github/isbecker

As an experienced software engineer with a deep passion for distributed systems, cloud technologies, and open-source software, I've made my mark by innovating, optimizing, and leading in various technology domains. My expertise in C, C#, Python, and Java, combined with a strong foundation in Linux and Android OS, allows me to craft efficient and secure software solutions.

I stream my development on OSS projects on Twitch and I also upload the streams to YouTube.

https://github.com/isbecker/streak-tracker

See my current running streak (updates daily)!

Deployed at https://reader.beckr.dev

Code at https://github.com/isbecker/reader

A news reader app that I am writing, using SvelteKit + Typescript + TailwindCSS.

I am using this app to learn these technologies and improve my skills. I also hope that it will become useful to others.

I often stream the work on my Twitch. Please feel free to follow along!

My goal is to have a combined feed of my preferred news source - Reddit + Hacker News

• 🐍 Python Introduction: Discovered Python in the late '90s thanks to my father, sparking a lifelong passion for technology.
• 💻 Childhood Fascination: Grew up immersed in computers, from gaming to programming.

• 🎓 Academic Journey: Excelled in technology classes throughout school and majored in Computer Science in college.
• 🔢 Mathematics Minor: Enhanced my CS studies with a minor in Mathematics, applying these skills in professional projects.

• 🗣️ Language Lover: Explored German, French, Spanish, and Chinese alongside programming languages, finding parallels between linguistic and coding skills.

• 👨‍💻 Tech Leadership: Led technical transformations, optimized distributed systems, and developed solutions across various domains and tech stacks.
• 🚀 Innovative Contributions: Driven by early programming experiences and a love for technology, continually seeking challenging and rewarding software engineering opportunities.

He/Him

• 💾 Tech Expertise: Proficient in distributed systems, cloud technologies, and data protection.
• 🖥️ Programming Languages: Skilled in C, Python, Java, C#, and others.
• 🛠️ Operating Systems: Versed in Linux, Windows, Mac, and Android OS.

• Matrix (Synapse): Diving into the world of self-hosted communication solutions, I'm currently setting up my own Matrix server using Synapse. This project is enhancing my understanding of real-time, decentralized communication platforms.
• Mastodon: Exploring the realms of decentralized social media, I'm also learning how to set up and manage a Mastodon instance. It's an exciting journey into federated social networks and their potential for privacy-focused, community-driven interactions.
• Continuously updating my skills in containerization, orchestration, and cloud computing.

• 🏃 Running Enthusiast: Serious about running - here's my current running streak

• 🌌 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Fan: Love diving into books by authors like Andy Weir and Brandon Sanderson.

• 🤖 Tech Hobbyist: Enjoy experimenting with Raspberry Pi and home automation.

• 💪🌱 Vegan Lifestyle: Committed to plant-based living for health, animals, and the environment.

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• 🌐 Open Source Advocacy: Passionate about contributing to open-source software.
• 📚 Lifelong Learning: Dedicated to continuously updating my skills in emerging technologies.
• 👥 Collaborative Spirit: Believe in the power of teamwork and effective communication.

• Developed a scriptable Android automation framework using OpenCV for screen content reading and user interaction injection.
• Achieved two patents for creating the technology involved.

• Innovated a method to predict maximum bandwidth of a connection using HTTP throughput, involving real-time rolling window statistics.

• Took over and enhanced a Windows C# application for audio testing in challenging noise environments.
• Implemented FIR filtering using FFT and other filtering methods in C#.
• Achieved significant performance improvements (2-16x speedup) by rewriting the application to be multi-threaded.

• Enhanced a Windows C# application to assess video quality on mobile devices.
• Added multithreaded processing and OpenCV CUDA support for faster processing.
• Streamlined the connection to webcams and fixed various bugs, significantly improving user experience and reliability.

• Developed a Windows C# application for assessing phone call audio quality, involving custom hardware interaction.
• Added functionality for network traffic capture and analysis, crucial for VoLTE technology assessment.
• Modernized UI/UX and integrated SIP VoIP call support.

• Architected a secure solution to distribute data across multiple AWS S3 regions using Rabin's Information Dispersal Algorithm and Shamir's Secret Sharing.
• Implemented in a serverless architecture, optimizing cost and scalability.

• Developed secure communication protocols integrating Rabin, Shamir algorithms, OpenVPN, and SRP to enhance data traffic security.

• Created a library implementation of Java's Random, using Android sensors for generating a stream of random entropy data, offering a software alternative to hardware RNGs.
• Achieved a patent for the technology.

• Led the porting of Android OS to custom hardware platforms, encompassing modifications from bootloader to Linux kernel and UI.

• Developed a prototype for secure voice communication using techniques like RTC, Opus, rnnoise, and ICE, in conjunction with Rabin and Shamir's algorithms.

• Collaborated on integrating a custom data protection library with SQLite's VFS, significantly enhancing database security.