The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source The great escape room (Friends)
Aug 23, 2024
In this lively conversation, Suz Hinton, a GitHub and Mastodon contributor with a cybersecurity degree, catches up on her exciting journey back to Australia. She shares her experience winning a fidget spinner from the NSA while diving into the world of cybersecurity. With humor, she discusses the pressures of public coding performances and reflections on fame in the digital age. Suz also explores the importance of community in technology, touching on thrilling Capture the Flag competitions and the evolving landscape of software development.
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Meeting Suz
- Adam Stacoviak and Jerod Santo met Suz Hinton at OSCON in Portland around 2018.
- Hinton later became a regular panelist on JS Party for about 40 episodes.
Suz's Transition
- Suz Hinton stepped back from public life due to immigration issues and the pandemic.
- She returned to Australia, graduated with a cybersecurity degree, and found remote US-based work.
Twitch Streaming
- Suz Hinton started her Twitch stream to demystify open-source work and JavaScript hardware.
- It became too popular, causing privacy concerns and shifting her focus from intrinsic motivations.