Retired software engineer, architect, program manager, and director. I currently work as a luthier focused on restoring vintage guitars. Occasionally, I consult, for non-profits and small government agencies, pro bono. I am interested in art, literature, music, and science. I value Friendship, Love, and Truth.

Profile pic is of my dog, a Red and White Irish Setter. Header pic is of Mt. Rainer with a lake reflecting the mountain, the sky, and trees.

I live in Seattle. I make music. I record music. I bake bread. I read a lot of Science Fiction. I have two cats and I am not too proud to use them in a cheap ploy to get engagement.

Wierd girls were born to fight 🥊
Wierd girls we dance all night 💃

Computers, community, and a little rage against the machine

"Best ass in Seattle" --Anonymous review, Pride 2025

Director of Product Management at #Cribl formerly #Tanium, #Splunk, and U.S. Army #veteran. Husband and Father. I make #bonsai in my spare time.

https://www.nortrup.dev

#ProductManagement
#ProductOps

About me: Software Engineer network/cybersecurity (CSSLP certified), pilot/CFI, Libertarian, electronics, Ham, rocket/balloon tracker

Hi! I'm Ian Kluft. @KO6YQ is my Tech and local topics account, named for my Amateur Radio callsign
#tech #technology #communications #OpenSource #software #engineering #Linux #HamRadio #cycling #fedi22

Also me: @ikluft & @AstroHawk

FKA @maya

allegedly witchish. aesthete, enthusiast, techie scum. PNW pasture-raised.

no hard feelings about dipping out after following if my stuff turns out to not be for you; i follow/unfollow without thinking about it much.

my employer has never wanted me to share an opinion publicly. every day i ensure they never will

all other notices/disclaimers: https://maya.land/mastodon-landing/

Subscribe: https://makoism.com :: SVP, Engineering @NBCUniversal :: Alumni: @Nike, @Disney, @Microsoft :: #coffee :: #whiskey :: #life2point0 :: #storytelling :: time traveler :: so it goes :: 🏴‍☠️

#writer #gardener #hiker #PacNW #coffee #salmon #mushrooms #flowers #DIY #lunatic #libran #dreamwalker #tarot

#Kitsap county with ties to King, Clark, Pacific, Jefferson, Whatcom counties

I love this region and this state!

#Washington #Oregon #BC #Cascadia #SalishSea #PugetSound #OlympicPeninsula #BainbridgeIsland #NorthKitsap #WSF #UW #WWU

PS I lived for 12 years in #Chicago, so you might pick up on some of those vibes from my Second City