Hello! My name is Charlyn Gonda -- coder by daylight, maker by moonlight. I enjoy creating different forms of unique glowy art, often with 3D printers, laser cutters and microcontrollers. Sometimes with paper and brass wire. Mostly with LEDs. I'm currently a Software Engineer at Google, former Software Engineer at Uber Eats and was a Developer Advocate for the Uber API.
Practicing creativity is inherently joyful, and can sometimes lead to impactful solutions for challenging problems. I hope some of the projects in this blog will spark some inspiration, and maybe even help you figure out your next creation!
Find me online at:
Catch me next on:
... my couch with my puppy @biscuit_thepupp
My projects have been featured in:
- LED Ring - Hackspace Magazine Issue 49, page 10-11
- Charlyn Gonda's Chic Hardware - Hackster.io
- Animal Crossing IRL with Nova Lights to mark the passage of time | Hackaday
- Electric Unicorn Is Our Kind Of Rideable | Hackaday
- Paper Glows Up With This Origami Wall Piece | Hackaday
- Magic Acrylic Makes This Ring Stand Out | Hackaday
- Black Acrylic Ring “Magically” Lights Up - Hackster.io
- Build Your Own Particle Sharknicorn to Track Uber API Events - Hackster.io
I've been on stage at:
- Hackaday Remoticon 2020
- Github Universe 2019
- European Innovation Academy 2019 - Portugal
- Spectra 2019
- TechChill 2019 (keynote, panel)
- DevNet Create 2017
I've had fun chatting with podcast hosts of:
- Dev Discuss - with my friend Sophy Wong!
- Macrofab
- Women in Tech