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A computer scientist with a hunger for knowledge who likes taking on challenges. Specialized in functional programming and Erlang. Likes solving problems, especially related to architecture, algorithms, programming, embedded, language translation etc. Likes attending and presenting at conferences.

My objective is to work with brilliant people where I can utilize my skills and learn a lot while working on fascinating products were quality matters more than easy money. Where one can always afford to invest in innovation, creativity and high quality even if there is no quick profit, because doing otherwise does not fit the business plan and producing good products pays off in the end.

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Possible the best humble bundle, including Sword & Sorcery EP!

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Unihack Hackathon at Chalmers University of Technology, a set on Flickr.Photos from Unihack Hackathon at Chalmers University of Technology. Sponsored by Github and Heroku
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Unihack Hackathon at Chalmers University of Technology, a set on Flickr.

Photos from Unihack Hackathon at Chalmers University of Technology. Sponsored by Github and Heroku

Pay what you want for cool indie games and save some trees!

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Last chance to Register for Heroku & Github hackathon at Chalmers!

unihack is a programming competition for students, focused on web development. it is sponsored by the fine folks at herokugithub and the it-program. do you want to have an awesome time and meet awesome people? of course you do.

Project Glass, looks promising! If it works smoothly it would allow you to interact with the environment in a hands free and natural way. I would get something like this just for spontaneous photography. Taking up your phone, starting the camera and trying to take a photo just ruins my mode. Making a video call while shopping would also prove useful.  Although might be dangerous if you get distracted while walking or driving a car.

For more info: https://plus.google.com/111626127367496192147/posts

If you like web development, ninja easy Deploy with Heroku and fancy the Github Octocat, then Unihack wants you to develop the best most awesome web app ever! Register your team here and join us at Chalmers on the 21st of April!

If you like web development, ninja easy Deploy with Heroku and fancy the Github Octocat, then Unihack wants you to develop the best most awesome web app ever! Register your team here and join us at Chalmers on the 21st of April!

Check out the second android cross platform bundle!

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Click here to stop the newest threat to Internet freedom

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A new global treaty could allow corporations to police what we do on the Internet. Last week we successfully pushed back the US censorship bills — if we act now, we can get the EU Parliament to bury this new threat — add your voice now!

Check out the new cross platform humble bundle including android!

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My blog is on strike today to fight SOPA and PIPA.

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