ABOUT
I'm a software engineer in Seattle who likes building whole systems: the platform underneath, the product on top, and the pipeline that ships it. My work spans a microservices platform, a multiplayer racing game, and real-time collaborative apps. Outside of work I produce music, play video games with friends, and organize my One Piece TCG collection.
ATTRIBUTES
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COMMUNICATION
Clarity Is Key!
Clear, concise exchange keeps everyone aligned and removes any possibility for confusion.
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COLLABORATION
Better Together!
Fuse diverse perspectives, foster open feedback loops, and build consensus to drive collective success.
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PROBLEM SOLVING
Optimize Solutions!
Approach challenges from new angles for solutions that are both effective and sustainable.
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ADAPTABILITY
Flow With Change!
When requirements shift or new tech emerges, pivot quickly so projects keep moving forward.
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RESOURCEFULNESS
Make Magic Happen!
Use every effective tool and resource available to solve problems creatively and efficiently.
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LEADERSHIP
Lead With Purpose!
Set the example, provide clear direction, and empower everyone to innovate and succeed together.
ABILITIES
LANGUAGES
C++
C#
JavaScript
Python
Java
Go
Ballerina
Bash
WEB & FRAMEWORKS
HTML
CSS
Node.js
Express
React
Next.js
Socket.io
CLOUD & INFRASTRUCTURE
AWS
Terraform
Helm
Kubernetes
Docker
NGINX
GitHub Actions
DATA & MESSAGING
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
Redis
RabbitMQ
Kafka
OBSERVABILITY
Prometheus
Grafana
Tempo
OpenTelemetry
PROJECTS
Select a project to see how it's built.
Cyrelix Connect
A microservices platform that makes it easy to plug new services and solutions into my existing project network, so I can spend my time on the core product instead of re-solving infrastructure each time.
Highlights
- Single entry point A Kong API gateway fronts every service, giving one protected door for all requests.
- Service mesh Linkerd and Envoy handle service discovery, load balancing and secure service-to-service traffic, with gRPC between services.
- Security Keycloak and JWT for authentication and access control, HashiCorp Vault for secrets, and OWASP ZAP for automated vulnerability scans.
- Observability Prometheus, Grafana, Tempo and OpenTelemetry for metrics, dashboards and distributed traces.
- Delivery Terraform-provisioned infrastructure on AWS and Kubernetes, with GitHub Actions automating test, build and deploy.
Tech stack
- AWS
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
- NGINX
Kong
Envoy
Linkerd
gRPC- Ballerina
Vault
OWASP ZAP
Keycloak
JWT- Redis
- RabbitMQ
- Kafka
- Prometheus
- Grafana
- Tempo
- OpenTelemetry
- GitHub Actions
Cyrelix Racing
An online mobile racing game built with Unreal Engine 5. The core goal is a fun, engaging game, backed by a deep metagame and player customization for long-term replay value.
Highlights
- Engine Unreal Engine 5 physics drive vehicle handling and environmental interactions.
- Multiplayer AWS GameLift hosts multiplayer sessions, with matchmaking that pairs players of similar skill.
- Offline play The core mechanics work without a connection; performance data syncs when the connection returns.
- Metagame Item trading, achievements and rewards, leaderboards, and detailed lap-time, speed and telemetry data.
- Data Player data is stored in PostgreSQL and MongoDB, with a companion web app to manage profiles and view stats.
Tech stack
Unreal Engine 5- AWS GameLift
- Docker
- Node.js
- React
- MongoDB
- PostgreSQL
Cyrelix Sounde
A music production platform for creating, sharing and collaborating on music projects, built on top of Cyrelix Connect.
Highlights
- Built on Connect Reuses the platform's API gateway, authentication, data, payment and social services instead of rebuilding them.
- Real time WebSockets deliver live notifications and updates on users' music activity.
- Search Elasticsearch for fast search across songs, artists and albums.
- Payments Stripe-powered premium subscriptions through Connect's payment service.
- Social Users can follow each other and compare music preferences.
Tech stack
Cyrelix Connect- AWS
- Docker
- Node.js
- React
- MongoDB
- WebSockets
- gRPC
Stripe
Spotify API
Cyrelix Tackte
A note-taking platform that lets people express their own note-taking style with fluid note design.
Highlights
- Live collaboration Multiple users edit a document at once, with updates visible to everyone over WebSockets.
- Conflict-free sync CRDTs merge simultaneous edits without data loss or conflicts.
- Versioning Built-in change tracking enables rollbacks and an audit trail.
- Offline Users can keep working offline; changes sync automatically on reconnect.
- Search Full search across notes and document content.
Tech stack
- Cyrelix Connect
- Docker
- Node.js
- React
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- Redis
EXPERIENCE
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TITLE
- Outcome with a measurable result.
- Outcome with a measurable result.
PRINCIPLES
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FOUNDATION
Honesty Is The Key
Act with honesty and transparency, ensuring trust and accountability in all interactions. Do good for the sake of being good.
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IMPETUS
Improve Things I Love
Great systems empower users with accessible UI/UX and uncompromising functionality, regardless of the project's context.
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MISSION
Align Business & Tech
Bridge the gap between concept and product, turning ideas into systems that deliver lasting value to users and stakeholders.
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MINDSET
Never Stop Leveling Up
There is always more to learn. Stay curious and ask quality questions to expand what I know and sharpen the skills I have.
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PHILOSOPHY
Security Is Step #0
Thoughtful implementation enables secure systems. Every decision is focused on long-term scalability and maintainability.
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SPECIALTY
Thoughtful Solutions
Leveraging cloud-native tools and a "Microservices-as-a-Platform" architecture to deliver solutions efficiently.
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PASSION
Time Well Spent
I enjoy producing music in my free time, playing video games with friends, and organizing my One Piece TCG collection.
CONTACT
Have a project, role or idea in mind? Send a message and I'll reply by email.
Prefer email? mc8works@gmail.com