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Re:Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking Freelancer? (October 2019) on Wednesday October 02, 2019 @08:44PM (#21142444)
SEEKING WORK

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmedshaikhm/

PHP, Python, Javascript, mySQL, Selenium, AutoIT

Working as web-developer since year 2000.

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Remote Work: Yes!

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (October 2019) on Wednesday October 02, 2019 @08:40PM (#21142420)
Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: Yes

Technologies: PHP, Python, mySQL, Apache, Selenium, AutoIT

Résumé/CV: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmedshaikhm/

Email: ahmed @ teemya.com

I've excellent communication skills.

Re:Windows Desktop Application Automation Using AutoIt on Sunday June 17, 2018 @12:36AM (#17330891)
No, I've used just first method and it was working fine. Btw second one seems more easier to transfer pure AutoIt code to Python due to same function names.
Re:Windows Desktop Application Automation Using AutoIt on Saturday June 16, 2018 @10:56PM (#17330666)
I used Sikuli couple of years ago, that time, it was not able to work if computer is locked (I used image hooks). However I am satisfied enough with AutoIt that, I might not look at other tools in couple of next few years, it has helpful community at forums and stackoverflow.
Re:Windows Desktop Application Automation Using AutoIt on Saturday June 16, 2018 @08:13PM (#17330215)
So far, I've used it to connect with remote mySQL/mariaDb and SQLite. In my opinion its pretty reliable, a lot than Sikuli.
Re:Windows Desktop Application Automation Using AutoIt on Saturday June 16, 2018 @08:12PM (#17330209)
You can use AutoIt's Python wrapper, its somewhat reliable and I use it in automation in production.
Re:Ask HN: Finding contracts for web development agency? on Saturday June 16, 2018 @03:50AM (#17326477)
I used to find quality offshore leads via eLance (now upWork) & Guru, and had 90% success rate (6 years ago). I used to personalize the cover letter, like asking questions from project requirements, suggestions (if any) and letting client know if there were any concerns. Word of mouth or recommendations from some colleagues helped me acquire some clients.
Re:Show HN: DIY Logo Designer Based on HTML5 on Monday January 26, 2015 @01:13PM (#8948510)
Its Free for few days, after that, it will be $29.95 per hi-resolution file (multiple formats png, jpg & eps) download.
Re:Started a stupid company. Failed. on Wednesday November 27, 2013 @01:03AM (#6806708)
You are a generous, thanks for adding trust in the world. But please dont fall a victim of emotional-blackmailing. If you have some leads or contact share with him if you dont, I would not recommend you give him money, his account is too new here on HN and he 500+ karma already. So be safe and help people in need, no one like the feeling of being robbed. Thanks once again.
Re:Started a stupid company. Failed. on Wednesday November 27, 2013 @12:34AM (#6806629)
My 2 cents would be to just focus on what services you can offer rightaway with your skill set and grab whatever leads you could.

#1 follow what zedshaw is offering to you and #2 if you think craigslist could help you bring some leads let me know what you can do and I will try to post ads for your service offering for you. #3 if you want to try earning (passive or something) online via some website, I can buy you domain + hosting + any script #4 [removed the text where I offered you monetary help, you must proof you are not a troll]

Re:Started a stupid company. Failed. on Wednesday November 27, 2013 @12:19AM (#6806571)
You are a gem, if we get couple of thousands like you with loud voice this world would be a great place to enjoy.
Re:Motherfucking Website on Monday November 25, 2013 @09:01PM (#6798582)
Agreed, additionally its majority that rules.
Re:Why you shouldn’t be a Javascript Developer on Sunday November 24, 2013 @05:46PM (#6791530)
I believe there is a difference between tagging & thinking yourself to particular technology.

I agree that being programmer we should not _think_ that we are .Net or PHP or Javascript or XYZ Programmer, rather we should have confidence in our developerness with "loose coupling".

Being interviewer I would personally judge if the person is master in particular technology, if he/she is I would conclude that, he/she could code anything using any technology and it has been proven in my case.

Re:Motherfucking Website on Sunday November 24, 2013 @05:29PM (#6791449)
Funny but true. I believe that German was a Linux programmer :)

May be not designers but hardcore programmers feel the same, why all the bells and whistles while the sole purpose is merely to inform your audience. There are people who still like the Linux black screen, instead of moving mouse or fingering the mobile devices, they love to key-punch the commands.

Simple hack yet very nicely structured content.

However, these kind of cold-marketing techniques will remain bubble. Personally I think we should practice white-hat techniques, it pays well in long term.

I agree, a side project that satisfy your developerness is a good thing. I see two obvious reasons myself, you learn new things & in return of your time you get some good money as well.

But I see a pain in phrase "...it doesn't compete against my day job...", I dont know why on earth we cant compete with our employer if we are investing our own time after office hours.