Alexander Futekov

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Happniess fundamentalist and pragmatic extremist.

Has 2 kids, both are fans of deconstructivism and strict believers in anarchy.

Web Dev

I enjoy working with web languages, their dialects, and related technologies.

Currently working as a Front-end Developer at Progress Software
I believe cars should be built like JS libraries - lightweight, as few depenndenciesa as possible, reliable, and under-engineered.
Built a pet project about CSS preprocessors
Taught few web courses, talked at a UX conference once, sometimes would write about a wacky CSS idea
Has several relevant certificates, including an MCP
Proposed the <m>easure element

Home Design

Without a proper hobby, home improvements eventually became one. Some of the ideas I'm proud of:

Media server and weather station

"The Bauhaus aimed to reunite fine art and functional design, creating physical objects with the soul of artworks."

A Raspberry Pi media server with a weather station with a 16x16 color display, connected to a router. It can automatically download TV series & subtitles for them. Notifications to any smartphone upon new downloads.

TV, Audio and smart home hub

IKEA Kallax solution that saves space and money. The black box holds a Logitech Z906 subwoofer and a hidden Apple TV (home hub). The two white IKEA decorative boxes are storage for toys.

Hair Dryer Storage

What's easier:

Alwasy plugged in, cam still be connected elsewhere

Easy to grab and use, cord needs 1 unwrap to reach a comfortable position at the mirrot

Commonly-used accessories attached to door via magnets

All other accessories stored inside the same space-efficient compartment

Workstation

A vertical & space-efficient workstation. It's main features:

Top white shelf is the "printing station" with different types of paper supplies

Soundbar act as shelf for media accessories

Monitor hangs on a 2-arm VESA mount for depth adjustment & easy access to cables and PC ports

Desk surface is only used for keyboard & mouse; power adapters are attached to its underside

Lego Wall

When children want their Lego organized by sets but also require:

Shelves for showcasing some mini figures

Baseplates, tires, and separation tools should be easily accessible

Smallest items to be organized by colors in transparent cups

Science Nerd

Holds a BA from AUBG & MSc from UoE.

Loves everything about the Scientific method and the great Carl Sagan
Fanatic about good experimental design and fan of Ben Goldacre
Detects cognitive biases & fallacies (Daniel Kahneman & Michael Shermer rule)
Studies life satisfaction