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Alexandra

@owlex@tech.lgbt

Trans software team lead from Leipzig trying to get better at Go (currently 13k, send help 😅). Building AI tools, leading teams, and figuring out life one alphabet letter at a time.

Tech, science, pop music, & bad jokes welcome. she/her 🏳️‍⚧️

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Joined April 09, 2023

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Alexandra @owlex@tech.lgbt · Jun 01, 2026

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Welcoming committee @welcome@friends.deko.cloud

it’s been a while since I started using Mastodon again, so I think it’s time for an #Introduction. I’m Alexandra, a trans girl from Leipzig working in software development and marketing. Actually I lead two teams in these areas. Currently I’m trying to navigate the reasonable use of LLMs and agentic coding, so I post a lot about that. Sometimes I also post about my favourite hobby, Go. the board game, not the language. I like cats, k-pop and food, and I’m currently trying to get better at Korean cuisine. would be glad to connect 💛

Alexandra @owlex@tech.lgbt · May 05, 2026

Replying to @menelion@dragonscave.space

@menelion I don’t know if this is relevant here. But wasn’t Bun acquired by Anthropic recently?

Alexandra @owlex@tech.lgbt · May 03, 2026

Replying to @aadil@paktodon.asia

@aadil@paktodon.asia They are putting Linux in my estrogen?!

Alexandra @owlex@tech.lgbt · Apr 28, 2026

started a "tools, tips & findings" thread in our company Slack today. no agenda, no format rules. just: share what works for you

4 people posted within hours. honestly that made my whole day

I love being the person who opens these spaces

Alexandra @owlex@tech.lgbt · Apr 19, 2026

Replying to @nopatience@swecyb.com

@nopatience@swecyb.com I use Claude with Postgres MCPs at work Documented some useful queries and Domain knowledge in the Claude.md Then I gave this to my non technical employees. Now they ask Claude questions to get Data. Questions they normally would’ve asked me. And also questions they would have never bothered to ask me I think this is a much underrated usecase of LLMs

Alexandra @owlex@tech.lgbt · Mar 31, 2026

Replying to @indigoviolet@tech.lgbt

@indigoviolet best kind of clickbait

Alexandra @owlex@tech.lgbt · Mar 31, 2026

Replying to @siracusa@mastodon.social

@siracusa@mastodon.social thank you for using your platform to think of us

Alexandra @owlex@tech.lgbt · Mar 26, 2026

Upgrade the containers for my Go Stones from sad and grey plastic to fancy wooden bowls 🥰🥰🥰
#baduk #weiqi

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Alexandra @owlex@tech.lgbt · Feb 17, 2026

Replying to @firepoet@tech.lgbt

@firepoet@tech.lgbt Thank you, Stephen. While we still don’t have the same position. This post captures what I am looking out for in my employees and myself

Alexandra @owlex@tech.lgbt · Feb 16, 2026

Replying to @firepoet@tech.lgbt

@firepoet@tech.lgbt @the_other_jon@mastodon.social Thank you for this answer 😊 I respect that position, and you're right that ethical stances often require sacrifice. But I think we're drawing different lines here. I don't see AI as something we can just starve by not using it. It's already everywhere, being used by corporations, governments, everyone. So for me, the question is: do I abstain entirely while others use it uncritically, or do I use it thoughtfully and keep pushing for better regulation? I am trying to navigate the reality I am living in. As I said in other posts it helps me navigate with my ADHD and also I’m kind of forced to use it at work. What I am doing is to advocate for using different models at work and talking with people about the problems of AI. All while being really excited how we can use it to make lives better, because it has cool use cases. Also I am pragmatic singular boycott never helped much. We need regulations in place, that’s the most important thing

Alexandra @owlex@tech.lgbt · Feb 16, 2026

Replying to @airisdamon@mastodon.social

@airisdamon@mastodon.social @the_other_jon@mastodon.social I'm not sure we need to democratically control the technology itself, but we absolutely need to hold companies accountable for their methods. And since these models are built on OUR collective knowledge, we should demand open weight models and not be forbidden from using them. The true impact of LLMs is still unfolding. If they turn out to be like the telephone or internet, then yes, strong regulatory control is needed. But if they're more like one compiler among many, maybe not. What's clear: We need to close the legal loopholes that let companies profit parasitically from society without giving back. Democratic control means informed engagement, not avoidance.

Alexandra @owlex@tech.lgbt · Feb 16, 2026

Replying to @the_other_jon@mastodon.social

@the_other_jon@mastodon.social I'm aware of these problems, and many more (energy waste, OpenAI's exploitation of workers in Africa for manual training, copyright theft, data mining). My question stands: Why is it wrong to use something critically while being aware of its problems? Especially when we're in the middle of such a massive technological shift that we should understand it. And when capitalism is forcing it into everything anyway, isn't informed usage better than ignorance? And it's not even just about American companies anymore. We're in a global race for AI dominance now. This whole topic is incredibly complex. I respect you for having these principles, but I think taking it out on a podcast, which reports about technology is a little weird. Though it's your decision 😊

Alexandra @owlex@tech.lgbt · Feb 16, 2026

Replying to @the_other_jon@mastodon.social

@the_other_jon@mastodon.social @jamesthomson@mastodon.social I was confused about this change as well. But they use Apple products, while being sceptical about the company. What’s wrong about using ai as a useful tool, while knowing its problems?

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