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Greetings Danny

I came across your profile on LinkedIn and was impressed with your portfolio, esp. Active.com, and engineering background – specifically if you have experience working with Javascript/Python/Django.

My Palo Alto company uShow is building a breakthrough video sharing platform.

We're startup veterans and are recruiting a top engineer to the team right now in order to meet our Q2 launch.

We're looking for P/T contractor (20-30 hrs / wk) with opportunity to join founding engineering team. Fair cash / ground-floor equity comp — product is launch-ready and we're looking for the best and brightest that can work with us to launch the perfect App.

Does this sound like something that might be a fit for your expertise? If not but you know people for which it might be – we will highly value and consider persons referred by you.

Thanks for your interest in uShow.

- Joe

Hello Danny!

How are you? My name is Scott Bradley, and I'm with VMware in Palo Alto. I saw your Linked In profile and was interested in contacting you here. Talent shines, and I just had to make your acquaintance here!

We are looking for someone has a strong love for Web Developing and programming who can play a critical role in our huge development infrastructure!

In this position you would build and maintain core infrastructure tools through web development (using python-based frameworks like Django) as well as develop and enhance SCM applications built over Perforce, git and SVN version control systems.

You will develop new (and re-write existing) SCM applications from perl to python to improve Developer productivity. You will get the opportunity to improve all of the apps and develop and design your own ideas on the SCM apps! You will automate all processes around Perforce and integrate existing tools with git.

As you can tell, this is a pure programmer and web developer role. If you want to contribute your own development processes and directly affect the productivity of thousands of developers by improving all of our apps and automate processes, then this is the role for you!

You would have your fingers on the pulse of what we feel will revolutionize how we all do computing in the future.

What your “playground” would look like: Our Build environment currently has 400 build machines “and growing”, and we work with 3500 users, 28,000 clients, on 1000 branches on virtually all of the VMware products. There are 700 Gig under source control (5 million files); we are using 11 separate Perforce installations in CM, 15 proxy servers, 12 physical servers, 6 Virtual Machines for automation and monitoring, with over 2 Terabytes of physical RAM to give you idea of the size, scope and scale of our environment. I hope this information piques your interest!

The Job Description is pasted below my contact information, so you can take a look.

As you can probably tell, we look for people who aren't satisfied with just turning a crank, but who take ownership of what they work on, creating new ways to independently improve the overall infrastructure systems.

Basically, this is an opportunity for a roll-up-your-sleeves, imaginative and independent engineer with leadership skills to work on some of the most ambitious projects in Silicon Valley!

I'd love to hear if you're interested in this kind of role!

Of course, we are looking for you! I'd love to speak with you more about what interests you. You can contact me directly at (650) 427-1247, or toll-free at 1-877-486-9273.

Please send me a copy of your updated resume (I've only seen your Linked In profile) to: sbradley@vmware.com

I hope to hear from you, Danny!

Many thanks!

I understand that you may not be actively looking for a new opportunity right now, and I thank you for this brief window of your time. Like-minded folk tend to know each other. If you are not interested at this time, it would still be a pleasure to speak to anyone you recommend, based on the scope and breadth of your experience. Do you know anyone I could contact? As you can surmise, this is an awesome place to work, and we like to spread the word! Please feel free to distribute this email and information to your contemporaries. Those folks (and yourself, if interested) can contact me directly by the phone numbers provided or via email at: sbradley@vmware.com

Sr. Web Developer – Tools and Infrastructure

VMware (NYSE: VMW), the global leader in Business Infrastructure Virtualization, delivers proven virtualization solutions – from the desktop through the datacenter and to the cloud – that energize business, while saving energy. IT organizations in companies of all sizes rely on VMware and its industry-leading platform, VMware vSphere™, to achieve a more efficient, controlled and flexible IT environment. With 2009 revenues of $2 billion and more than 170,000 customers and 25,000 partners, VMware delivers the world’s most trusted solutions for virtualization, a strategic initiative that consistently ranks as a top priority among CIOs. VMware’s award-winning technology, market-leading position and culture of excellence provide our 7,000+ employees in 40+ locations worldwide with a platform for professional growth and the excitement of being an early-stage innovator.

Role Description:
VMware, the industry leader in high-performance, enterprise-class x86 virtualization technology, is looking for an organized and detail-oriented Senior Web Developer for Tools and Infrastructure to play a critical role in VMware’s development infrastructure. In this position, you will be involved in building and maintaining core infrastructure tools including version control systems, toolchain, build systems, and managing a large farm of Linux, Windows and Mac servers. You will also contribute towards improving development process and productivity benefiting thousands of developers.

Job Requirements:
• B.S. in Computer Science or related technical field
• 5+ years experience in software and/or web development
• Must have strong Python scripting skills
• Must have strong web development experience using python-based frameworks such as Django, Ruby on Rails, Grok, Pylons, Turbogears, web2py, Zope, Glasshammer
• User Level experience of Version Control Systems, such as Perforce (Preferred), git, SVN, CVS
• Strong MySQL experience/knowledge is desirable
• Strong Linux system administration experience is desirable
• Perl scripting experience is desirable

Hello Danny!

How are you? My name is Scott Bradley, and I'm with VMware in Palo Alto. I saw your Linked In profile and was interested in contacting you here. Talent shines, and I just had to make your acquaintance here!

We are looking for someone has a strong love for Web Developing and programming who can play a critical role in our huge development infrastructure!

In this position you would build and maintain core infrastructure tools through web development (using python-based frameworks like Django) as well as develop and enhance SCM applications built over Perforce, git and SVN version control systems.

You will develop new (and re-write existing) SCM applications from perl to python to improve Developer productivity. You will get the opportunity to improve all of the apps and develop and design your own ideas on the SCM apps! You will automate all processes around Perforce and integrate existing tools with git.

As you can tell, this is a pure programmer and web developer role. If you want to contribute your own development processes and directly affect the productivity of thousands of developers by improving all of our apps and automate processes, then this is the role for you!

You would have your fingers on the pulse of what we feel will revolutionize how we all do computing in the future.

What your “playground” would look like: Our Build environment currently has 400 build machines “and growing”, and we work with 3500 users, 28,000 clients, on 1000 branches on virtually all of the VMware products. There are 700 Gig under source control (5 million files); we are using 11 separate Perforce installations in CM, 15 proxy servers, 12 physical servers, 6 Virtual Machines for automation and monitoring, with over 2 Terabytes of physical RAM to give you idea of the size, scope and scale of our environment. I hope this information piques your interest!

The Job Description is pasted below my contact information, so you can take a look.

As you can probably tell, we look for people who aren't satisfied with just turning a crank, but who take ownership of what they work on, creating new ways to independently improve the overall infrastructure systems.

Basically, this is an opportunity for a roll-up-your-sleeves, imaginative and independent engineer with leadership skills to work on some of the most ambitious projects in Silicon Valley!

I'd love to hear if you're interested in this kind of role!

Of course, we are looking for you! I'd love to speak with you more about what interests you. You can contact me directly at (650) 427-1247, or toll-free at 1-877-486-9273.

Please send me a copy of your updated resume (I've only seen your Linked In profile) to: sbradley@vmware.com

I hope to hear from you, Danny!

Many thanks!

I understand that you may not be actively looking for a new opportunity right now, and I thank you for this brief window of your time. Like-minded folk tend to know each other. If you are not interested at this time, it would still be a pleasure to speak to anyone you recommend, based on the scope and breadth of your experience. Do you know anyone I could contact? As you can surmise, this is an awesome place to work, and we like to spread the word! Please feel free to distribute this email and information to your contemporaries. Those folks (and yourself, if interested) can contact me directly by the phone numbers provided or via email at: sbradley@vmware.com

Sr. Web Developer – Tools and Infrastructure

VMware (NYSE: VMW), the global leader in Business Infrastructure Virtualization, delivers proven virtualization solutions – from the desktop through the datacenter and to the cloud – that energize business, while saving energy. IT organizations in companies of all sizes rely on VMware and its industry-leading platform, VMware vSphere™, to achieve a more efficient, controlled and flexible IT environment. With 2009 revenues of $2 billion and more than 170,000 customers and 25,000 partners, VMware delivers the world’s most trusted solutions for virtualization, a strategic initiative that consistently ranks as a top priority among CIOs. VMware’s award-winning technology, market-leading position and culture of excellence provide our 7,000+ employees in 40+ locations worldwide with a platform for professional growth and the excitement of being an early-stage innovator.

Role Description:
VMware, the industry leader in high-performance, enterprise-class x86 virtualization technology, is looking for an organized and detail-oriented Senior Web Developer for Tools and Infrastructure to play a critical role in VMware’s development infrastructure. In this position, you will be involved in building and maintaining core infrastructure tools including version control systems, toolchain, build systems, and managing a large farm of Linux, Windows and Mac servers. You will also contribute towards improving development process and productivity benefiting thousands of developers.

Job Requirements:
• B.S. in Computer Science or related technical field
• 5+ years experience in software and/or web development
• Must have strong Python scripting skills
• Must have strong web development experience using python-based frameworks such as Django, Ruby on Rails, Grok, Pylons, Turbogears, web2py, Zope, Glasshammer
• User Level experience of Version Control Systems, such as Perforce (Preferred), git, SVN, CVS
• Strong MySQL experience/knowledge is desirable
• Strong Linux system administration experience is desirable
• Perl scripting experience is desirable

Hey, Danny:

I noticed you recently left your position @ Mingle, and I wanted to get in touch with you regarding a Front-End Python/Django Web Developer position that I have with a well-funded, early stage startup in Palo Alto. They're currently working on developing security solutions for users of social media, and looking for someone to design/develop the UI of their application.

This is not an “equity-only” position, so they can afford to pay competitive salaries, and are prepared to, to get the candidate they want.

I'm working on this exclusively with the Founder, so if you're interested, feel free to reach out to me at donald [at] damagents [dot] com, and I'll get back to you with any information that you need.

FYI, we worked together on your job search previously before you took your position at Movity, so I was hoping to merely reconnect at this point.

Thanks, Danny!

-Donald

Donald,

I'm actually starting a new gig next week.

Thanks.

Danny

Good to hear, Danny. I almost figured as such.

Hi Danny,

I was curious if you would like to chat about a Python Developer position in San Fran (Financial District).
Here are the details….
Cheers,
Annie
206-400-7630

Title:             Python Developer
Location:    San Francisco
Duration:    Direct Hire
Pay:              Competitive $$$

Company: A large media company that just bought another start up.  Focused on personalized news, journalism you are interested in and machine learning.
The team is small, about 20’ish people but with large large large backing.

You'll work in an informal, collaborative atmosphere with a team of strong, smart, self-starters like yourself. You'll work hard, make history, and have fun doing it!!

Strong Python development background on large projects
Team Development experience
5+ years software development experience
Strong Problem-solving skills
Extreme programming experience, Linux experience, and an Advanced
Degree in computer science are all positives.
Rigid, inflexible people with bad attitudes and no creativity are absolute non-starters.

Please call me or email me, I am happy to give you more info.

Annie Philipsen | Technical Recruiter | Recruiting Point Inc. |o: 206-600-7899 Ext: 444 |m: 206-218-3324

Hi Danny— I am looking for about 10 Developers who are proficient in Django and Python or PHP. Awesome, full time opportunity at a well funded startup which is aiming to transform the way of the publishing world. Competitive pay, great benefits, and  a fun, relaxed environment. I could love to connect! sarah@readz.com

Any word on what happened to profile.io ?  If your not doing anything with it I would be interested in taking it over…

Danny,

LOL,  you are highly sought after, just read all your comments.  Well I was looking at  your profile (as I am a recruiter) as I am recruiting for a gaming startup looking for backend server engineers.  If your looking or interested let me know!

On another note,  I noticed you have several food related projects you have worked on.  I have an idea for a app that has to do with food/ restaurants and such and wondering if you might be interested in just speaking with me about it in general sense. 

Thanks!
Cassandra
cassandra@funzio.com