I've worked with people in the past who only call me by a handle, even face to face. Some people really could care less depending on the scene. Other people will want to know everything about you, and it's your preference where your boundaries lie.
I've also hired anonymous engineers before, depending on the work. If it's confidential IP or user data, it's risky to work with anonymous employees, though I am fine with them being pseudonymous within the company as long as I have verifiable data on file in the event of a sudden disappearance, breach of contract or something else.
Personally, I have a few handles as well as my company, and different engagements may go through me personally or through my company. I'm forthcoming about my name in less public spaces, but Hacker News is quite a public space. I still sometimes consider attaching my name, but for now I don't. I express my own opinion on this website and don't want it to affect others.
Bennett Foddy and Zach Gage have a great video [0] about the value in prominently attaching your name to your life's work and brand, and I think they raise very valid points. There are pros and cons to every approach, and I just recommend letting your principles and personal boundaries guide you; if you're fine with your name being public or semi-public, go for it. If not, you can still carve a unique path through this industry with a healthy bit of networking and showing up with a shovel.
I typically move business correspondence to a personal email that does contain my name as well, though a lot of correspondence also happens under a handle elsewhere on the web.
I've worked with people in the past who only call me by a handle, even face to face. Some people really could care less depending on the scene. Other people will want to know everything about you, and it's your preference where your boundaries lie.
I've also hired anonymous engineers before, depending on the work. If it's confidential IP or user data, it's risky to work with anonymous employees, though I am fine with them being pseudonymous within the company as long as I have verifiable data on file in the event of a sudden disappearance, breach of contract or something else.
Personally, I have a few handles as well as my company, and different engagements may go through me personally or through my company. I'm forthcoming about my name in less public spaces, but Hacker News is quite a public space. I still sometimes consider attaching my name, but for now I don't. I express my own opinion on this website and don't want it to affect others.
Bennett Foddy and Zach Gage have a great video [0] about the value in prominently attaching your name to your life's work and brand, and I think they raise very valid points. There are pros and cons to every approach, and I just recommend letting your principles and personal boundaries guide you; if you're fine with your name being public or semi-public, go for it. If not, you can still carve a unique path through this industry with a healthy bit of networking and showing up with a shovel.
I typically move business correspondence to a personal email that does contain my name as well, though a lot of correspondence also happens under a handle elsewhere on the web.
By the way, I love your portfolio!
[0] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4UFC0y1tY0