Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (October 2025)

SEEKING WORK Location: Greater New York Area Remote: Yes (US-based) Willing to relocate: No Services - Web development, Data engineering, Cloud sysadmin + DevOps, Software consulting, Tech leadership About Me: I’m Karan Krishnani, an independent software consultant with over 15 years of experience in full-stack development, cloud architectures, and AI integrations. I’m currently looking for projects as a fractional embedded team member (10–20 hours/week). My background includes building scalable solutions for industries like healthcare, government, and financial services. What my last client had to say about my work: Karan is a reliable and results-oriented individual who consistently delivered high-quality work. Technologies: Languages: JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, Python, Swift, PHP | Frontend: React/Redux, Next.js, Vue, Angular, TailwindCSS | Backend: Node.js/Express, Apollo GraphQL, Sequelize | Cloud: AWS, Azure, GCP, Heroku, Netlify | AI/ML: Hugging Face, Jupyter, DataBricks, Transformers.js | Observability: AppDynamics, Sentry, DataDog, Grafana | Other Tools: Docker, Terraform, Figma, Git, SST Résumé/CV: https://karankrishnani.com/resume LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/karan-krishnani Email: karan.krishnani at gmail dot com

SEEKING WORK | Mexico City / Remote | Senior Full-Stack Developer with excellent communication skills Technologies: NodeJS/Express, Rails, React/Vue/Solid, Dart/Flutter, Native HTML Web Components, Terraform, Kubernetes, Serverless, Firebase, Typescript, Rich Text Editors, Stripe Résumé/CV: https://hottest.hot.page Email: twfarnam at gmail.com Hey, I'm Tim, a senior fullstack developer from New York, now based in Mexico. I have more than 12 YoE on all kinds of web apps as well as mobile and server environments. I love backend and APIs, but I have a passion for pixel-perfect UIs and frontend magic. I have built many of my own projects from start to finish so I have learned a lot about good UX/UI, can choose the best technologies for the job, spot problems before they arrive and write solid tests. My prior career in journalism made me a great communicator and writer. I also enjoy devops and managing servers using Linux, Docker and Kubernetes. I have built many apps on AWS and Google Cloud, including using Terraform for infra and Github Actions for CI/CD. Right now, I have a side hustle bootstrapping Hot Page (https://hot.page) and releasing native HTML web components as part of my open source project HotFX (https://fx.hot.page).

SEEKING WORK - Remote - A Designer Who Can Code I love solving complex problems and have 14 years of experience in Fin-Tech, Journalism, TV and Media, Health, Science, and more. I've taken countless projects from 0 to 1 working with clients like JPMorgan Chase, Santander Bank, Rob Walling, Trello, Peter Diamandis, Syncthing, SimplyCredit and others. I'm experienced in Vue.js, Django, Phoenix framework, Quasar, just to name a few. I pick up new tech easily and like working on complex products. I can help you with: - Product Design: I help identify and solve the real problems your users face. Whether you're struggling with low engagement, confusing user flows, or a product that doesn't quite meet market needs, I dig deep into user pain points to design solutions that actually work. From ground-up product strategy to fixing specific friction points that are hurting your metrics. - Front-end Development: I can turn the design into a pixel perfect product. Being able to design and develop allows me to move at speeds otherwise impossible by cutting a lot of the steps otherwise needed. I take my work very seriously and put a lot of work into excellent communication, proper planning, and last but not least, properly understanding your product so that we can produce great results. Portfolio at: https://gilli.is Contact me at gilli@hn.gilli.is

SEEKING WORK | REMOTE (US) | Fractional CMO, B2B SaaS in data, AI, GRC I provide the strategic leadership and alignment for B2B SaaS startups and scale-ups who need to define their go-to-market strategy, unify their teams, and exceed pipeline, ARR, and NRR goals, without the cost or overhead of a full-time CMO. Bio: Michele Reister is an award-winning B2B SaaS marketing leader with 25+ years of experience scaling startups, driving growth in scale-ups, and guiding enterprise GTM transformations. Her career has been spent in SaaS products for enterprise IT departments, including data platforms, analytics, and governance, risk & compliance automation. With two successful exits, certification in the GTM Operating System (GTM OS®), and an active member of the CMOx Accelerator, she helps growth-stage founders and CEOs eliminate random acts of marketing and align their teams around a proven path to predictable revenue. Michele has built and inspired cross-functional teams across PLG and sales-led motions, crafted messaging and positioning that stick, co-sold with hyperscalers (AWS, GCP, Azure) and GSIs, and designed RevOps dashboards that connect marketing impact directly to revenue. She transforms complex go-to-market challenges into scalable, data-driven systems that fuel sustainable growth. To learn more and contact me, visit my website: https://confidencegtm.com/

SEEKING WORK | Denver, CO | Remote | Mechanical Engineer | CNC Machining Mechanical engineer with a strong background in CNC manufacturing. I work with clients ranging from start-ups to established corporations, helping to consult and manufacture prototypes. Proficient in CAD design, and have in-house capabilities to machine parts for clients on Haas and Doosan CNC equipment in my 5000 square foot facility. I am able to guide my clients hand when it comes to proper tolerancing, fits, and material selection while overall designing a manufacturable product without excess production costs. Recent work includes designing and machining specialized electrical enclosures, racecar parts and more. A recent area of focus is single point incremental forming (SPIF) for low volume sheet metal forming. I am well rounded with skills outside of mechanical engineering including experience in automation and control systems, robotics, software development (Python, C++, Java) and more. Current projects of mine include developing engine dynamometer systems, including the required control systems and mechanical assemblies to accurately test racing engines: https://www.precisiondynotech.com/ Email: Sean@SeanBeever.com | Web: https://seanbeever.com