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About this blog: I write about technology companies, trends and events in and around Mountain View. Where else can you find startups nurtured by
Y-Combinator and
(More)About this blog: I write about technology companies, trends and events in and around Mountain View. Where else can you find startups nurtured by
Y-Combinator and
500 Startups working alongside multi-billion corporations like
Google,
Symantec and
Intuit? I like to write about software and systems that are changing lifestyles. Innovations like self-driving cars, on-demand limousine services and electric bikes are revolutionizing transportation. Smartphones help people find their way, manage their health and make new friends. In my articles, I like to include something for Mountain View residents, something for industry professionals and something for venture investors. I'm particularly interested in mobile apps and cloud computing. I came to California to find software applications for AT&T. I've worked in startups, advised venture capitalists and analyzed enterprise software markets. After getting a PhD at the University of London in engineering, I joined Bell Laboratories, analyzing over 400 telephone company systems. I also have an MMath degree in optimization from the University of Waterloo in Canada, and an MA in mathematics from the University of Cambridge. My husband John Mashey, is a computer scientist and trustee of the Computer History Museum. He also defends climate scientists by blogging.
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Students Who Like Programming: Google's Summer of Code Deadline is April 3
Uploaded: Mar 25, 2009
If you are a student who likes writing computer programs then
Google's Summer of Code (GSoC) gives you a chance to contribute to a real world open source software project. Google plans to accept 1000 students worldwide this year. The deadline is noon (PST) on Friday April 3rd.
To apply you must first have a Google login and create a profile on the GSoC site. Then find a
mentoring organization that interests you. Each mentoring organization suggests projects. You can then discuss the project with the mentoring organization to find out more about it.
The
Users' Guide tells you how to apply by writing proposals. Each proposal is submitted to the sponsoring mentoring organization. You can submit up to 20 proposals.
If you are accepted you will be paired with a mentor who will guide your programming project.
Community.
What is it worth to you?
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