Full-stack developer with 6+ years building scalable applications and 12+ years in Linux system engineering. Currently transitioning from infrastructure architecture to software development, bringing deep technical expertise and a unique perspective on digital community dynamics.
- ⚛️ React - Component-based UI development
- 🟨 JavaScript / 🔷 TypeScript - Modern ES6+ and type-safe development
- 📱 Responsive Design - Mobile-first, cross-platform compatibility
- 🎨 Modern CSS - Flexbox, Grid, CSS-in-JS, Sass/SCSS
- 🟢 Node.js - Server-side JavaScript, Express.js
- 🐍 Python - Django, Flask, data processing
- 🔗 RESTful APIs - API design, documentation, versioning
- 🏗️ Microservices - Distributed system architecture
- 🐧 Linux Administration - System configuration, performance tuning
- 🐳 Docker - Containerization, multi-stage builds
- 🔄 CI/CD Pipelines - Automated testing, deployment workflows
- ☁️ Cloud Architecture - Scalable system design, monitoring
- 🗄️ SQL Optimization - Query performance, database design
- 📊 Data Modeling - Relational and NoSQL database structures
- 🤖 AI Integration - GPT-4, Claude API implementation
- 🔍 Content Analysis - Intelligent data processing and insights
Scalable multimedia application for content preservation with automated metadata extraction
Tech Stack: React, Node.js, Python, Docker, PostgreSQL
Features: Community collaboration, automated tagging, bulk processing
Impact: Preserving digital culture for future generations
Ethical security analysis focused on threat intelligence and community protection
Tech Stack: Python, Linux, Docker, RESTful APIs
Focus: Responsible disclosure practices, automated threat detection
Impact: Enhanced community safety through proactive security measures
Contributing to preservation tools and community-driven projects
Focus Areas: Digital preservation, developer tools, community platforms
Philosophy: Bridging technical solutions with cultural impact
I understand both the technical and human sides of digital communities. My background spans from ROM preservation and reverse engineering to enterprise Linux architecture, giving me insight into how communities form around technology and how to build platforms that truly serve their needs.
- ✨ Design user experiences that reflect real community workflows
- 🔧 Build robust systems that can handle organic, unpredictable growth
- ⚖️ Prioritize both technical excellence and cultural sensitivity
- 🌱 Create sustainable solutions for long-term digital preservation
| Timeline | Role & Focus | Key Achievements |
|---|---|---|
| 2025+ | Software Engineering Transition | Leveraging infrastructure expertise in application development |
| 2012-2024 | IT Services & Linux Engineering | Scaled from field technician to infrastructure architect |
| 2012 | Bachelor's in Information Systems | Formal foundation for self-directed technical exploration |
| 2001-Present | Digital Community Research | Deep engagement with online communities and preservation |
🧠 Systems Thinking
Infrastructure background provides deep understanding of scalable architecture
👥 Community-First Development
User research grounded in decades of community observation
🔧 Technical Versatility
Comfortable across the full stack with strong Linux/DevOps foundation
🌍 Cultural Awareness
Understanding of digital communities, online dynamics, and preservation ethics
💡 Innovation Mindset
Approach problems by understanding historical context and community needs
Seeking opportunities with mission-driven companies that value both technical excellence and positive social impact.
- 🏗️ Platforms that support community building and digital preservation
- 🛠️ Developer tools that democratize technology access
- 🌍 Applications addressing social good through innovative technical solutions
- 🤝 Teams that appreciate both individual expertise and collaborative growth
"Technology should serve communities, not the other way around. From sci-fi forums to gaming communities, I've seen how media creates lasting bonds between people. I build platforms that honor these connections - preserving digital culture while empowering the communities that create it."
💼 Open to software engineering opportunities at progressive tech companies
🤝 Available for open source collaboration on digital preservation projects
🎤 Interested in speaking about digital community dynamics and preservation ethics
