Unfortunately my employer of 10 years had to let me go at the end of 2025. I’m still officially with them for the next 3 months, but if anyone is looking for a software developer with 25 years experience across various platforms, most recently in Android app development, please get in touch!

I’ve been officially working in human-centric application development in various forms since 2002, and I am keen that the end user is afforded the best experience possible. I enjoy working as part of distributed multi-disciplinary teams and the challenges that complex systems provide - developing a broad understanding and overview I feel is important to help with integration.

I am based in Berlin amd have a preference for working remotely for an employer within Germany (tho a local office would also be an option)

#GetFediHired #FediHire
#Android #Kotlin #Java

I suggest we call this “The Epstein Files War”.

#Epstein #Venezuela

#Joke #Humour

I had a call from a scammer the other day

Me: “Hello.”

NOT-Microsoft support: “Hello. This is Bob Bobson from Microsoft Support. We are seeing a lot of virus activity from your device.”

Me: “Oh no. My device? Are you sure?”

NOT-Microsoft support: “Oh yes, we have many reports.”

Me: “Oh jeez. How can I fix it?”>;
NOT-Microsoft support: “It’s OK sir. We can help you right now. Are you in front of your device sir?”

Me: “Yes. I was just about to use it. I’m glad you called.”

NOT-Microsoft support: “Yes sir, we are going to help you. Can you please push the Start button?”

Me: “I think it's already on.”

NOT-Microsoft support: “Okay, sir. Now you want to click on Control Panel.”

Me: “I don’t see that.”

NOT-Microsoft support: “Do you see a bunch of information above the Start button?”

Me: “Yes.”

NOT-Microsoft support: “That is your Control Panel.”

Me: “Wow, I didn’t realize it had a name.”

NOT-Microsoft support: “Yes sir, now press on Internet Options.”

Me: “Yeah, I definitely don’t see any Internet options. I don’t think I purchased that feature. This is just a cheap one.”

NOT-Microsoft support: “They all have the Internet sir. Press the Start button again.”

Me: “OK, it’s the same as before.”

NOT-Microsoft support: “That’s OK sir. We are going to restart your device. Can you please turn it off?”

Me: “Ummm…I don’t know how. I’ve never turned it off. Since I bought it, it just kind of stays on all the time.”

NOT-Microsoft support: “There must be an off button on your device. How do you stop it when it’s running?”

Me: “In those cases, I usually press the big button.”

NOT-Microsoft support: “OK sir. Please press that button.”

Me: “Ok.”

NOT-Microsoft support: “Is your device off?”

Me: “No. The door popped open.”

NOT-Microsoft support: “Door? Is there a disc inside the door?”

Me: “No, there’s a burrito.”

NOT-Microsoft support: “Why is there a burrito in your computer?”

Me: “Computer? I thought you said this was microwave support.”

💻 #Azubi gesucht: Fachinformatiker (m/w/d) in Frankfurt am Main, Start 1.8.2026

Ich bin Ausbilder bei der #DENIC eG und suche für nächstes Jahr noch einen Azubi für den #Fachinformatiker, entweder #Systemintegration oder #Anwendungsentwicklung .

Die DENIC betreibt die zentrale Registrierungsstelle für alle Domains mit der Endung ".de", und ein #Netzwerk von Nameservern, mit denen wir dafür sorgen, dass die über 17 Millionen .de-Domains global und rund um die Uhr jederzeit erreichbar sind.

Was dich erwartet:

• Jede Menge Hardware und Rechenzentren
• Einblicke in Netzwerke, Server, Automatisierung, Softwareentwicklung, KI
• Teams, die dich unterstützen und dir wirklich was beibringen
• Vergütung ab 1300 €, ÖPNV-Ticket, Fitnesszuschuss u.v.m.
• 3 Jahre Ausbildung (Verkürzung möglich)

Bei uns lernst du, wie das Internet funktioniert!

Klingt spannend? Dann bewirb dich jetzt: [email protected]

Die offizielle Ausschreibung: https://www.denic.de/fileadmin/public/documents/career/Azubi_Fachinformatiker.pdf

Wenn Du jemanden kennst, der das lieben würde: bitte teilen!

#denic #ausbildung #azubi #fachinformatiker #systemintegrator #anwendungsentwickler #programmierer #frankfurt #offenbach #rheinmain #azubigesucht

After #Log4Shell hit, I dreamed of writing a Java Logging book.
Beginner-friendly and full of what I’ve learned as a trainer.

Today, that dream became real.
@ManningPublications just launched my book in their MEAP program, and I’m incredibly proud and grateful.

After all these years at the ASF, it feels like a circle has closed.

Get it 50% off:

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#log4j #java #programming #opensource