Nikky Southerland

Nikky Southerland

Philadelphian Software Engineering Leader Photographer

I work as a team/technical lead full-stack developer, specializing in Ruby on Rails. I have a particular interest in understanding users and building empathy for their use cases.

Engineering Talks:

Engineering

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Photography

One of the ways I explore the world around me is through the lens of a camera. I shoot both film and digital with a wide array of cameras. All of my black-and-white film is self-developed.

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Philadelphia

Seattle was my home for 18 years, but now I live in Philadelphia! Being on the East Coast has been a revelation. Much has changed over the years, but the water and mountains remain constants. Being a Washington native, I don't mind the grey skies and rainy seasons.

I'm a General Class Amateur Radio Operator mostly exploring APRS and digital modes. View my profile on QRZ.com

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University of Washington

I have a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington in Seattle, and majored in Law, Societies, and Justice with minors in Political Science and Human Rights.

Blogging

I've been writing at my blog for 22 years now at nykida.net . There's no particular theme.

Minerva the cat

Minerva

I live with a cat named Minerva. Her primary skills are cuddling and hissing at everyone. She's not particularly great at hunting the bugs around our house and usually spends her days chirping at the crows that perch outside our windows. (Sometimes she can catch gnats.)