that adds a lot of overhead.

I'm also very open to technical feedback around the input layer (evdev for true key-down/key-up, sticky shift, double-tap caps) and the paint-style color mixing, or anything else. Thank you!

SEEKING WORK | NYC Area | Remote

My name is Tavi, and I run a software consultancy focused on oncology. My clients include startups, biotech companies and foundations. I previously led several immuno-oncology research projects at Mount Sinai and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Before that, I led a small engineering team at Salesforce.

I advise on software and data strategy (particularly genomic and clinical data), build genomic data processing pipelines, develop web apps for e.g. clinical data analysis, and so on.

I'm eager to chat with anyone working on cancer or other devastating diseases.

Email: tavi at sequencesoftware.io

Website: https://sequencesoftware.io

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tavinathanson

GitHub: https://github.com/tavinathanson

More about me: https://sequencesoftware.io/team

SEEKING WORK | NYC Area | Remote

My name is Tavi, and I run a software consultancy focused on oncology. My clients include startups, biotech companies and foundations. I previously led several immuno-oncology research projects at Mount Sinai and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Before that, I led a small engineering team at Salesforce.

I advise on software and data strategy (particularly genomic and clinical data), build genomic data processing pipelines, develop web apps for e.g. clinical data analysis, and so on.

I'm eager to chat with anyone working on cancer or other devastating diseases.

Email: tavi at sequencesoftware.io

Website: https://sequencesoftware.io

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tavinathanson

GitHub: https://github.com/tavinathanson

More about me: https://sequencesoftware.io/team

SEEKING WORK | NYC Area | Remote

My name is Tavi, and I run a software consultancy focused on oncology. My clients include startups, biotech companies and foundations. I previously led several immuno-oncology research projects at Mount Sinai and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Before that, I led a small engineering team at Salesforce.

I advise on software and data strategy (particularly genomic and clinical data), build genomic data processing pipelines, develop web apps for e.g. clinical data analysis, and so on.

I'm eager to chat with anyone working on cancer or other devastating diseases.

Email: tavi at sequencesoftware.io

Website: https://sequencesoftware.io

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tavinathanson

GitHub: https://github.com/tavinathanson

More about me: https://sequencesoftware.io/team

SEEKING WORK | NYC Area | Remote

My name is Tavi, and I run a software consultancy focused on oncology. My clients include startups, biotech companies and foundations. I previously led several immuno-oncology research projects at Mount Sinai and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Before that, I led a small engineering team at Salesforce.

I advise on software and data strategy (particularly genomic and clinical data), build genomic data processing pipelines, develop web apps for e.g. clinical data analysis, and so on.

I'm eager to chat with anyone working on cancer or other devastating diseases.

Email: tavi at sequencesoftware.io

Website: https://sequencesoftware.io

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tavinathanson

GitHub: https://github.com/tavinathanson

More about me: https://sequencesoftware.io/team

Always nice to see other folks on HN in this space. I'd love to connect; my email is in my profile.

SEEKING WORK | NYC Area | Remote

My name is Tavi, and I run a software consultancy focused on oncology. My clients include startups, biotech companies and foundations. I previously led several immuno-oncology research projects at Mount Sinai and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Before that, I led a small engineering team at Salesforce.

I advise on software and data strategy (particularly genomic and clinical data), build genomic data processing pipelines, develop web apps for e.g. clinical data analysis, and so on.

I'm eager to chat with anyone working on cancer or other devastating diseases.

Email: tavi at sequencesoftware.io

Website: https://sequencesoftware.io

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tavinathanson

GitHub: https://github.com/tavinathanson

More about me: https://sequencesoftware.io/team

Absolutely not a dick move, regardless of the status of projects. Raising rates is part of contracting. Once they know your value, you're in a great position to ask for a significant rate increase. I have no context so take this with a grain of salt, but I'd ask for the $100 that you wanted initially; the fact that they didn't accept that rate 6 months ago does not mean they wouldn't accept that (or more) now that they know you.

As gostsamo wrote, ask if they're interested in continuing. If they are, here's an example of what you could say next: "I've really enjoyed working with you and I'd love to continue. I'd be most comfortable with $100/hr. Would you consider that at this point?"

SEEKING WORK | NYC Area | Remote

My name is Tavi, and I run a solo software/data/bioinformatics consultancy focused on oncology. My clients range from small startups to immuno-oncology research labs and pharmaceutical companies. I previously managed a team of engineers at Salesforce.com and led several immuno-oncology research projects at Mount Sinai and with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

I advise on technical strategy and technical hiring, build genomic data processing pipelines, develop web apps for e.g. clinical data analysis, and so on.

I'm eager to chat with anyone in healthcare and particularly with anyone in oncology, whether or not there's an obvious fit right now.

Email: tavi at sequencesoftware.io

Website: https://sequencesoftware.io

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tavinathanson

More about me: https://sequencesoftware.io/team

GitHub: https://github.com/tavinathanson

Location: NYC Area

Remote: Yes

My name is Tavi, and I run a solo software/data/bioinformatics consultancy focused on oncology. My clients range from small startups to immuno-oncology research labs and pharmaceutical companies. I previously managed a team of engineers at Salesforce.com and led several immuno-oncology research projects at Mount Sinai and with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

I advise on technical strategy and technical hiring, build genomic data processing pipelines, develop web apps for e.g. clinical data analysis, and so on.

I'm eager to chat with anyone in healthcare and particularly with anyone in oncology, whether or not there's an obvious fit right now.

Email: tavi at sequencesoftware.io

Website: https://sequencesoftware.io

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tavinathanson

More about me: https://sequencesoftware.io/team

GitHub: https://github.com/tavinathanson

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Remote: Yes

My name is Tavi, and I run a solo software/data/bioinformatics consultancy focused on oncology. My clients range from small startups to immuno-oncology research labs and pharmaceutical companies. I previously managed a team of engineers at Salesforce.com and led several immuno-oncology research projects at Mount Sinai and with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

I advise on technical strategy and technical hiring, build genomic data processing pipelines, develop web apps for e.g. clinical data analysis, and so on.

I'm eager to chat with anyone in healthcare and particularly with anyone in oncology, whether or not there's an obvious fit right now.

Email: tavi at sequencesoftware.io

Website: https://sequencesoftware.io

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tavinathanson

More about me: https://sequencesoftware.io/team

GitHub: https://github.com/tavinathanson

SEEKING WORK | Los Angeles | Remote

My name is Tavi, and I run a solo software/data/bioinformatics consultancy focused on oncology. My clients range from small startups to immuno-oncology research labs and pharmaceutical companies. I previously managed a team of engineers at Salesforce.com and led several immuno-oncology research projects at Mount Sinai and with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

I advise on technical strategy and technical hiring, build genomic data processing pipelines, develop web apps for e.g. clinical data analysis, and so on.

I'm eager to chat with anyone in healthcare and particularly with anyone in oncology, whether or not there's an obvious fit right now.

Email: tavi at sequencesoftware.io

Website: https://sequencesoftware.io

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tavinathanson

More about me: https://sequencesoftware.io/team

GitHub: https://github.com/tavinathanson

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Remote: Yes

My name is Tavi, and I run a solo software/data/bioinformatics consultancy focused on oncology. My clients range from small startups to immuno-oncology research labs and pharmaceutical companies. I previously managed a team of engineers at Salesforce.com and led several immuno-oncology research projects at Mount Sinai and with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

I advise on technical strategy and technical hiring, build genomic data processing pipelines, develop web apps for e.g. clinical data analysis, and so on.

I'm eager to chat with anyone in healthcare and particularly with anyone in oncology, whether or not there's an obvious fit right now.

Email: tavi at sequencesoftware.io

Website: https://sequencesoftware.io

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tavinathanson

More about me: https://sequencesoftware.io/team

GitHub: https://github.com/tavinathanson

SEEKING WORK | Los Angeles | Remote

My name is Tavi, and I run a solo software/data/bioinformatics consultancy focused on oncology. My clients range from small startups to immuno-oncology research labs and pharmaceutical companies. I previously managed a team of engineers at Salesforce.com and led several immuno-oncology research projects at Mount Sinai and with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

I advise on technical strategy and technical hiring, build genomic data processing pipelines, develop web apps for e.g. clinical data analysis, and so on.

I'm eager to chat with anyone in healthcare and particularly with anyone in oncology, whether or not there's an obvious fit right now.

Email: tavi at sequencesoftware.io

Website: https://sequencesoftware.io

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tavinathanson

More about me: https://sequencesoftware.io/team

GitHub: https://github.com/tavinathanson

SEEKING WORK | Los Angeles | Remote

My name is Tavi, and I run a solo software/data/bioinformatics consultancy focused on oncology. My clients range from small startups to immuno-oncology research labs and pharmaceutical companies. I previously managed a team of engineers at Salesforce.com and led several immuno-oncology research projects at Mount Sinai and with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

I advise on technical strategy and technical hiring, build genomic data processing pipelines, develop web apps for e.g. clinical data analysis, and so on.

I'm eager to chat with anyone in healthcare and particularly with anyone in oncology, whether or not there's an obvious fit right now.

Email: tavi at sequencesoftware.io

Website: https://sequencesoftware.io

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tavinathanson

More about me: https://sequencesoftware.io/team

GitHub: https://github.com/tavinathanson

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Remote: Yes

My name is Tavi, and I run a solo software/data/bioinformatics consultancy focused on oncology. My clients range from small startups to immuno-oncology research labs and pharmaceutical companies. I previously managed a team of engineers at Salesforce.com and led several immuno-oncology research projects at Mount Sinai and with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

I advise on technical strategy and technical hiring, build genomic data processing pipelines, develop web apps for e.g. clinical data analysis, and so on.

I'm eager to chat with anyone in healthcare and particularly with anyone in oncology, whether or not there's an obvious fit right now.

Email: tavi at sequencesoftware.io

Website: https://sequencesoftware.io

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tavinathanson

More about me: https://sequencesoftware.io/team

GitHub: https://github.com/tavinathanson

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Remote: Yes

My name is Tavi, and I run a solo software/data/bioinformatics consultancy focused on oncology. My clients range from small startups to immuno-oncology research labs and pharmaceutical companies. I previously managed a team of engineers at Salesforce.com and led several immuno-oncology research projects at Mount Sinai and with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

I advise on technical strategy and technical hiring, build genomic data processing pipelines, develop web apps for e.g. clinical data analysis, and so on.

I'm eager to chat with anyone in healthcare and particularly with anyone in oncology, whether or not there's an obvious fit right now.

Email: tavi at sequencesoftware.io

Website: https://sequencesoftware.io

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tavinathanson

More about me: https://sequencesoftware.io/team

GitHub: https://github.com/tavinathanson

SEEKING WORK | Los Angeles | Remote

My name is Tavi, and I run a solo software/data/bioinformatics consultancy focused on oncology. My clients range from small startups to immuno-oncology research labs and pharmaceutical companies. I previously managed a team of engineers at Salesforce.com and led several immuno-oncology research projects at Mount Sinai and with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

I advise on technical strategy and technical hiring, build genomic data processing pipelines, develop web apps for e.g. clinical data analysis, and so on.

I'm eager to chat with anyone in healthcare and particularly with anyone in oncology, whether or not there's an obvious fit right now.

Email: tavi at sequencesoftware.io

Website: https://sequencesoftware.io

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tavinathanson

More about me: https://sequencesoftware.io/team

GitHub: https://github.com/tavinathanson

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Remote: Yes

My name is Tavi, and I run a solo software/data/bioinformatics consultancy focused on healthcare and genomics. My clients range from small startups to immuno-oncology research labs and pharmaceutical companies. I previously managed a team of engineers at Salesforce.com and led several immuno-oncology research projects at Mount Sinai and with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

I advise on technical strategy and technical hiring, build genomic data processing pipelines, develop web apps for e.g. clinical data analysis, and so on.

I'm eager to chat with anyone in healthcare and particularly with anyone in oncology, whether or not there's an obvious fit right now.

Email: tavi at sequencesoftware.io

Website: https://sequencesoftware.io

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tavinathanson

More about me: https://sequencesoftware.io/team

GitHub: https://github.com/tavinathanson

SEEKING WORK | Los Angeles | Remote

My name is Tavi, and I run a solo software/data/bioinformatics consultancy focused on healthcare and genomics. My clients range from small startups to immuno-oncology research labs and pharmaceutical companies. I previously managed a team of engineers at Salesforce.com and led several immuno-oncology research projects at Mount Sinai and with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

I advise on technical strategy and technical hiring, build genomic data processing pipelines, develop web apps for e.g. clinical data analysis, and so on.

I'm eager to chat with anyone in healthcare and particularly with anyone in oncology, whether or not there's an obvious fit right now.

Email: tavi at sequencesoftware.io

Website: https://sequencesoftware.io

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tavinathanson

More about me: https://sequencesoftware.io/team

GitHub: https://github.com/tavinathanson

SEEKING WORK | Los Angeles | Remote

I run Sequence Software, a Los Angeles-based software development, data analytics and bioinformatics consultancy focused on healthcare and genomics. Sequence Software is currently just me, and my clients are mostly small pharma companies focused on cancer immunotherapy. In general, I work with biotech companies to brainstorm and build web apps, bioinformatics pipelines, predictive models, and so on.

Always excited to talk to folks working in biotech/healthcare, whether or not that results in a consulting engagement.

Website: https://sequencesoftware.io

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tavinathanson

Contact: tavi[at]sequencesoftware.io

I recently made a video about the soul-destroying nature of hold music! Link is here, if you're in the mood for a poor attempt at humor: https://twitter.com/tavinathanson/status/1300643251356016641

I would caution you to only go for that type of reduced salary arrangement as a last resort. 2 years out is very different from a decade, and getting a job at market salary is probably well within your reach. A company so concerned that you might not meet the bar that they don't want to pay you what you're worth is also more likely to decide that you don’t, in fact, meet the bar.

Welcome back! Sounds like it was very worthwhile. I did something similar a few years back and felt similarly out of the loop.

What worked for me was briefly brushing up on my data structures and algorithms, and then bombing several interviews. After eventually not bombing a few real interviews, I felt like I was back in the game.

On a resume, I would list your time as a sabbatical if you did no coding during that time, and I wouldn't give it more than a sentence of space. If you did even a little coding, I would focus more on what you coded.

Your decision to travel doesn't mean that your career is in trouble! You may or may not run into obstacles finding work during this time. Just be sure to prepare for a possibly lengthy process.