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James Thomas

@thomasj

current: software consultant previous: serverless devrel lead & open-source dev @IBMCloud. @openwhisk committer. @serverlessldn organiser.

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Finally wrote up how I built an AI-powered virtual speed camera: jamesthom.as/2022/05/ai-pow… I did this about 12 months ago now - it was actually successful in helping persuade the council to install traffic calming measures on the road.


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The Safer Streets trial is well under way in Withington 🚸 🚶🚴 @crispeater @beenetwork @becky_cham


Why shouldn't I use @awscloud Cognito UserPool Group Roles to provide Lambda access to backend services via AssumeRoleWithWebIdentity using the JWT? I know Cognito Identity Pools is the "proper" solution - but seems like overkill for simple use-cases.


Still buzzing off yesterday. Ended up sat about 10 foot from the 🐐. Almost close enough to touch 😂. UTFR 🔴🔴🔴.

thomasj's tweet image. Still buzzing off yesterday. Ended up sat about 10 foot from the 🐐. Almost close enough to touch 😂. UTFR 🔴🔴🔴.
thomasj's tweet image. Still buzzing off yesterday. Ended up sat about 10 foot from the 🐐. Almost close enough to touch 😂. UTFR 🔴🔴🔴.
thomasj's tweet image. Still buzzing off yesterday. Ended up sat about 10 foot from the 🐐. Almost close enough to touch 😂. UTFR 🔴🔴🔴.

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A resident of Manchester built an artificial intelligent powered speed camera, and used the evidence to persuade his local council to install traffic calming jamesthom.as/2022/05/ai-pow…


Bouldering outdoors in the Peak District last weekend. First problem... finding a route down once you've topped out.

thomasj's tweet image. Bouldering outdoors in the Peak District last weekend. First problem... finding a route down once you've topped out.

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Snake Pass is closed to traffic, but Derbyshire Council say it's too dangerous to cycle and walk due to works traffic. To protest, we've organised a mass ride to the top Saturday 2pm

HarryHamishGray's tweet image. Snake Pass is closed to traffic, but Derbyshire Council say it's too dangerous to cycle and walk due to works traffic. 

To protest, we've organised a mass ride to the top

Saturday 2pm

I've been a @ManchesterMill subscriber since it started and absolutely love it. I'd be gutted if it wasn't around in future. Go subscribe!

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An editor's note from @joshi about Reach Plc, Google and why we need your help now more than ever. manchestermill.co.uk/p/a-surreal-he…


🎶Bruno, Bruno, Bruno 🎶 🔴🇵🇹

thomasj's tweet image. 🎶Bruno, Bruno, Bruno 🎶 🔴🇵🇹

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Rest in peace Mark Fisher.

AaronBastani's tweet image. Rest in peace Mark Fisher.
AaronBastani's tweet image. Rest in peace Mark Fisher.

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Manchester embraced China. Then things started to get sticky. 🇨🇳A fascinating, deeply-reported long read by @kwan_jacklin. manchestermill.co.uk/p/manchester-e…


Still buzzing off Saturday. What a match. Up the reds! 🔴🔴🔴

thomasj's tweet image. Still buzzing off Saturday. What a match. Up the reds! 🔴🔴🔴

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