Category: Automattic
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Bloganuary Day 20: My Dream Job
Yes, you read that right. I am currently doing my dream job. I’m currently an Open Source Program Manager at Automattic. I work full time on open source software (WordPress) – my focus is on making its contributor experience the best it could be. I am working on building and improving programs such as mentorship…
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The Chore I find most challenging to do
Today’s Bloganuary prompt is: What chore do you find the most challenging to do? I have a very simple prompt as my answer. Every single chore in my life is challenging for me to do, period. I hate chores, I hate them with a vengeance. If there is an alternate universe where I can NOT do…
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Reflecting on a Sabbatical
I just completed three months of sabbatical at Automattic and rejoined work last week. It’s been one of the best life experiences I have ever had and it changed my life, my perspectives, and even me, as a person! The very day I joined Automattic, six years ago on a warm summer morning, I read…
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I did a #wwwp5k, again
The title of this post says it. I took the Worldwide WordPress 5K, again, after five years. It felt no different from the first time! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hari Shanker (@harishanker) What is this #WWWP5k, you ask Quoting the WordPress.com blog: If you’re like us, you’re eager to send…
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My First Job: A Memory With A Watermark
Most of us have ghosts from the past. I have my own share of skeletons in the closet – memories I'd rather delete from my mind, than let them pop up at the most inopportune of times. One among them, is my first 'job' (if I can even call it a job that is). Thanks…
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Selling Official Joomla Hosting To A WordPress Guy
In this targeted advertising fail, this major hosting company offers ‘Premium Joomla Hosting’ to this dude (me) that lives, drinks, eats, and breathes WordPress. Kindly consider retargeting your ad campaigns, my web host friend!
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Completing A Year As A Happiness Engineer At Automattic
On April 4, 2017 – It’ll be an year since I joined my dream company – Automattic, as a Happiness Engineer. It’s been one hell of a ride! I’m super-excited, and eternally grateful to be a part of this.
Hari Shanker R 