User:Shimei

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Wikipedia:Babel
ja この利用者は日本語を母語としています。
en-4 This user speaks English at a near-native level.
C This user can program in C.
hs This user can program in Haskell.
This user can program in Scheme.
xhtml This user can write XHTML.
.css This user can write Cascading Style Sheets.
W3C This user believes in compliance with W3C standards.
This user contributes using Linux.
This user contributes using Opera.
Search user languages

Identity

Shimei (使命) is Japanese for "mission", often in the sense of a purpose in life. The meaning is similar to raison d'etre, if you're into French.

I am Japanese by nationality and ethnicity, but I currently reside in Canada where I am studying Computer Science at the University of British Columbia.

In my field of study, I am particularly interested in theoretical branches such as type theory, information theory, and mathematical logic. However, I am also a tinkerer at heart and enjoy working with electronics and system programming. On the practical side, the programming languages I am most familiar with are C, Haskell, and Scheme. I have participated in the Google Summer of Code program for Haskell.org.

I am also an avid anime viewer. Most of my contributions to Wikipedia have been on anime articles so far (such as on Shuffle! or My-Otome). Drop me a note if you like anime too (especially if you want help on an article or somesuch).

Currently watching

I may be willing to do some translating of Japanese articles to English as well.

Role Models

Contact

If you wish to contact me, you can reach me at:

  • E-mail: shimei+wikipedia at gmail dot com
  • Google Talk: shimei at gmail dot com