Stygian OS: Architected a custom Linux distribution (Lubuntu/Cinnamon base) tailored for developers, featuring an on-demand stack wizard and a distraction-free aesthetic.
Stygian Poet: Engineered an AI agent for Debian-based systems that enables full OS interaction via LLM (Voice & Text) through both CLI and GUI.
Implemented advanced speech response and Model Context Protocol (MCP) capabilities, turning the operating system into an intelligent partner.
WordPress Theme Architecture
Heckle & CodePHP, JavaScript, CSS3
Logic as Art (Daptl): A bespoke 3D-transformer framework treating the browser as a museum of logic, featuring "Lazy Susan" navigation and glassmorphism.
Heckle & Code (Retro): A fully immersive "Retro Computing" theme implementing CRT scanlines, terminal interfaces, and punched-card aesthetics.
Architected a shared custom plugin ecosystem to bypass standard CMS limitations, proving that WordPress can drive disparate, high-concept art styles.
Hockey Commissioner API
Private CommissionPython (Django), MySQL, JavaScript, REST API
Built a robust, high-concurrency API to handle real-time scoring data and player statistics.
Designed the frontend interface for complex data visualization, ensuring clarity for end-users.
Engineered a fault-tolerant backend capable of managing intense traffic spikes during game events.
EXPERIENCE
Exhibit II: Chronology
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2025-Present
Senior Consultant
CGIHalifax, NS
Developing automated document scanning systems using advanced computer vision and OCR pipelines.
Leveraging data science methodologies to identify hidden patterns and high-value automation opportunities.
Specializing in prompt engineering and LLM orchestration to drive intelligent workflows.
2001-2023
Senior Software Developer
Barscope Interactive Data SystemsBedford, NS
Orchestrated company growth from a startup to a 100+ employee workforce through technical leadership.
Engineered high-performance APIs to amalgamate and distill large-scale data for external clients.
Eliminated redundancy across multiple teams by automating manual workflows and legacy processes.
Architected solutions across bare metal, internal servers, and AWS/Kubernetes cloud environments.
1998-2001
QA Specialist
Information Technology InstituteHalifax, NS
Collaborated across multiple sites to uphold rigorous curriculum quality and delivery standards.
Provided critical input on technical curriculum, proposing enhancements and innovative concepts.
Integrated feedback loops to drive ongoing product development and structural improvements.
EDUCATION
Exhibit III: Credentials
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Diploma: Information Technology
Information Technology Institute (ITI)
Intensive post-graduate certification in applied software engineering and IT systems.
Issued 1996-1997
Diploma of Allied Arts: Computer Studies
College of Trades and Technology
Foundational studies in computer science, algorithmic logic, and system architecture.