[avaer]

If you don't know what area you want to work in, you should go find the communities that interest you and engage with them. This is regardless of whether you're looking to collaborate, or to solve someone's problems professionally.

Also, throw your contact information into the world. Fruitful relationships have started just like that, even on HN.

[naamicas]

Fair enough, very reasonable advice. I've updated my profile with contact info.