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### Notes
Last.fm won't work without a valid API key. It looks for it inside a `.env` file in the project root, and it's called `LAST_FM_API_KEY`. Any requests will fail otherwise.
The following tokens need to be defined inside `.env`:
- `DARK_VISITORS_ACCESS_TOKEN`
- `LAST_FM_API_KEY`

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## Professional
I'm currently working at [Metalab][metalab] as a Web Engineer, and I've been working here for 4 years.
I'm currently looking for a new job. My previous workplace was [Metalab][metalab] as a Web Engineer for almost 5 years.
I have a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Computer Science from the [University of Victoria][uvic].
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- TypeScript
- Next.js
I have a passion for the intersection of development and design. A title I associate with would be **Design Engineer**[^1]. As a Design Engineer, I enjoy being in the middle of design and development, and bridge the gap between the two disciplines. I have enough design knowledge to know how an experience should look and feel, and the engineering skills to execute that vision.
I have a passion for the intersection of development and design. There are a few titles[^1] I've seen tossed around that I feel represent myself:
I'm happiest when I'm at the front of the front-end, getting into nitty-gritty details with an emphasis on motion. CSS is my homebase (and yes, it's a programming language).
- Creative Developer
- Design Technologist
- Design Engineer
- Web Designer
I try my best to champion accessibility wherever I can. I incoporate accessibility testing tools into my workflow while carrying out my day-to-day work.
As a _creative web design engineer technologist_, I enjoy being in the middle of design and development, and bridge the gap between the two disciplines. I have enough design knowledge to know how an experience should look and feel, and the engineering skills to execute that vision.
I'm happiest when I'm at the front of the front-end, getting into nitty-gritty details with an emphasis on motion. CSS is my home base (and yes, it's a programming language).
I try my best to champion accessibility wherever I can. I incorporate accessibility testing tools into my workflow while carrying out my day-to-day work.
## Hobbies
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- Painstakingly researching the piece of gear I'm thinking about getting
- Reading
- Home DIY (building furniture, home repair and upgrades, that sort of thing)
- Networking (as in the Internet kind) (I use a lot of UniFi products)
- Making pixel art
[metalab]: https://metalab.com
[uvic]: https://uvic.ca
[^1]: [Maggie Appleton wrote a great article][design-eng] about Design Engineers, if you'd like to read more.
[^1]: [Maggie Appleton wrote a great article][design-eng] that can explain what my role is better than I can.
[design-eng]: https://maggieappleton.com/design-engineers

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title: Laid off
excerpt: Yep.
tags:
- work
- mental health
---
May 8th was my last day at Metalab.
I'll miss my colleagues the most. I loved being able to work with so many talented people. I was surrounded by some very smart Engineers that I learned a lot from.
It's been almost 2 weeks. Since then, I've tried to take care of myself and not focus too hard (yet) on the job hunt. I've shored up my resume, reached out to some folks on [LinkedIn][linkedin], and talked to a lot of people. Lots of good talking.
I'm doing okay. We'll be okay. I'm looking for the next chapter and seeing plenty of opportunities out there.
I'm reminded of some old Flash cartoons from the 2000s. If you'll excuse me, I need to go eat some [fudge stripe cookies][cartoons].[^1]
[linkedin]: https://linkedin.com/in/devinhaska/
[cartoons]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dMFM-Jqji0
[^1]: There's a [2020 version as well][cartoons2020].
[cartoons2020]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uv0sVMoaS0