Hello. My name is Simen Lund Kirkvik. I'm a systems engineer at Oceanbox.io. Working full-stack to deliver the best possible user experience. A bit displeased with some modern tech trends, I try to put in the extra effort for those responsive experiences.
Lately, I've taken much inspiration from game programming. So many things to learn. Been experimenting with using Zig to create native Wayland clients.
Some technologies I'm familiar with:
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F#
Just a delightful language. Learning functional programming has been an transformative experience, and I'm glad it has been mainly with F#. It truly strikes this wonderful balance of power, efficiency, and pragmatism. Sitting on top of the industry giant that is .NET doesn't hurt either. Though, you can feel the bloat seep through at times.
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Zig
Super exciting new language for that ultimate low-level control. Just so many exciting choices and wonderful takes, that I find it impossible not to love this language.
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NixOS
So many packages! Setting up your computer has never been easier! Packaging software has never been better! High learning curve, but so many rewards!
- Kubernetes
- OpenGL
When I'm not programming I enjoy bouldering, listening to music, or reading the occasional book.
2026! Year of the Linux Desktop!