Simon

Software Engineer at Prime Video. Personal account; opinions are my own. He/him. 🏳️‍🌈

[Simon @tachyonics]

Like a lot of people, it is getting harder to ignore the flames getting higher here. I’ll continue to monitor this account somewhat regularly for at least a bit but likely I will be elsewhere. I’ll be in the Swift forums/slack for Swift stuff, instagram at simonmpilkington

[Anth 🌏 @anth0888]

The real difference Fiona Patten @FionaPattenMLC has made in politics:
"In the past 4 years alone, she chaired 10 parliamentary inquiries & was responsible for more than 20% of all private members’ bills introduced to the 59th parliament." 💪

#springst

https://t.co/p30bY1ESoB

[Simon @tachyonics]

While the end result is disappointing, I’m very proud to have volunteered for @FionaPattenMLC. She will continue to be an inspiration for so many who want to have a more progressive society. Politics can be done right! Looking forward to helping out with whatever comes next!

[Fiona Patten @FionaHPatten]

After a wonderful 8 years in Parliament I’d like to congratulate the successful candidates for Northern Metropolitan Region & indeed all successful candidates in the Victorian election.

Sadly I wont be joining them in the 60th Parliament but I do have some homework for them …

[Simon @tachyonics]

@JoannisOrlandos @bradleege @naxirmahmood @Lukasaoz None of us had an iOS background. I’m definitely very happy in the backend world.

[Simon @tachyonics]

Olivia Colman is such a treasure

https://t.co/xbvgvV1EwH

[Simon @tachyonics]

@bradleege Thank you! Hope you enjoyed the conference!

[Simon @tachyonics]

Slept through the night for the first time this trip, feeling good AND it’s the weekend and I’m in London!

[PoliticsOfGreed @aid_taz]

@JaneCaro Absolute tragedy, Patten was ahead of her time & tabled truly progressive, evidence based legislation to the Vic parliament. 😢

She truly cared about people, her replacement only cares about himself.

[Simon @tachyonics]

Congratulations @0xTim, @SwiftServerConf was a great success! Thanks for organising it 🎉

[ServerSide.swift @SwiftServerConf]

Kicking off the final sessions is @tachyonics talking about not worrying at Prime Videos massive scale!

[ServerSide.swift @SwiftServerConf]

Thank you for an amazing conference 🥳

[Fabian Fett @fabianfett]

🚀🚀🚀 So excited: Read all about the new unified Swift Foundation that was announced at @SwiftServerConf today. This will have a huge impact on server deployments where binary size matters. Incl. AWS Lambda https://t.co/04eqpoERc6

[Simon @tachyonics]

If you are interested in Server Side Swift and want to hear from people (including me!) who are helping build out the eco-system and building stuff with it this is the place to be!

On a related note, I will be in London next week!

[ServerSide.swift @SwiftServerConf]

🚨 Ticket sales close on Friday at 1PM

Last chance to get your tickets! We have an amazing line up of speakers and sponsors and can't wait to see you there! 🚀

https://t.co/myqyB9z2cU

[Simon @tachyonics]

@ShpongledHard @ThePoliticsNut @FionaPattenMLC Reason preferenced AVP behind all of the left minor parties in every region of the state.

It’s just not possible for Reason’s preferences to help AS against one of these parties.

The last part of reply only makes sense if in your mind “the left” = VicSocialists 🤷‍♂️

[Fiona Patten @FionaHPatten]

Today's the day.

Never before has there been a greater threat to a women's bodily autonomy in Victoria.

It's time to put women first; at last.

Vote [1] Reason #VicVotes

[Fiona Patten @FionaHPatten]

While the major parties stick their heads in the sand, we deal with the complex issues facing Victoria, looking at the evidence and leading with compassion. Find out more > https://t.co/w42TB7MJ6z

[Simon @tachyonics]

If you are handing out how to vote cards at a pooling booth and shouting about how yours is a “mainstream” party then chances are it actually no longer is.

One guess for the party.

[Fiona Patten @FionaHPatten]

Less than 48 hours to go!

For reproductive health ✔️
For better health & mental health ✔️
For more affordable housing ✔️
For drug law reform ✔️
For climate action ✔️
For integrity & transparency ✔️
For getting religion out of politics ✔️

... Vote [1] Reason. #VicVotes2022

[Fiona Patten @FionaHPatten]

Friends don't let friends accidentally elect Adem Somyurek.

Labour DLP's anti-choice, anti-women, anti-LGBTIQ+ views do not reflect Northern Metropolitan — a diverse, caring & compassionate community.

Vote [1] Reason to keep him out. #VicVotes2022

[Fiona Patten @FionaHPatten]

We need to lighten the caring load on individuals and provide services which strengthen communities.

For strong advocacy to bring better services to the North, and to put women first, at last: #VoteReason.