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kai [they]

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East Bay, CA

Hi I'm Kai! Queer trans black woman and a software engineer.

Why Support Me?

I create software for other engineers, build culture, and organize communities. But foundational to all of that, is the most important thing that I do: exist. Existence is resistance, and my particular existence is revolutionary. Me being here, and being visible, is already changing the world in a meaningful way. And in the meantime, I'll make a ton of software πŸ› !

Crowdfunding for me has always been about establishing and stabilizing systems of social support. I'm a established software engineer, so I don't need the $$$. I'm a QTPoC with chronic mental and physical conditions, so I absolutely need the support. The world is dark and full of terrors, and supporting each other grows the light and makes us all stronger. For other marginalized people: let's help each other out so we can all become stronger πŸ’ͺ! For privileged people: grow the light in the world πŸ’–.

Support These Other People Too!

A lot of the reason I'm here is because amazing and diverse groups of people came together to help each other out. In that same spirit, here's some people I think you should support!

And a tad bit more formally, here's an organization I volunteer with. It's a great place filled with people who do tons to support each other πŸ’–. Check it out, and tell your friends!

Me In Other Places

On websites ~>

-🐦 @lynncyrin
-πŸ’» lynncyrin.me

In writing and videos ~>

-πŸ“ Origin Story
-πŸ“ Class Mobility, Mentorship and Getting Started in Tech
-πŸ“½ 4 Questions
-πŸ“½ Patterns of Digital Gentrification
-πŸ“½ The Best Parts! Of My Favorite Things!

Current sponsors 9

@prophen
@gr2m
@zkat
@aeschright
@ljharb
@iliana
@StandardResumeSponsors
@rickhanlonii
@codediodeio
Past sponsors 30
@itscarlosrufo
@francescamarano
@bradcerasani
@skullface
@katmeister
@sophshep
@clarityflowers
@TrevorFSmith
@Qard
@pigeondotdev
@Mariatta
@linabutler
@itsbagpack
Private Sponsor
@shawnbot
@fouad
@romatthe
@bnb

Featured work

  1. urfave/cli

    A simple, fast, and fun package for building command line apps in Go

  2. project-callisto/callisto-core

    Report intake, escrow, matching and secure delivery code for Callisto, an online reporting system for sexual assault.

    Python 137
  3. rubygems/rubygems

    Library packaging and distribution for Ruby.

    Ruby 3,710
  4. project-callisto/crypto-demo

    The source code for select components of Callisto's cryptographic approach

    TypeScript 7
  5. coilysiren/website

    personal website, tech writing blog

    JavaScript 7
  6. coilysiren/algo-zone

    pronounced like "auto zone", a place for figuring out algorithms

    Python 11

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You'll be a supportive link for me in the tech community πŸ”— and I super appreciate that! ✨