Hello! I’m Kamil Monicz, also known as Zaczero, a FOSS Developer and OpenStreetMap mapper, dedicated to preserving people’s privacy and freedom. I’m on a mission to bring about positive change.
Obsessed with tech — constantly learning, experimenting, and finding new ways to solve real-world problems. I love getting my hands dirty with the latest gadgets and software.
Keeping things simple. I believe that simplicity is key to solving complex problems. By keeping things simple, we can avoid unnecessary complications and focus on what matters. I enjoy finding elegant solutions that are easy to use and built to last.
Privacy and freedom. I believe in people’s right to own their data and their technology. That’s the kind of future I want to build and live in. When creating software, I always take privacy-first approach.
Getting things done. My motto is simple: make it work first, then make it nice. I focus on delivering functional and efficient solutions without getting distracted by unnecessary frills. I actively avoid distractions, plan ahead, and focus on the task at hand.
Not afraid to fail. I’m not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. To me, failure is just another step on the path to success. I learn from mistakes and use them to grow and improve as a person.
Python: From simple scripts to AI-enabled systems, Python is my primary programming language. I love its simplicity, versatility, and the vast ecosystem of libraries and tooling. It enables me to quickly turn ideas into reality.
Reproducibility: I’m a strong advocate of Nix and NixOS. I support the idea of having environments, builds and deployments that are both reproducible and reliable. It’s a fundamental part of stress-free development.
GNU/Linux: Servers, networks, and systems administration. My years long privacy journey has led me to GNU/Linux, and I’ve never looked back. Today, I manage my own infrastructure and services, cutting down on third-party dependencies and costs.
Data Science: Data is the essence of tech magic. While I don’t consider myself an expert, I have a solid understanding of general concepts and frameworks. This lets me solve new problems in creative ways and achieve broader impact with my work.
Frameworks/Libraries: FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, Cython, Keras, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, scikit-image, OpenCV, SciPy, NumPy, Polars, Pandas, and more.
Languages: Python is my language of choice, but I also have experience with C, C#, and JavaScript/TypeScript. I’m looking forward to explore Go in the future.
One of my biggest projects is OpenStreetMap-NG, a complete Python rewrite of OpenStreetMap platform. It’s faster, better, and more accessible. If open maps are your thing, check it out here: https://github.com/openstreetmap-ng/openstreetmap-ng.
You’ll probably find me tinkering with my servers, exploring the depths of CPython’s inner workings, geeking out over security talks (Defcon is my favourite), or mapping my hometown in 360°.
Working on multiple issues at once. Such situations make me generally less efficient. I prefer to work and focus on one task at a time and see it through to completion.
Remembering non-technical things. When it comes to everyday stuff, I rely heavily on my calendar and notes. I have a tendency to forget names, often needing to ask multiple times.
…and more. Nobody’s perfect, but I’m always working on improving myself.
If you like what I do and want to support my work, you can do so in a few ways. Every contribution is greatly appreciated and keeps me motivated to continue pushing forward. Thank you!
Ethereum (ETH) + tokens:
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Binance Smart Chain (BNB) + tokens:
0xb2dB67e30b589F7f199acF6e70e40747398f6802
Cardano (ADA) + tokens:
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You can reach me at kamil@monicz.dev. Optionally encrypt a message using my PGP public key below. If you would like to ensure the authenticity of our conversation, simply request a signature from me to verify my identity. I will never decline it.
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