About the Author

My name is Michael Krakovskiy. I am a web programmer. I grew up in Odessa, Ukraine. In 1992, at the tender age of 16 I emigrated into the United States. I live in Brooklyn with my wife and little daughter.

What I look like:

On a web cam

as a character in Wigu universe (graphic by Jefferey Rowland)

  as a character in The Simpsons universe (graphic by John Ng)

Some of the places where I've worked:

Nathan's Famous of Coney Island Time Buying Services, Inc. (defunct?)

Citibank (as a consultant) Morgan Stanley (also as a consultant)

UGO.com (then Actionworld) iXL (now engulfed by Avenue A/Razorfish)

TV Guide

Some of the schools that I attended:

Middle School #39 - Odessa, Ukraine

Sheepshead Bay High School - New York, NY

City University of New York - Brooklyn College - Brooklyn, NY

Miskatonic University - Arkham, MA

Language:

My native language is Russian. I write my blog entries in English as it gives me a wider audience, but if you want to talk to me, feel free to use Russian. If not, English or Ukrainian is always a good choice.

How to contact me: Send me an email () or contact me on ICQ or AIM (please mention that you are a blog reader and not some random person looking for a chat)

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ICQ status 21887289 (User Profile)

Linkedin profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/deadprogrammer

Comments

Mon, 11/26/2007 - 17:26 — Вика (not verified)

Михаил, привет.
Мне Ваш сайт очень понравился, хотя попала на него случайно. Я тоже программист, в штатах 10 лет. Теперь буду заходить..

Sat, 12/15/2007 - 04:39 — mac (not verified)

i've never really read a blog before and that was nice. I love food and love your perspective. I work in metal but have been a chef, baker and everything in between. thanks ~mac

Sat, 01/26/2008 - 00:49 — Barry A. Smith (not verified)

Hi Michael

I read an old post on your blog and wondered if you still are interested in a Time-Life herman Miller Executive work chair. I have 6 and I would be able to sell you one. Let me know if you have interest, and I'll give you more information, okay? Just wanted to help since you are like me in your feeling about DWR (not within reach). I posted about that too here:
http://studiosmith.blogspot.com/2007/09/dwr-are-we-out-of-our-materialistic.html

Let me know about the chairs. Thanks.

Mon, 02/25/2008 - 20:02 — Alex Iskold (not verified)

Hey Michael,

Wanted to connect with you about the stuff we are working at AdaptiveBlue. Take a look at our site and shoot me an email if you want to discuss further.

P.S. Could not find your direct email, thats why I left a message.

Thanks!

Alex

Thu, 03/06/2008 - 08:14 — Kerry Sweeney (not verified)

Hello

I love your site and photgraphic skills you really now how to capture NY. But can I ask a silly question?

I'm an Occupational Therapy student and was recently given a computer programmer as a case study. I'm trying to help him in my essay. Can indpendent programmers work from home?

Sat, 03/08/2008 - 02:27 — deadprogrammer

That is silly question. Do bears crap in the woods? Is space pope reptilian? (The correct answer is yes). Programmers can work just about anywhere.

Sat, 06/21/2008 - 01:42 — Tiddy (not verified)

When are we going fishing again? It's been awhile. Law mentioned you got a permit. I am aching to do again!

Sat, 06/21/2008 - 22:15 — deadprogrammer

Well, you could start by calling me. I have the permit and everything, yes. And Peng bailed on me last time I went.

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