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Hi, I am Alex! ๐Ÿ‘‹

I am a Software Engineer with a background in biotechnology, tech consulting and operations.

I build robust, efficient software and enjoy exploring systems deeply, translating complex problems into clean, maintainable code.
I research, document and share insights to make projects accessible and scalable. My background in science and consulting gives me a rigorous approach to analytical problem-solving and a proven ability to communicate complex systems to any stakeholder.

Key skills: Software development, problem-solving, research, analytical thinking, documentation, code maintainability, knowledge sharing, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management.


๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Tech Stack

Programming Languages:
C C++ Python R JavaScript TypeScript HTML CSS SQL

Frameworks / Libraries:
Node.js TailwindCSS Pandas NumPy React NestJS Prisma Socket.io Zod Vite

Databases:
PostgreSQL MariaDB MongoDB SQLite

DevOps / Tools:
Git GitHub GitLab Docker Linux Nginx Bash GitHub Actions Make Turborepo pnpm MinIO Caddy Entra ID OpenID Connect Nostr


๐Ÿš€ Featured Projects

Project Name Description
GRIT A production-grade social event platform featuring real-time chat, interactive maps, and an invite system. Engineered as a fully type-safe Turborepo monorepo utilizing React, NestJS, Prisma, PostgreSQL, Socket.IO, and MinIO storage.
Fractal-ISPC Parallelized Newton fractal visualizer using ISPC and C++ for high-performance graphics. This project tackles the challenges of low-level optimization and parallel computing to achieve high-performance results.
nostr-nomad A Python tool for migrating Substack content to the decentralized Nostr network. Features automated image rehosting to ensure full data ownership and platform independence for creators.
minishell Custom shell built in C from scratch, implementing Bash-like command execution, pipes and I/O redirection. This project involved a deep dive into core OS principles and process management.
Inception Multi-container orchestration using Docker Compose to deploy a hardened WordPress, MariaDB, and NGINX environment. Focused on building custom images and architecting secure, scalable service networks.
IRC Server A robust C++ chat server supporting concurrent clients through non-blocking I/O. Built from the ground up adhering to the RFC 1459 technical specifications.
STRIKE A POSE! An interactive game utilizing OpenCV and MediaPipe for real-time pose detection. Successfully integrated complex computer vision libraries into a responsive, low-latency Python application.

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