Developer with a Career gap(due to poker) trying to get a job again
Hey guys, I've been a web developer/poker player on off last 10ish years since graduating from college. I've had two jobs of 2.5~ years each, and a 5 year gap since leaving my last job (Jan 2018). I'm 100% in job search mode now since mid Dec, and just need some/tips/honest opinion from others that can probably relate on this forum.
I was primarily an online grinder over the last 5 years, but did some cash grinding too across US/CAN.
I've job searched I'll say 5 times(post graduation(Summer 2011), after first job(Summer/Winter 2014/15), during second job(2017), 1 year after leaving past job(late 18/early 19), and since Sept 2022) over the last 10 years, my call-back/screener rate was usually like 15-20% I'd say, but over the last 3-4 months it is around 5-10%.
I'm not applying for any super high end jobs as I know I'm not prepared for something like that, but mostly mid/sr level web dev jobs with a mix of (Angular/React/Node/Java) which are the primary languages I used at my last job. Applying for a mix of hybrid and in-person for Toronto, Canada.
Over the last 5~ years, I've worked on some CRUD projects that involve Angular/React/Node/Mongo/Material/RXJS/Redux. Also done some hackerrank/leetcode problems to prep for eventual interviews. So its not like I havent done any programming during my long break/gap.
So I know the market is probably a tough time given all the tech layoffs over the last few months, but my response rate is by far the lowest in my experience, perhaps partially due to my career gap, and partially due to the market.
I usually mention poker on my cover letter, but no reference of it on my resume, my fear is perhaps some people see the 5 year gap without explanation the instantly toss my resume aside, perhaps leading to my low callback/screener rate lately.
So for others that have gone through the poker/developer career any tips?
My website/portfolio/resume is http://chrisstephensj.com
Thanks
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About to try again after not doing much again all winter..
Sigh this is not fun
Can this Problem be solved?
We need to build a custom Poker App with a focus on ensuring the integrity of the Random Number Generator (RNG), if this is doable.
The primary technical challenge here is to isolate the RNG from re-entry, ensuring that once the 52-card deck is randomized and the initial cards are dealt,
there is no way to alter the sequence.
This requires robust implementation of cryptographic techniques to secure the RNG, and possibly hashing algorithms to verify that the sequence remains
consistent throughout the game.
Also, by employing a combination of these techniques , securing the RNG output through hashing, and using tamper-evident logs to track the sequence of cards dealt.
Additionally, we would need to implement strict access controls and potentially use hardware security modules (HSMs) to further isolate and protect the RNG.
Please let me know, if you can assist or join the 'Team'
Thanks.
HYPOINT I.L.
I know nothing of creating poker websites, but it seems to me that building the entire deck is a terrible method.
First of all, there is the issue that you need to store and secure that randomized deck, while the hand is played out.
Secondly, you are randomizing millions of arrays for no reason, because the hand ends before these cards are drawn and you wasted tons of cpu time = money
What you need to know are the cards that have already been drawn and burnt and when the next card(s) is/are drawn, randomize the required amount of cards from the remaining pool in real time.
Also, as far as I know, there are no algorithms currently available that generate true random numbers. The approved rngs use radioactive isotopes and measure radioactive decay, which is a true random natural phenomenon.
