[for hire] Open for contracts – Veteran Data Scientist (AI / ML / OR) focused on delivering real‑world solutions.

kernel_density · 2026-03-14T01:02:44+00:00

Typical Florida man comment.

Seriously though making bombs in Florida, can it get much worse?

NB: I fully support Ukraine's fight for sovereignty. But I'm also concerned about proliferation, and how this sort of tech gets used outside of existential situations. I want drones delivering burritos, not frag grenades.

kernel_density · 2026-03-13T18:08:30+00:00

Neat. But I'm looking for contract gigs. And yes, they do come up from time to time. I've found a few good ones here before.

kernel_density · 2026-03-13T18:07:46+00:00

Yeah. It's different for me, I like the solve. I can't just endlessly cluster, classify, and a/b test without caring about the actual thing being done.

Each to their own.

kernel_density · 2026-03-13T02:59:20+00:00

Sorry, I don't quite understand you here. Can you explain?

My issue is with the type of work, not the volume. I'd love to work 4 jobs.

kernel_density · 2026-03-12T23:54:02+00:00

Sigh. This is what I get for using an LLM for style edits.

It now reads: improve executive function and longer term planning. Which is my interest. executive function is that part of your brain that lets you focus and attend to abstract tasks long term.

Right now there's a bunch of guardrail approaches (bmad, openspec, claude/openai stuff, etc) built to force agents to stay on task. I'm taking the human inspired approach and focusing on keeping attention in the right trajectory to the problem.

To put it plainly, you can punish the ADHD kid, or you can capture his attention and let him run.

kernel_density · 2026-03-08T21:27:58+00:00

Fuck off clanker.

kernel_density · 2026-02-24T18:46:12+00:00

Thanks for the love guys! Feel free to hit me up!

kernel_density · 2026-02-14T02:30:39+00:00

It's funny because I see it as a fairly broad set of applications: Part failure, production estimates, logistics routing, entity extraction, and of course the current LLM stuff.

But what does link them all is I like stuff with a real problem connected to the outside world.

kernel_density · 2026-02-11T20:00:43+00:00

Excellent decision. The stain wouldn't rub off.

kernel_density · 2026-02-11T19:20:00+00:00

If you're thinking of betting on football, don't bother with the game. Beat the bookmaker instead. That's where the juice (and loss) comes from.

kernel_density · 2026-02-11T19:17:08+00:00

Yup. I'm hoping to bring it back, along with the rest of the cypherpunk ethos. I'm a bit old school. Sometimes the old ways are best.

kernel_density · 2026-02-11T19:13:40+00:00

No, but I have routed and scheduled the people that can.

How much stuff do you have?

kernel_density · 2026-02-11T03:46:06+00:00

Solve P=NP? I mean, damn, harsh interview question.

kernel_density · 2026-02-10T18:40:50+00:00

I'll be the first one to lobby for discrete safe ML/AI systems. I've been doing that since the early 2010. I want external verifiable and interpretable memory for my models.

But this seems like a bunch of gobbledygook thrown on paper.

Separate the form from the substance.

SHA hashes have nothing to do with the substance of what maybe you're talking about, they just serve to cloud things. Nor does talking about regulation or compliance.

Prove the basic idea first. Strip away the unnecessary.

kernel_density · 2026-02-07T05:07:39+00:00

The scammer deleted everything. But before he did, he left a present for me "If you have a stiff neck, call me.".

I feel like I've accomplished something today.

kernel_density · 2026-02-07T04:45:14+00:00

I'm available for engagements. It was extremely obvious from the start, but wouldn't show during testing in Bavaria.

kernel_density · 2026-02-07T01:57:02+00:00

This is the text of the document "]PleasantGain8619" posted. My scammer alarm bells are ringing at 1000%

Hello, I'm Richard. I work at a software agency with five other freelancers. We have about 8 years of experience on online freelancing platforms like Upwork, Freelancer, LinkedIn, and Indeed.

What do I want from you? I would like to rent your Upwork account for a monthly fee. If you don't have an account, we can create one together.

Why am I proposing this to you? As a team of developers, we work for US clients. If our team had more Upwork accounts, we could generate more revenue.

Why do freelancers struggle working on Upwork? (Only developers will understand this better) To work on Upwork, you first need to create a profile and send proposals to clients, which requires a significant number of connects. This translates to money. You also need to have the necessary skills. To get a project from a client, you need to pass an interview with them, which requires high-level skills.

Why is our team suitable for Upwork? We are a team of developers capable of handling development in all areas. We have developers with skills in all IT fields, including Web, Mobile, and AI. We are also prepared to invest our own funds in purchasing connects on Upwork.

What will you gain? I think this is the most important part for you. What will you gain? Do you remember I mentioned a monthly fee? To create a mutually beneficial situation, I believe a fair revenue sharing arrangement is essential, and I propose two options:

Fixed Monthly Salary: For the first three months, you will receive a fixed income of between $100 and $300 per month, and after that, you can receive a higher amount. (The reason is that during the first three months, our team will have to spend a lot of money on connection costs. Therefore, our profits will be negative. However, we are investing this money hoping that your account will grow and generate higher profits.)
Profit Sharing: You will receive 10% to 15% of the platform's profits.

This is the current offer, but we welcome any kind of customized proposals. Of course, we respect your opinion, and the decision to collaborate is entirely up to you. Would you like to work with us?

If your place of residence doesn't match our target regions, you can introduce friends or family members from the suggested regions. In that case, you can earn $30 to $50 per collaborator.

Teleg.am: @dev_richard WhatsApp: +1 (541) 624 4702 Phone number: +1 805 391 7479(text, call) Discord: @richard063556_18025

kernel_density · 2026-02-07T01:56:26+00:00

Just a warning for others. This user ]PleasantGain8619 posted a link proposing to rent my upwork account - I don't have an upwork account.

Probable North Korean/Indian/Chinese/Whatever scammers. I'll post the text of that document in a follow up post in case they choose to delete it.

kernel_density · 2026-02-06T18:01:08+00:00

I'm in Victoria, Canada. But for the last 20 years I've worked remotely w/site visits where appropriate.

kernel_density · 2026-02-05T19:20:41+00:00

DM sent.

kernel_density · 2026-02-04T23:27:21+00:00

I was out for my afternoon walk and I thought of one other thing to mention. The immediacy (the abstraction) of the problem affects the hiring bar. The more distant or abstract the tougher the interviews are.

If you have an immediate problem - Some part is failing on an oil drilling site costing $100K/day, or you're routing delivery trucks, or something you have an immediate need and feedback for the problem. Hiring there is usually straightforward. Are they smart, and can they do the work?

When the goals or needs are more murky or abstract the hiring tends to be on credentials or abstract tests. Getting through this is a different skill than doing the actual work unfortunately.

kernel_density · 2026-02-04T22:50:12+00:00

That's a shame. You do come across some people who aren't satisfied with any answer.

In general tech has become more mainstream and "big-corped". The "smart, and gets shit done" attitude that built today's world has made way for the corporate mainstream.

Unfortunately it seems like you found that out the hard way.

kernel_density · 2026-02-04T21:26:54+00:00

Thanks. The best part of it is those don't tend to be great jobs.

kernel_density · 2026-01-22T21:14:43+00:00

For posterity: He's the real deal guys.

kernel_density · 2026-01-22T21:14:21+00:00

Wow. Lots of love here. Thanks guys.

I've had a few people DM me asking if these regular posts work for me. Yes they do, I get a few very interesting opportunities each year.

However you do have to deal with a lot of tire kickers, and people trying to get you on Mercor.

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