What I’m doing now
Looking for a job
Looking for a fully remote position or one with an office in Portugal. Seeking for CTO, Head of Engineering or Engineering Manager roles.
Moving to Portugal
My project was approved for the Portugal Startup program. I published a guide about the process. Now waiting for 23rd September to apply for the visa.
Developing Mellon
It is a local-first password manager I submitted to the startup program. I published a prototype, and write articles about how I'm building it.
Living a family life
In January, Nastya and I got married. We spend a lot of time together, travel, and love each other. In February, a pineapple green-cheeked parakeet flew to us from the street. We kept him and named Zhablik. Now we can't imagine how we lived without this sweet little pie.
Finished a comics course
My wife and I took an offline comics course. As a result, I published my first comics, RU — an adaptation of the investigation of istories.media about the connection between Telegram and the russian federal security service.
Picked up a podcasts course
I'm learning from the most famous studio of Russian-language podcasts. I was so inspired by David Graeber's Bullshit Jobs that I'm thinking of recording episodes regarding that topic.
Reading Kleppmann and Spider-man
I'm rereading that book with the boar and reading Untold Tales of Spider-Man for the first time — a huge comics series.
Previously
Learning English
In May, Alvin, my previous tutor, left to learn Python and data analysis. In June, I started studying with Ian. He sends me Jimmy Carr's shows. I send him clips with David Mitchell. Seems we've found common ground. Last time I learned that when brits tap their noses, they mean “keep this secret”.
Reading Polozkova and Graeber
Although they are trying to cancel Vera for her interview, I enjoy Lost and Found book. Meanwhile, I finally started Bullshit Jobs.
Written in Belgrade, where fresh summer weather has kindly replaced the scorching heat.
Inspired by Derek Sivers. Other now pages.