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Brian Proffitt

@brian.proffitt.org
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Transplanted Hoosier fighting entropy through marriage, fatherhood, friendship, & open source. Sr Mgr, Community Outreach, Red Hat OSPO. VP, M&P/Conferences, ASF. Action is his reward.

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Brian Proffitt @brian.proffitt.org · 22/04/2026
Stoked to be speaking at #OSSummit + #EmbeddedLinux Conference NA! 🎤I’ll be presenting: "Building Community in the Age of AI." Join me May 18-20 in Minneapolis! Use code OSSNA for 20% off your pass. ✨ Get it here: bit.ly/3R3d8nb
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Brian Proffitt @brian.proffitt.org · 04/02/2026
A great friend got this for me, and while I don't know if it's completely true, it definitely makes me feel appreciated!
Notebook labelled "Chaos Coordinator"
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Brian Proffitt @brian.proffitt.org · 10/01/2026
Is it bad when the incoming phishing/catfish spam gives you the best dopamine hit of the day?
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Brian Proffitt @brian.proffitt.org · 23/11/2025
When I get a seat in an exit row, the only thing I want to know is, do I put the door on the seat, or chuck it out the door?
Seat-bacl placard illustrating how to use the emergency exit door on a plane
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Brian Proffitt @brian.proffitt.org · 01/09/2025
@rallybingo.bsky.social Bingo!!(
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Brian Proffitt @brian.proffitt.org · 01/09/2025
She was Rio the Green Witch in the Friday Night Costume Contest, so yeah, she's covered.
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Brian Proffitt @brian.proffitt.org · 03/06/2025
Jedis, beware!
Author's email notification avatar, with 66 unread. (Author is wielding a lightsaber in the picture)
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Brian Proffitt @brian.proffitt.org · 29/01/2025
Spent the day exploring Copenhagen on the way to #FOSDEM
The Little Mermaid statue, Copenhagen Hyhavn, Copenhagen Rosenborg Castle, Copenhagen
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Brian Proffitt @brian.proffitt.org · 28/12/2024
I feel like collecting interesting SSIDs is going to be a little side thing...
Phone notification for available SSID "Dave's_Hot_Internet"
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Brian Proffitt @brian.proffitt.org · 27/12/2024
Meanwhile, this is not sus at all in ATL. 🙂
Phone notification for an open WiFi network with the SSID "Free_Puppies"
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Brian Proffitt @brian.proffitt.org · 07/11/2024
Sent friend first meme, got this second meme back 5 minutes later with a "FTFY." #seen
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Brian Proffitt @brian.proffitt.org · 28/09/2023
3.5 years later, the 'VID has caught up with me. It was a nice run.
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Brian Proffitt @brian.proffitt.org · 16/06/2023
Not quite a blue sky, but it's the first time I've ever seen a parking lot rainbow!
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Brian Proffitt @brian.proffitt.org · 11/06/2023
Happy #Pride Month!
Klingon High Chancellor Gowron: "Glory to You and Your Identity" Overlaid with pride flag.
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Brian Proffitt @brian.proffitt.org · 28/05/2023
The view from Brooklyn is gorgeous today.
Brooklyn Bridge from Brooklyn Bridge Park.
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Brian Proffitt @brian.proffitt.org · 21/05/2023
Well this is awkward.
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Brian Proffitt @brian.proffitt.org · 19/05/2023
OH: Being my friend just means hanging out the window going, "weeeee!" like the Geico pig. Me: Can I be something more majestic? Them:
Unicorn eating a rainbow
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Brian Proffitt @brian.proffitt.org · 15/05/2023
Going into consignment stores with a friend may not be your cup of tea, but sometimes you can find amazing things!
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Brian Proffitt @brian.proffitt.org · 13/05/2023
Have a narwhal good day!
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Brian Proffitt @brian.proffitt.org · 10/05/2023
Evening view.
Skyline view of Vancouver, BC.
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Brian Proffitt @brian.proffitt.org · 08/05/2023
Dark mode
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