Some computational physics courses in parts of Canada are still taught in Fortran90. I also worked in a lab (in 2005) which still used 5 1/4" floppy disks. The difference between these and NASA, of course, being choice.
Yes. A good friend of mine still uses FORTRAN regularly for scientific computing, and has worked at supercomputing centers all over the world (NCSA, ORNL, IVEC in Australia, LBNL...). She just got her PhD around 2006-2007-ish, so it's not like she's ancient, either.
Completed a M.Sc in Physics with a focus on theoretical (computational) problems. Worked in the gaming industry for a while, and more recently branching out into Machine Learning for more interesting applications.
It's a great start to something desperately needed in Hong Kong. Almost everything software related is outsourced to other countries, and those who do programming within Hong Kong are mostly foreigners. Since it is not currently taken seriously as a career, it is also difficult to make a living wage. (Although a living wage is difficult for most careers there)
Location: Ontario, Canada
Remote: Yes
Willing to relocate: Within Canada or USA
Technologies: C/C++, Python, Scikit-Learn, Pandas, Lua, Git, Perforce, PhysX, Fortran90
Résumé/CV: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/alexvyskocil
Email: alex.vyskocil@gmail.com
I am a Master's graduate in theoretical physics. Worked remotely as a gaming engine core developer. Also worked in a start-up environment (in Hong Kong) using machine learning. Looking for interesting software work using any technology/language.
Completed a M.Sc in Physics with a focus on theoretical (computational) problems. Worked in the gaming industry for a while, and more recently branching out into Machine Learning for more interesting applications.
