Based in Invercargill, New Zealand. A list of the tech luminaries I wished I could become is a long one, from Nasir Gebelli and Bill Budge and Paul Lutus to Dennis Ritchie and Dave Cutler and many, so while I've failed I suppose at least I've aimed high.
Outside of HN, if you want to talk tech with me then try the Australian forum called Whirlpool - https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum/127