videvian

I've worked around or directly with Videvian across multiple products over many years. He's an unmatched force on any software team. He's pragmatic, he's fast, and he's clever. The opportunity to work much more directly with him on Ethos was a significant contributor to my decision to join. NOTE: I cannot confidently attest that he's not a bot, though. At minimum, the guy's a cyborg. There's just no way that typescript compiler in his head is organic.

I am truly humbled to be able to see some of all the work you put in day in and day out. You're truly inspiration and more than anything a true badass in your craft! Thank you for all you do!

I was stuck with an onchain issue and reached out to @komorebi_vide in the Ethos Discord, he jumped in pretty much immediately. Explained everything super clearly, walked me through the fix in a few minutes, and I was unblocked. No ego, just pure helpfulness and deep knowledge. Later, I checked his Twitter profile out of curiosity and was surprised to see how empty it is-basically one post and almost no activity. Immediately realized it's purely a professional account, the kind real builders/engineers keep when all of their energy goes into building instead of posting. Honestly among the most kind and competent people in the ecosystem, fully trust him and happy to vouch for him any time.

Without you, Ethos would not exist. Now I understand why everyone I know loved working with you.

I have worked with or around Videvian for several years now and one thing is has been true from the start, his attention to detail and drive for improvement is unstoppable. When I know I need code to be right, I know I need a sign off from Videvian, his ability to hold the complete context of the system and the changeset in his head at once is truly impressive and it leads to very insightful comments that often push me to think beyond the edges I had already considered. But his skills are not limited to solid code reviews, he is also a workhorse contributor. He seems to be always be working, always be fixing things, or even just always thinking about what else he could be making better. All of this and I just genuinely enjoy being around him. He is a good person, with solid motivations, pushing out great work, and collaborating on an amazing team. I will always jump at the chance to work with or just hang out with Videvian now or any time in the future.

Live support and communication are what truly distinguish good projects from trash. And it is precisely such people in the team that add faith in the project.

was ok with money exchange and transfers. set me up with a crypto payment system a while back. crypto enthusiast, ofc in a good way

Videvian is an absolute powerhouse when it comes to engineering. Known for his speed, pragmatism, and deep technical knowledge, he consistently delivers top-tier work. He has an incredible ability to hold complex system contexts in his head, making his insights and code reviews invaluable. A true "one-man army" and a core pillar of the platform!