Erik Desjardins rykdesjardins

Hello, you. 👋

I'm Erik, and this is a GitHub profile. I did not invent GitHub, definitely did not invent Git, but I did create this README which is far less exciting and does not warrant the creation of a Wikipedia page.

I'm from Canada Montreal, speak French & English, and can type 121 words per minute. Passionate about Linux, security, and the open source community.

Motivations

As a kid, I was young. Now, I'm still young, but with a receding hairline. I have lived a total of 32 years on this planet, but it's the only planet I've ever lived on. 🌍 I believe it's important to take care of it. 🌍 That's why I always make sure we use a ridiculously small amount of electricity to achieve greatness. Performance is perceivable. Users love 'em fast websites.

Can't say I've always been into development. Actually that is totally untrue.

Here's a super cute picture of my dad and I at 11 days old.

Backstory

First programming languages I've learned are C++ and Ruby. RPG Maker made me want to get better at programming so that I could finish my exciting RPG nobody will nor should ever play. Founded my first company while studying computer programming in CEGEP. CEGEP is a weird step in the Canadian education system. I loved it.

Then did a couple years of university in engineering at two different universities, but ended up dropping because I love chemistry and physics, but am terrified by the idea of studying it.

Began working as a solo player, creating systems for small & medium businesses, fixing bugs online, and contributing to a couple open source projects.

Invested in Bitcoin. Made a few dollars. Met with MTL Blog. Offered my services. Hired interns from university. Created a CMS. Hired people. Became Chief ~~Memes~~ Technology Officer of Narcity Media. Exited. Back to creating cool shit for small businesses.