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Robert Hammen

@hammen

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Also hammen @hachyderm .io I manage macOS/iOS/iPadOS for @SpaceX . @duranduran & Green Bay @packers fan.

South Bay LA, California
Joined December 2008
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@hammen
Robert Hammen
4 months
@_DylanSmall_ Yeah, no one who hasn’t worked for SpaceX can understand just how hard we work, how much sweat/tears/sometimes blood, we put into it. Hat-tip to all of the folks at Starbase, helping develop the future, not just of SpaceX, but of humanity.
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5 years
Want to block macOS Catalina from showing up in Software Update preferences on macOS Mojave? sudo /usr/sbin/softwareupdate --ignore "macOS Catalina" prevents it from appearing! Credit to @wegotoeleven #macadmin #catalina
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6 years
“I don’t even know myself, because I’m becoming someone else...” One year. 148 lbs. #keto #exercise #strengthtraining #hardwork #feelgreat #neverdoubtme
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2 years
Seeing @duranduran premiere their “A Hollywood High” movie in, where else, Hollywood… #ahollywoodhigh #duranduranfilm
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5 years
On a personal note, I've resigned my position at the National Institutes of Health. I’m taking my talents to South Bay LA, going to work at @SpaceX helping change humanity’s future. I start in Hawthorne, CA soon; my wife and I will relocate from MD to South Bay LA in early 2020.
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Robert Hammen
6 years
Decided to show off what I’ve been working on the last 10+ months: me! Thanks to a ketogenic diet + using my @Apple Watch for activity and fitness tracking, I’m down 133 lbs since March 19 of last year. Still have a ways to go, but I know I’ll get there...
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Robert Hammen
10 years
I'd like to see this DirecTV ad done for real: http://t.co/KCYeeTJA2i
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2 years
@nursekelsey This may be relevant:
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3 years
1/ New Research: HIV-like mechanism of immune system destruction found in Sars Cov 2 (Covid 19) infection. Sars 2 has now been found to infect the immune system directly causing immune system cell death and depletion using a mechanism similar to HIV.
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9 years
Some of the @ukpackers folks celebrating a @packers win! 6-0 #whew http://t.co/KwbPSCMMVn
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Robert Hammen
4 years
Our sweet old Bella girl crossed the rainbow bridge at 3:18 pm PST today (in-home euthanasia due to kidney failure). Our hearts are broken.
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11 months
Four years at @SpaceX as of today. Time is flying. From 80 total launches, and 13 in 2019, none with people, and 120 Starlink satellites, to 290 total, 91 so far in 2023, 42 humans to orbit, and over 5000 Starlink satellites. Fortunate to work with so many brilliant people.
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Robert Hammen
3 years
@itszachariahj Every year, like clockwork…
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4 years
@AaronNagler How you know the next Crew Dragon was built right… look at the helmet on the lower right:
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Robert Hammen
5 years
Significant Changes in macOS 10.15 Catalina of Interest to Mac Admins:
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3 years
@StegNCheese Dude. That was me almost 4 years ago. Decided I had enough, did low carb and intermittent fasting and lost over 180 lbs over 19 months.
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6 years
@capitalweather Also, video of some snowplow action in Bethesda... #snurlough
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1 year
@GBPdaily Coaching, followed by inexperience and then injuries.
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Robert Hammen
8 years
Snowmaggedon 2017 update: sticking to the pavement in North Bethesda cc @capitalweather
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Robert Hammen
1 year
@AndrewBrandt Pretty accurate. And, eight years ago, I got married at Lambeau Field on the 4th of July. It really was the best day of the year to be in Green Bay.
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@nursekelsey 24 hrs later and zero side effects. Not even a sore arm!
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Robert Hammen
2 years
@nursekelsey I went low-carb (high protein, moderate fat) 5 years ago, and lost over 180 lbs. Have kept most of it off, and working hard to get back to the guy on the right. So much energy and improved mental focus/clarity!
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4 years
Jacqueline Sue Skaar, 1954-2020. Nurse for 35 years, four time esophageal cancer survivor, and my mother-in-law. Beloved spouse of Ole for 46+ years, and most definitely the strongest woman I’ve ever met. Rest in peace, Jackie.
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Robert Hammen
2 years
@siracusa I documented the use of that tool to help other MacAdmins build profiles to prevent users from disabling login items:
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Robert Hammen
6 years
Fair winds and following seas, @WhatRUTinkin . Rest well. Love you, C.
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Robert Hammen
3 years
Not gonna lie, shed actual tears stepping into the @LambeauField bowl for the first time in almost 3 years…
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Robert Hammen
4 years
I don't post much about my work here, but later today, this will happen (if weather cooperates): I couldn't be more excited. Or proud of the team of brilliant people I work with, working to literally change the world/the future of humanity. Very fortunate.
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Robert Hammen
7 years
Tomorrow will be 5 weeks since I started eating ketogenically. Down 34 lbs so far. Long way to go, but I feel GREAT and so mentally sharp/focused/on my A game. Won’t ever change from this lifestyle. Now, to begin exercising, and I need new clothes...
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Robert Hammen
4 years
Carrying the G here in LA… #GoPackGo #BeatTheRams
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4 months
@_DylanSmall_ Oh, I’ve been there multiple times in the last 3+ years…
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Robert Hammen
7 years
I feel like @AaronNagler would have this in his backyard...
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8 months
Good morning from Starbase!
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3 years
@AaronNagler Of all of the @packers fans I know, figured you’d get the biggest kick out of this. Oh, wait, does this mean we’re the baddies?
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2 years
@BigMack_4 Okay, I LOL’d.
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Robert Hammen
6 years
@capitalweather Pics from #snurlough in Bethesda/Garrett Park/North Bethesda:
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Robert Hammen
2 years
@siracusa sfltool dumpbtm?
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Robert Hammen
2 years
@zachkruse2 Losing 180 lbs and starting an Apple Watch ring closing streak of nearly 1500 days. Changed my life, gave me confidence, led to me getting the job I have.
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Robert Hammen
6 months
It’s not every day you get to give a musician from your favorite-ever band (that you’ve seen in concert dozens of times) a tour of your work…
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Robert Hammen
4 months
@spacesudoer That’s not where they are built, I’ll say that.
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Robert Hammen
9 years
Another Seahawk walk of shame… #scannersquawk #not http://t.co/k62c6LaYId
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Robert Hammen
4 months
@slight_steve @realEstateTrent Loved my time in Bethesda (worked at NIH). Metro, farmer’s markets, Wegman’s. Having said that, the weather/climate and opportunities in SoCal are better. Nice to also get away from politics 24/7 in the DMV. Can’t afford to but a house in either place…
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Robert Hammen
2 years
Hey #macadmins , during an update of macOS Ventura to 13.2 or 13.2.1, your users may be seeing their Macs booting into Recovery (potentially prompting for one or more of {EFI or Recovery Lock pw, admin pw, FileVault PRK). Details and a workaround here:
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Robert Hammen
8 years
Wow, NYC really is a @duranduran kind of town! @SimonJCLeBON
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Robert Hammen
7 years
Four years ago today, I met @Skaared4Life at @LambeauField for a tour. We’re now married almost 2 1/2 years and living in Maryland. I’m a very lucky man who definitely outkicked his coverage.
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Robert Hammen
4 years
@nursekelsey Reminds me of my dad: 8th grade dropout because his dad died, WWII hero, gone 22 years now. More than anything, I wish he could see me now: where I am, what I'm doing.
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Robert Hammen
4 years
@Big_E_14 A Super Bowl trophy! But, great job so far. Keep going, keep your foot on the gas! Great job today!
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Robert Hammen
4 years
Thank you for flying SpaceX, @AstroBehnken @Astro_Doug !
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Robert Hammen
2 years
Three years at @SpaceX as of today. Time flies when you’re {having fun, working hard, helping support those designing/building/repairing/launching rockets and satellites and people}.
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Robert Hammen
4 years
@nursekelsey Everyone seemingly wants to go back to the “normal” world of 2 months ago. That world is gone, not coming back. Time to find the new normal.
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Robert Hammen
2 months
Picked up some new wheels… not a Tesla, basically the opposite. One-owner, relatively unmolested Stryker Blue Metallic G8 GXP, #912 of 1829 made, 1 of 56 in this color. 33k miles and clean as hell. Had an absolute blast driving it back to LA, from Albuquerque.
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Robert Hammen
10 years
Hey, Tony Romo finally beat Aaron Rodgers at something!
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Robert Hammen
7 years
Something new in macOS High Sierra 10.13.2. "Panic Medic Boot" (invoked when I accidentally left Carbon Black Response kexts installed) - keeps third-party kexts from loading by default, after a kext-caused kernel panic.
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11 months
@astroferg If you haven’t received a response yet, DM me an email address.
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Robert Hammen
4 years
@lamw Think you could amplify? @SpaceX is hiring a VMware Systems Engineer in Hawthorne (Los Angeles), CA. It's an amazing place to work, actively changing the world: (Due to ITAR restrictions, US citizens or permanent residents only).
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@hammen
Robert Hammen
7 years
@AaronNagler We've almost filled up the Bingo card:
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Robert Hammen
2 years
Here at the @HollywoodBowl for the third and final night of @duranduran ! Gorgeous SoCal weather, terrific seats, with my love at my side. #DuranLive
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4 years
@nursekelsey Yes. All 2020, but it’s getting worse as we get closer to the election. IMHO, the numbness is likely self-preservation…
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Robert Hammen
5 years
@iamevltwin I can't name names, but this has apparently happened to me *twice* in the last year. Once after 6 interviews in 8 months, the other time after a job offer was extended. And... ghosted. When did this become acceptable behavior?
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Robert Hammen
7 months
Twenty-two years ago: @SpaceX was founded. Today: @SpaceX just successfully launched the world's most powerful (and eventually fully-reusable) rocket, sending the largest vehicle to space. Do not ever bet against the team of brilliant folks I am fortunate to work with.
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Robert Hammen
7 years
Heads up #macadmins - Microsoft added a new version of Microsoft Remote Desktop (10.0.1) to the Mac App Store, as a *new product*, not an upgrade. Fun for VPP and Self Service users everywhere:
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Robert Hammen
9 months
I remember watching this launch from my desk at NIH and thinking, what an amazing company. Never did I ever believe that, 20 months later, I'd be starting there, or 4+ years later, doing the best and most impactful work of my career.
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SIX YEARS AGO, TODAY: The awe-inspiring debut flight of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket, which launched @elonmusk 's Tesla Roadster to an orbit around the sun reaching the distance of Mars! Save 20% on prints from this mission, today only, code 'FH6yrs' →
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8 years
When @tae15adams beats you like a rented mule on @jrjanis ’ touchdown run…
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8 years
Passed the @JAMFSoftware Certified Casper Administrator v9 exam (for the 3rd time, previously v6 and v8).
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Robert Hammen
3 years
2 successful trips to Green Bay this season… hopefully more next year. Wouldn’t mind seeing Green Bay playing in Los Angeles in mid-February…
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Robert Hammen
5 years
Using Jamf Pro to suppress macOS Catalina upgrade from appearing in Software Update: 1) create a new policy, recurring check-in, run once 2) in Files and Processes, Execute Command /usr/sbin/softwareupdate --ignore "macOS Catalina" 3) Scope to macOS 10.14 systems only
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1 year
Gotta bring back the goods from WI…
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5 years
MacAdmins: The Apple Packagepocalypse (2019 edition) is upon us. Most of your previously-downloaded OS installers (not Catalina) and packages will stop working TODAY. More details here... #macadmin #packagepocalypse #apple
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9 years
@SwiftOnSecurity “I once tried to explain Kerberos to a colleague. Then we both didn’t understand it…”
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@hammen
Robert Hammen
7 years
First of two flights today. Vacation starts now! #PuertoVallarta #LonAndJamieWeddingCelebration
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3 years
Just for you, @coreybehnke
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9 years
I have accepted a new job working as Sr Mac Admin at a large government agency. My wife @Skaared4Life and I will be moving to Maryland.
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7 years
@TrueFactsStated Yoho gotta go!
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5 years
@GBPdaily I was in Jerry World, crying tears of happiness, and thankful for the luck of our family winning the season ticket holder lottery - paid $800 (face value) for my nosebleed seat:
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5 years
If you’re a @packers fan in the DC Metro area, the Value Village at the Hillandale Shopping Center in Silver Spring, MD is about to get a huge drop of 2XL and up Packers polos, sweaters, and jackets (that no longer fit me ;-)
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9 years
@jasonjwilde @BoucherAuto I was famously wrong about QB1 - from front row at the 2005 Draft Party: http://t.co/1SCWj1Ib2J
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3 years
@DJSnM Since it's got SLS on it, did it cost $1 million/box, and came to market years late?
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Robert Hammen
4 years
@nursekelsey Mind sharing your find? Signed, a guy who hasn’t had a dental cleaning in almost 18 months (but uses his Sonicare/Waterpik/flosses regularly).
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Robert Hammen
3 years
If you’re in #InfoSec and looking to change the world, @spacex has a number of open positions for US citizens and green card holders (ITAR/EAR requirements): #spacex #nowhiring #awesomeplacetowork #noassholes
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Robert Hammen
1 year
Happy 250th launch @spacex ! Amazing to realize that I’ve been an employee for 170 of them…
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Liftoff!
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8 months
@krzyzanowskim I did 6 interviews in 7 1/2 months back in 2018, then got ghosted also (not for a role on the car team). Good to know my experience wasn’t unique.
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6 years
Happy birthday to my love. Another year around the sun!
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4 years
Moved to DC area in 2016; Caps, Mystics, and Nationals won championships while we were there. Moved to LA in February; Lakers and Dodgers have subsequently won championships. About to start a GoFundMe to move to Green Bay… no, sorry, Minneapolis, I have standards…
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6 years
@jaynya13 @soledadobrien @TMobile Verizon, by leaps and bounds. You pay for it, but it almost always works/have coverage everywhere.
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Robert Hammen
7 years
Achievement unlocked: co-presented (with @foigus ) a full-day workshop at #psumac ... #exhausted
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1 year
@nursekelsey @JenniferLLeip Research Novovax’s new one. I’m waiting for that for my next booster. I’m still masking at work/anytime indoors. Not dining indoors, not attending indoor events, and masking at outdoor events where I’m stationary. I don’t know if I’ve ever had COVID…
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4 years
Super geeked to get this book, written by @SciGuySpace ! I’m happy the story of the guntern and Betsy will finally be told:
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3 years
Hello Green Bay. It’s been awhile… (waves at @jillycrochets @coreybehnke @KCousineau09 @Loriannapp
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9 months
@AaronNagler Hard agree. TJ Rubley for however many snaps he had, too.
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6 months
Just a little morning walk…
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11 years
@tubby511 @realDonaldTrump It's the number of defaults/bankruptcies ;-)
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6 months
@JacobMonk_ Reynaud’s cheese curds. Cedar Valley (partway between Milwaukee and Green Bay) string cheese. Aged sharp cheddar. Sartori Montemore. You won’t find better cheese anywhere in the U.S…
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Why hello, beautiful. So nice to see you again…
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