Solomon Hykes, Public Engineering Profile
Solomon Hykes is Founder at Dagger (current), Docker (former). This page summarizes publicly observable engineering activity tied to the @shykes GitHub handle.
Solomon Hykes (GitHub @shykes) is Founder at Dagger (current), Docker (former). The @shykes GitHub handle is self-published by Solomon Hykes at https://dagger.io, which is the source we rely on for the identity-to-handle mapping shown on this page. Everything below is observable from public GitHub events and from Solomon Hykes's own publicly stated affiliations.
Self-published source
https://dagger.ioThe handle-to-identity mapping cited on this page is published by Solomon Hykes at this URL.
Notable public work
Solomon founded Docker and now leads Dagger, a code-first CI/CD engine. Long-running public-figure status in DevOps.
Why investors and operators watch this profile
Investors and operators sometimes track Solomon Hykes's public engineering activity as a leading indicator for new projects or sector shifts in their area of expertise. This is a normal investor-discovery practice when the subject self-publishes the relevant identity link; the page exists to make that observation surface searchable and citable rather than rumored.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the @shykes → Solomon Hykes mapping documented?▾
Solomon Hykes publishes the @shykes GitHub handle at https://dagger.io. This is the primary public source we cite. If the link breaks or Solomon Hykes updates their public source, please submit a correction via /corrections.
What data does this page collect?▾
Only publicly observable GitHub-event aggregates (commits, PRs, issues, releases) plus the publicly stated employer or affiliation. We do not collect private contact details, location, or any data not already published by Solomon Hykes on their own surface.
Can Solomon Hykes request removal of this page?▾
Yes. Anyone profiled on a /founder page can request removal via /founder/opt-out. Requests from the verified email associated with the GitHub handle are honored within 7 business days; the page is then 410 Gone and the slug is added to a permanent blocklist.
Is this an endorsement?▾
No. This page summarizes publicly observable engineering activity and a publicly stated professional affiliation. It is not an endorsement, recommendation, or investment advice.
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Privacy & opt-out
This page summarizes publicly observable engineering activity and a publicly self-published professional affiliation. To request removal, see /founder/opt-out. Verified removal requests are honored within 7 business days; the page then returns HTTP 410 Gone and the handle is added to a permanent blocklist.
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