Greetings, fellow explorer!
I'm Kevin — a father, husband, software engineer, geek, and inquisitive explorer charting a
course through the vast expanse of life. Originally from the sunny shores of southwest
Florida, I've been residing in Austin, Texas, since 2010.
I have a deep-seated curiosity about the universe and a passion for learning across diverse fields. As an enthusiast of space, science, and technology, I enjoy exploring the mysteries of the cosmos and the principles that govern it. Born at the same time the twin Voyager spacecraft embarked on their Grand Tour of the solar system, I feel a sort of kinship with them. Their journey into interstellar space inspires my own pursuit of knowledge and exploration.
I have a penchant for delicious BBQ, good beer, the Florida Gators, and the timeless allure of pumpkins. I also collect vintage computers and devices that hold nostalgic significance, reminding me of the technological milestones that have shaped our journey.
I've maintained a personal web site at KevinHarder.com for over 20 years, where I occasionally share my thoughts and musings. I am interested in federated, decentralized social and content networks, exploring ways to evolve the internet from isolated islands and gated social platforms into a more interconnected, open frontier. I'm currently exploring Bluesky and it's AT Protocol, the ActivityPub and Mastodon/Fediverse network, and microformats. Nevertheless you can also still find me on the major centralized social networks. I also like contributing to open-source development projects.
I attended Florida Institute of Technology, majoring in Space Science and Astrophysics. I discovered during college that I had a passion for programming, and have made a career out of it. I have built and led a wide variety of software projects in multiple industries. You can view my full professional experience on my LinkedIn profile. Currently I work out of my home office in Austin as a principal software engineer.
Together with my wonderful wife, I operate a free community puzzle exchange in Austin at AustinPuzzles.com, bringing people together one piece at a time. Under the Harder.DEV banner, I offer consulting services and work on some side projects.
I invite you to join me in exploring the frontiers of technology, science, and human connection as we seek to expand our understanding and push the boundaries of innovation.
