Hello! My name is Charlyn Gonda -- coder by sunlight, 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 Doordash, former Software Engineer at Google and 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!
Check out my project on the cover of Make: Magazine Vol. 97!
Make: Volume 97 — Tech Craft - Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers
It’s a craft takeover with a tech twist! Technology doesn’t just make new gadgets possible, it’s also transforming traditional crafts of all kinds.
Dale Dougherty
Find me online at:
Catch me next on:
... my couch with my puppy @biscuit_thepupp
My projects have been featured in:
- Personal Pixel Device - Make: Magazine Vol 88 (bubble on the cover!)
- Retro-futuristic ring - Make: Magazine Vol 85 (bubble on the cover!)
- 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