Become a sponsor to kai [they]
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 π !
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 πͺ! For privileged people: grow the light in the world π.
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 π. Check it out, and tell your friends!
Me In Other Places
On websites ~>
-π¦ @lynncyrin
-π» lynncyrin.me
In writing and videos ~>
-π Origin Story
-π Class Mobility, Mentorship and Getting Started in Tech
-π½ 4 Questions
-π½ Patterns of Digital Gentrification
-π½ The Best Parts! Of My Favorite Things!
Featured work
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urfave/cli
A simple, fast, and fun package for building command line apps in Go
Go 22,497 -
project-callisto/callisto-core
Report intake, escrow, matching and secure delivery code for Callisto, an online reporting system for sexual assault.
Python 137 -
rubygems/rubygems
Library packaging and distribution for Ruby.
Ruby 3,710 -
project-callisto/crypto-demo
The source code for select components of Callisto's cryptographic approach
TypeScript 7 -
coilysiren/website
personal website, tech writing blog
JavaScript 7 -
coilysiren/algo-zone
pronounced like "auto zone", a place for figuring out algorithms
Python 11