Hi, I'm Leda
I'm a software engineer
This is ELIDA, my digital assistant.
Who?
Canis Ledus is indigenous to Northern Germany, where the member of the species delights in the flatness of the land. The humidity as well as the sea breeze are essential to this wild animal's survival and thrival.
While many have attempted to domesticate this noble creature, its unusual hostility towards children based on a primitive and visceral fear of small human beings makes it unfit as a family pet. This unfortunate condition is being currently remedied with decent exposure under the observation of capable veterinarians.
To help people is this incredible specimen's foremost desire and greatest joy in life and through stubborn determination, quick wit, and sheer audacity, she claims all things are possible. Her territorial cry generally sounds like a pleasant, "How may I help?"
Leda's text-based adventure
You are born in 1991 in Ukraine, it's a different time, and a different place. You are the product of centuries of resentment, so you find another settlement.
Working with Leda
I had the pleasure of working closely with Leda, and without a doubt, she stands out as one of the most exceptional individuals I've had the privilege to collaborate with. Her energy is contagious, and she knows how to keep the vibe positive and fun in our team. But don't let her playful side fool you; when it comes to work, she's all business. Leda's got this knack for seeing the big picture and making sure our projects are not just good for now but set up for success down the road. Plus, her testing skills? They're next level. Our applications are practically bulletproof because of her attention to detail. She's not just a coworker; she's a friend you can count on. Always ready to lend an ear or offer a helping hand. She consistently goes above and beyond to support her teammates. I have no doubt that she will continue to excel in her future endeavors, and I wholeheartedly endorse her for any opportunity she pursues.
— Karan Hudia
Anything nice I can say about Mother will be discounted as nepotism, however I must mention this woman's unwavering focus that makes her such an effective keyboard-clickity-clacker, she delights both in the Click as well as the Clack! Though I'm starving on an hourly basis, it does not seem to affect her dedication to the Shiny Windows. Please let the Authorities know that I am but a poor puppy that needs high-quality food.
— Aira Wolf z Tuřanského dvora
I got the opportunity to work with Leda at Grover. She was my mentor during that time, and I just have good words to describe her. She is the most brilliant, honest, and funny person I've met, she helped me not only improve my technical skills, but to overcome personal challenges and blockers that didn't allow me to truly trust myself. Blockers that I didn't even know I had and she cleverly pointed out, always from a place of respect and empathy. She taught me so much, and even though we are not working together anymore, I know I am taking these learnings with me wherever I go.
— Marta Gilabert Guzman
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Currently reading
American Hagwon (2026)
by Min Jin Lee
Just finished reading
A Quiet Company of Dangerous Men: The Forgotten British Special Operations Soldiers of World War II (2024)
by Shannon Monaghan
Rating: 4 / 5 stars
No doubt about it, this is great academic work. This book is well-researched, at times entertaining, but never going too far away from the facts. It's a collection of Wikipedia notes and anecdotes, it doesn't indulge in conjecture, it's appropriate for a book written by a female historian who doesn't want to be torn apart by the hypocrisy of her peers.
That's what made me sad about it. Though it's implied that these men were unhappy not as a result of their profession, but their profession allowed them to be someone they're not, it's too interwoven with patriotism. Though it's said through a quote that their country disapproved of who they truly were, so they tried to find protection through the ultimate sacrifice, it's too enmeshed with traitors, and double agents who worked for Section D. You have to read between the lines to understand that it was a complicated time, and the notion of Good Guys and Bad Guys so prevalent in the US mentality simply didn't translate to their British colleagues.
Some of these conclusions are included towards the end of the book, through multiple accounts of people who wished to comment, but it was limited, since it was about the Cambridge Five and the biggest scandal and embarrassment of the British Intelligence. It didn't quite come through that the whole book was leading up to it, as the inevitable climax, after time and time again politics had let these men down. I think it's a shame.
Nonetheless, I enjoyed it for what it was, I will misremember stories about Peter Kemp until the day I die (because they scarred me for life), and I recommend this book to anyone who can read beyond "Man, what in the world am I complaining about, I may have flaws, but I didn't fight in WWII, so how fucked up can I be?" Buddy, calm down. It's not a tale about the nature of masculinity, it's a tale about being so worthless to your own country it keeps saving money on your parachutes!
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