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David Neal
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ambassador of awesome 🥓 bearded believer 🥑 doodle-driven devrel 🥑 silly speaker 🥓 mediocre musician 🥓 Microsoft MVP
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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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What kind of tea do cows drink?
An illustration of a fancy cow holding a delicate cup of tea. The caption reads, “What kind of tea do cows drink? Moooo-long.”
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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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/ 🫶
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October 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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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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September 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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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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August 27, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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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!!”
August 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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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
July 10, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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✅ 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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June 12, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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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.”
June 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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If there's a bright side, rejection is getting easier. #jobsearch
June 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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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.”
June 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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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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May 30, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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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.
May 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Believe there is good in the world. Be the good in the world.
Illustration of the text, “Believe there is good in the world, be the good in the world.”
May 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Believe there is good in the world. Be the good in the world.
Illustration of the text, “Believe there is good in the world, be the good in the world.”
May 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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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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May 20, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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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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May 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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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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May 16, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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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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May 15, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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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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May 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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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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April 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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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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April 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Please remember bacon.
David Neal, Ambassador of Awesome, toy figure in blister packaging, laptop, backpack, bacon, coffee, and a guitar.
April 7, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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I had a problem
I solved it with a regex
Good luck, future me
#dev #haiku
April 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Don’t trust anything on April Fool’s Day. #dadjokes
Illustration of a devious looking atom. The caption reads, “Don’t trust anything on April Fool’s Day, especially atoms. They make up everything.”
April 1, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Vibe Coding stickers! Get yours at www.stickermule.com/reverentgeek #vibecoding
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March 31, 2025 at 5:01 PM