Hi, my name is Jaśmina Michajłow, I am an architect from Poland, and I am also studying Computer Science at University of Warsaw.
In field of Computer Science, so far I learned Pascal, C and basics of Python, this semester I learn Java. I work on Linux, and I am familiar with gnu toolchain (gcc, makefiles). I know it's not that much, but I learn fast. For instance, last semester I passed operating system classes (C), which required writing several parallel programs with IPC and pthreads. I have some code samples I can share, but not many yet. I used Pascal on "Introduction to Programming" (lecturer did not allow C there :( ), where I also used Python to write automated tests to my programs. I am also an engineer in Architecture, with over a year of professional experience. I am fluent with AutoCad, SketchUp or ArchiCad. I see a clear need for development of open source alternatives to architects programs, since originals are very expensive (compared to incomes of average architect's office in Poland). There's also space for improvement in terms of interoperability and accessibility. I learned about GNU project several months ago, and I am impressed by it's so-far achievements. In fields of software for architects, I might be helpful by bridging two specializations. Among the proposed subjects, I think I might try to write some automated tests (I can generate test data in original programs), and I could try to make some progress on writing dwg files support (I agree it's needed) but it's marked as hard, so I am not sure if I am experienced enough. Maybe if we exchange some information here we can figure it out. I haven't used LibreDWG yet (at least not directly), I learned about it from SoC web site. I will try to dive into it's code this weekend, but I am afraid I won't be able to come up with design/implementation proposals before SoC deadline. Is there anything else I can do in support my application? Kindest Regards Jaśmina Michajłow
