Hey there

Aphyr, or Kyle Kingsbury, is a computer safety researcher working at Stripe. He's notable for having written the Riemann monitoring system, an introduction to the programming in Clojure, and the Jepsen series analyzing distributed systems correctness. He smashes databases in San Francisco.

Around ze web

• I've got a Twitter account for snarky jokes, selfies, databases, and leather.
• There's a bunch of fun software on GitHub.
• S/M writing and photos live on Tumblr.
• You could also (snrk) connect with me on LinkedIn.

Frequently asked questions

Pronouns?

"He", "him", and "his", if you please. Chances are I'll answer to "pup", too.

How long does a Jepsen test take?

Usually 2-4 weeks for getting the system installed, configured, and writing/running tests, plus vendor back-and-forth. Writing a post typically takes ~10 hours, and another 6 or so for editing. Talks take about a week to write and another week to rehearse.

Have you tested X?

Every Jepsen test is here.

Can you test X next?

Tests take about a month. I do take suggestions into consideration, but I can't promise you anything. Backlog is a few years long at this point.

Why haven't you reviewed my pull request?

I'm so sorry. Life keeps getting in the way of me being a responsive maintainer. Your hard work deserves better!