WORK
Things I've Built
A mix of personal systems, open source tools, and client work. I tend to build things from first principles—databases, protocols, frameworks—to understand how they actually work.
PROJECTS
Rayy
activeMinimal WebSocket relay server implementing zero-copy data handling for low-latency message relay. Built to eliminate the overhead of traditional message brokers for edge workloads.
GoCast
completeTCP-based video streaming server. Solved head-of-line blocking issues by implementing custom flow control and adaptive buffering strategies for variable-bitrate streams.
Bracket
wipLightweight scheduling application. Built with tanstack router, zod, and shadcn ui, actix rust, and aurora.
Aurora
activeEmbedded database built to eliminate the overhead of Redis for edge devices. Implements MVCC for concurrent reads and append-only log for crash recovery. 1.6k installs.
Jigsaw
activeWeb framework with Islands Architecture. Partial hydration done right.
Lumin Engine
experimentalReal-time recommendation engine built for the edge. Hybrid vector search with OT, collaborative filtering, and contextual signals.
Ink
activeCollaborative text editor with Operational Transformation. Conflict-free multi-user synchronization using WebSockets.
RAID
completeSoftware RAID implementation from first principles. Read the paper after.
Mesh
experimentalDistributed mesh network with self-healing capabilities. Peer discovery, gossip protocol, and automatic failure recovery.
go-smtp
completeSMTP server implementation from scratch. Handles mail routing, authentication, and delivery protocols.
EXPERIENCE
Contract Software Engineer
Various Organizations
- Built custom infrastructure and systems solutions for startups and established companies
- Designed and implemented distributed systems, real-time engines, and data processing pipelines
- Architected deployment platforms, databases, and backend services from scratch
- Consulted on system design, performance optimization, and scalability challenges
Senior Full-Stack Engineer
NotchHR (MyXalary)
- Architected standalone Modules from scratch (TypeScript, MongoDB, Zod)
- Multi-stage approval workflows, event management, analytics dashboard
- Bot automation system for organizational user management
- Distributed systems, async job processing, financial data (payroll, attendance)
- ...more to come
Backend Engineer
Monarch Group
- Led zero-downtime MongoDB to PostgreSQL migration (100% data integrity)
- Modernized legacy JavaScript codebase to TypeScript
- Implemented multi-layer Redis caching (70% database load reduction)
- ...more unlisted
Software Engineer (Contract)
DPIA Innovation
- Optimized enterprise application performance (60% API call reduction)
- Built secure transactional platform with Stripe integration
- Reduced UI load times by 40% through state management optimization
- ...more unlisted