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ambassador of awesome 🥓 bearded believer 🥑 doodle-driven devrel 🥑 silly speaker 🥓 mediocre musician 🥓 Microsoft MVP https://reverentgeek.com/links/

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David Neal @reverentgeek.com · Nov 4

If your team/organization could use more encouragement, I'm available to hire for DevRel, software engineering, illustrations, and graphic design. I promise to be encouraging, and folks seem to like working with me 😄 Full-time would be ideal, but I'm open to other engagements!

Illustration of "You Are Awesome" surrounded by words of encouragement, such as, "You are loved," "You are amazing," "You matter to someone," and many others.

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Oliver Drotbohm @odrotbohm.de · 28d

After I lost a lot more hair over software, I thought it was time to get my online avatar updated. As for the previous one, I reached out to the fabulous @reverentgeek.com. If you need artwork with heart and soul, reach out to him! reverentgeek.com/avatars/ 🫶

https://reverentgeek.com/avatars/🫶

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David Neal @reverentgeek.com · Sep 29

Here, take my card... reverentgeek.com/here-take-my...

Here, take my card... – ReverentGeek

There was a time when business cards were important for sharing contact information, as well as your brand.

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David Neal @reverentgeek.com · Aug 27

I've reduced the prices on all my avatar drawings! There's never been a better time to get one!

And, if you order five or more, you can save another 15%! Great for the whole team, company, or event! Use discount code TEAMAWESOME. reverentgeek.com/shop/

Buy My Stuff! – ReverentGeek

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David Neal @reverentgeek.com · Aug 2

What a devious villain! Anything but that!! #javascript

A cartoon of a sharply dressed secret agent strapped to a table, and a bald villain standing by laughing. The man on the table asks, “You expect me to talk?” The villain replies, “No, Mr. Bond. I expect you to USE JAVASCRIPT! MWAHAHAHA!!”

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David Neal @reverentgeek.com · Jul 10

I am honored to receive my 12th Microsoft MVP Award 🥹 I appreciate being a part of this great community, and it's humbling to be among such amazing people. #MVPBuzz

David Neal @reverentgeek.com · Jun 12

✅ Upgraded my website to Tailwind CSS 4 🤓
✅ Refreshed the navigation design 🤩
✅ Updated the avatar gallery 🎨
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Avatars – ReverentGeek

A selection of avatars I've drawn.

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David Neal @reverentgeek.com · Jun 10

A bunny hoodie would be awesome!

David Neal @reverentgeek.com · Jun 5

Comic style illustration of a deer. First pane the deer is peacefully eating in a serene meadow. Second pane the deer is alerted to something. Third pane the deer senses danger. The fourth pane, the deer calmly explains, “I suddenly realized I haven’t mentioned recently… you’re awesome.”

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David Neal @reverentgeek.com · Jun 4

If there's a bright side, rejection is getting easier. #jobsearch

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David Neal @reverentgeek.com · Jun 4

Here ya go! You said you’d do it when you got a…

An illustration of a blue circle with the letters T, U, I, and T inside. It’s a round “tuit.” A humorous visual play on the phrase “Get around to it.”

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Alvin Ashcraft @alvinashcraft.com · May 30

New avatar looks great. Thanks, @reverentgeek.com!

Check out his stuff and get your own: reverentgeek.com/shop/

Buy My Stuff! – ReverentGeek

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David Neal @reverentgeek.com · May 29

Drop in, I’m OPEN!

I’m available for all kinds of projects: software, developer relations, community building, content, video, illustrations, training, graphics, leadership, and consulting.

Illustration of a sign that reads, “Drop in, I’m OPEN.” The sign is surrounded by icons and illustrations such as Node.js, YouTube, Electron.js. C#, SQL, 11ty, deno, JavaScript, writing, and vibe coding.

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David Neal @reverentgeek.com · May 26

Believe there is good in the world. Be the good in the world.

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David Neal @reverentgeek.com · May 26

Always 😉

David Neal @reverentgeek.com · May 26

Believe there is good in the world. Be the good in the world.

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David Neal @reverentgeek.com · May 20

Hello, I am a creative professional. Generative AI is incredible and empowering, and will only get better.

I love generative AI.

In the last 12 months, my creative business has dropped more than 50%.

I hate generative AI.

Read more... reverentgeek.com/ai-really-is...

AI Really *Is* Taking My Job – ReverentGeek

Generative AI is incredible and empowering and will only get better. I love generative AI. I hate generative AI.

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David Neal @reverentgeek.com · May 12

I'm taking a social media break and plan to do more illustrations. Unfortunately, with AI, I've had a big decline in orders. So, before I sign off, here's my offer. Use discount code CARTOONBREAK to get 50% off through the end of May. No limits.
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Buy My Stuff! – ReverentGeek

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David Neal @reverentgeek.com · May 16

Blogged: Build a retro page view counter with @bunny.net Edge Scripting
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HopCounter: Build a Retro Page View Counter with Bunny Edge Scripting – ReverentGeek

Learn to build a retro page view counter using Bunny.net Edge Scripting!

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David Neal @reverentgeek.com · May 15

Ghosted again? It might be because you're still applying for jobs like it's 2012. Level up your job hunt with this free AI cheat sheet! reverentgeek.com/ai-cheat-she...
#jobsearch #ai #resume #tips #career #skills #branding

AI Cheat Sheet for Job Hunting – ReverentGeek

Are you still applying for jobs like it's 2012? Level up your job hunt with these AI prompt tips!

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David Neal @reverentgeek.com · May 14

I've done many family illustrations (including pets) and teams. The process usually involves drawing individual floating heads and then composing them into a single illustration. The cost is based on the number of family/team members.

David Neal @reverentgeek.com · May 12

Please email me if you have any questions or special requests! My email address is on the same page.

David Neal @reverentgeek.com · May 12

Buy My Stuff! – ReverentGeek

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David Neal @reverentgeek.com · Apr 14

Blogged: A Developer's Guide to Samsara Telematics reverentgeek.com/a-developers...

A Developer's Guide to Samsara Telematics – ReverentGeek

This guide will help you wrangle Samsara's Telematics APIs like a pro.

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David Neal @reverentgeek.com · Apr 8

If you're a developer, @surrealdb.com might be the ultimate prototyping tool for your data. Check out my latest blog post on using SurrealDB with Node.js and Fastify! #sql #nosql #nodejs #fastify reverentgeek.com/meet-surreal...

Meet SurrealDB: The Multi-Tool Database Your Node.js App Needs – ReverentGeek

Do you have a need for relational and non-relational data in the same app? You should check out SurrealDB! Here's how to build a basic CRUD API using Node.js and Fastify.

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David Neal @reverentgeek.com · Apr 7

Forget the rubber duck. Just talk to me about your debugging problems. Preloaded with standard responses:
- Reboot! Reboot!
- Have you tried more coffee?
- JavaScript would be better.
- Rub some bacon on it.