Darren Kirby
Self Employed
Penticton, British Columbia, Canada
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Top SchoolDarren Kirby is a versatile freelance writer, photographer, and naturalist based in Penticton, BC, with 11 years of professional experience translating field observation into compelling stories and images. He specializes in coverage of birds, bees, pollinators, and local flora while also producing commercial and architectural photography for clients including municipal and corporate partners. A former Unix sysadmin and longtime developer, Darren brings deep technical literacy—ranging from Linux/FreeBSD administration to decades of programming in languages from Python to C—to his creative work, which helps him craft precise, research-driven content. His background as a long-haul trucker and hands-on naturalist gives him uncommon access to regional landscapes and practical perspectives that enliven his writing and photography. Currently completing advanced training in melittology and a professional writing certificate, he blends scientific knowledge with storytelling to serve editorial, conservation, and commercial projects.
12 years of coding experience
26 years of employment as a software developer
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Okanagan University CollegeMaster Melittologist Program, Master Melittologist Program at Oregon State UniversityProfessional Writing Certificate specializing in Marketing and Public Relations, Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing, A, Professional Writing Certificate specializing in Marketing and Public Relations, Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing, A at University of CalgaryLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies at Simon Fraser University
English, Spanish, French, Spanish
Stackoverflow
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2kreached
5answers
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Github Skills (13)
biodiversity9
biodiversity-informatics9
api8
api-client8
python7
memory-management6
linux6
assembly6
mountpoint6
ruby6
scopes6
mips6
flac2
Programming languages (3)
Github contributions (5)
DarrenKirby/cozenage
Aug 2025 - Jul 2026
Contributions:144 pushes, 1 branch, 1 tag in 10 months
DarrenKirby/ULL-userland
Mar 2015 - Aug 2025
Contributions:68 pushes in 10 years 7 months
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