Skills & Expertise
A comprehensive overview of my skills across different domains - from technical engineering to physical making to community organizing.
💻 Backend Engineering Skills
Cloud Architecture
Designing scalable, resilient systems on AWS with focus on high availability and performance.
API Design
Creating RESTful and real-time APIs that serve web, mobile, and IoT applications efficiently.
Test-Driven Development
Writing comprehensive tests that ensure code quality and enable confident refactoring.
CI/CD
Implementing automated pipelines for testing, building, and deploying applications reliably.
Load Testing
Stress-testing systems to identify bottlenecks and ensure performance under heavy load.
Technical Experience Timeline
Years of hands-on experience with various technologies and tools.
Technology Stack
Backend & Runtime
- Node.js - 5 years
- JavaScript / TypeScript - 5 years
Cloud & Infrastructure
- AWS - 4 years
- Docker - 3 years
- Linux Server Maintenance - 5 years
Databases
- MongoDB - 4 years
- Redis - 2 years
Real-time & Communication
- Socket.io - 2 years
DevOps & Automation
- CI/CD Pipelines - 4 years
- Infrastructure as Code
- Monitoring & Alerting
⚙️ Design & Making Skills
A lot time spent in creating functional designs and prototypes. Built a 3D printer from scratch, combining mechanical engineering, electronics, and firmware development. Now I'm working on my slicer implementation.
3D Printing
FDM printing, material selection, slicing optimization, printer calibration and maintenance.
CAD Design
Creating functional 3D models for printing, focusing on practical, real-world applications.
Hardware Assembly
Building and modifying physical systems, understanding mechanics and electronics integration.
Iterative Design
Rapid prototyping, testing, and refinement - learning from each iteration to improve designs.
Tools & Technologies
🏳️🌈 Community & Activism Skills
7+ years of grassroots activism as co-founder of Prismatica, building and sustaining LGBTQ+ community in challenging environments.
Community Organizing
Building inclusive communities, creating safe spaces, and fostering belonging for marginalized groups.
Horizontal Leadership
Facilitating consensus-based decision making, working without hierarchies, empowering all voices.
Education & Advocacy
Designing and delivering educational programs, workshops, and events to reduce stigma and discrimination.
Digital and Physical Security Consulting
I am managin all security related tasks in our organization. Consulting other organizations.
Event Planning
Organizing cultural and educational events, managing logistics, creating engaging experiences.
Strategic Communication
Crafting messaging for diverse audiences, managing social media, building organizational voice.
Fundraising
Securing resources for non-profit work, grant writing, donor relations, financial sustainability.