Candidature - Lloyd Hardy

> * Can you describe yourself briefly? What did you work on so far ? > I am Free Software advocate and have difficulty remembering when I last used proprietary software. I have an MSc in Internet Programming (Distinction) from the University of Liverpool and am currently working on setting up the Free Software University (www.freesoftwareuni.com) to teach people about Free Software (libre), incidentally for gratis... we're working through our first moduel and have 1000+ members - yay! :D

I like coding (PHP, Javascript, xHTML, CSS - hand code everything), Free Software business models and teamwork. I also like money, but there isn't enough of it to make me want to write proprietary code :)

I have worked on ERP and CRM software system (stock control is next), wrote a CMS a while ago, web development before that... that kind of thing, gradually imagining more complex application of web technologies. An avid interest in AI...

> > * Why are you looking at a new job? And why with Farsides? > My current one kind of runs itself and I would like to earn some more money... and FarSides.. it's the Freedom. I don't know of another company that is offering an opportunity to work with a team, get some cash and write free software...

> > * Are you looking for a part time or a full time ? If part time, how many days or half days per week ?

Full time or part time, I can do either - whatever the business needs at a given time. Startups can be a rollercoaster, so I'll be strapped in and ready to roll! :) > > * How much were you earning in your last job ?

No at much as I had hoped, lol.. but I also have a business interest or two which keep me fed and watered. I'm happy with what the project has to offer. Of course, the more liveable the wage, the more time I can contribute.

> > * How much do you wish to earn at Farsides ?

If I do a good job, the level of allowances in the cash flow are enough for me.

> > * Are you currently a freelancer ?

Yes, kind of.

> * Where do you live ? >

Ireland. But I'm in Poland now.. a couple of weeks ago I was in Spain and came here via France and Germany.. so the telecommuting aspect would definitely help!

> == Technical == > > * What is the operating system you have the most experience with? > GNU/Linux - Debian-based

> * What are your favorites development languages/frameworks?

PHP, my own little half-made frameworks.

> > * Did you contribute to free software projects already (code or other) ? (if yes, please include a link)

Er, yes - but not _public_ Free Software projects. They are Free Software to the users and copylefted, but the users tend not to want to distribute them as they are custom.

> > > * What is your experience with the following >   -  Object oriented development: >   -  git: >   -  Symfony: >   -  Facebook/social network APIs: - Unit tests:

- Online communities - Games: - SCRUM:

I was always primarily a functional/procedural programmer, but I obviously understand OO concepts (and used an OO development model / encapsulation even in functions). I have worked with OO in Java and to some extent in PHP. I have limited experience with git, but I think I can learn more about version control in a short space of time. No experience with Symphony, primarily my own custom, but also Drupal / Joomla :) I can learn this also quickly.

A little experience with FB API... not much freedom in FB though, but yes, have played with the API. Unit testing has always been a part of my development. Online communities - see www.freesoftwareuni.com. Games - an expert in this area.. oh you meant development? always wanted to write a stock-market day-trader app that used live (perhaps exaggerated) figures... but was simple for a novice, would be lots of fun... leaderboard etc:) I'm cool with agile development, rapid iterations and small teams... or big teams falling down a waterfall - all cool with me :)

Basically, I learn stuff really fast... as long as it's knowledge I can freely apply ;)