aarocks94

Hey,

I want to start off by saying CONGRADULATIONS, this is astounding, I saw this post and just started crying, it’s amazing how many wonderful animals are going to be saved directly and indirectly through your initiative.

Unfortunately I’m not in an economic position right now to donate (I’m regrettably swamped with debt, though I have donated to my local shelters before). I don’t know if you have any dogs, but both my dogs are rescues and if you want to check out (you being the general you, everyone should check them out) an AWESOME organization called Rescue Dog Rocks NYC, they take on animals (not only dogs but mainly I’ve seen dogs) that have suffered the worst forms of abuse, mental and physical abuse that often requires huge amounts of surgery, physical therapy and love. They truly do amazing work, and for anyone in the NYC area I can not recommend their work enough. I’ve worked as a foster with them in the past and have donated as well.

I’m not sure if it’s okay to “plug” another charity on your post here, but I just wanted to share that there are so many groups out there doing such wonderful things no matter where you live. If you want to get involved I’m sure your local shelters and/or groups could always use the extra hand or even a tiny donation. Everything helps.

I apologize for the long post, but I just want to show people there are organizations all over that do wonderful wonderful work. I hope I’m not detracting from what you’ve done, because truly you are a hero for doing this. So many animals are eternally grateful. I wish you the best with Apollo and will download it as soon as I clear up my finances.

Again, congratulations, you’re the man.

Thanks so much for the reply! I had no idea Apollo was free, downloading it right now! Keep up the great work

Hi,

I work in fin-tech currently as a quant. So not exactly a software engineer but I have experience with software. My background is a BA and MS in math and I’m hoping to start an MS in CS in the fall. I’d like to leave the realm of fintech and, well…do something good and meaningful. I’ve worked on a few nonprofits before but they’re all small scale. I’m wondering - do you have experience working with any or is the field relatively new to you as well (of applying computer science to non-profits)?

P.S. if it’s relevant I’d like to focus on ML or NLP for my CS masters.

Well, I’ll be honest I’m pretty bad at front end stuff myself as most of my CS background is actually math and the closer I am to “theory” the better. That said…you’re a senior dev at a charity. So, do you find your role fulfilling? Apologies if that is too direct - I hope I don’t cause offense.

Thank you so much for this detailed response! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions.