About Me

My love for programming began unconventionally, modifying my favorite game: Minecraft. I was very passionate about the game and wanted to create a public, custom-made server. I started small, building custom scripts and tweaking existing open-source mods before the age of twelve. I was determined to fix my problems with other public servers and create a revolutionary new experience. As time passed, I became more and more ambitious. I moved from simple modifications to developing complex server-side modifications. At the same time, I started sharing my modifications online.

My first publicly available open-source modification was called Command Blocker. As the name implies, it blocked players from executing a customizable set of commands on the server. It was built to further anonymize the software the server runs on. In hindsight, I was implementing cybersecurity practices without knowing what cybersecurity was. My list of modifications grew, and I realized that my contributions to the ecosystem were making significant changes. People requested features, modified the source code, and created pull requests, which inspired me to do the same for other projects.

This experience taught me many important lessons. I realized the power of open collaboration and knowledge sharing: a single contribution can ripple and enable countless others. The more resources, tools, and guidance we share, the more accessible innovation is to the general public. This forms a cycle where the entire ecosystem thrives by creating new projects and improving existing ones. I also realized that passion-driven projects often open doors to unexpected opportunities.

I value empowerment because too many people do not have a voice when they deserve to speak for themselves. Empowerment involves more people in decisions and leads to stronger solutions to problems through the consideration of more diverse perspectives. In these ways, the concept of empowerment also promotes inclusivity and teamwork.

As a software engineer, I believe that open-source projects are a key aspect of empowering others. Because of this, I spend my time working on my own open-source projects. These projects allow anyone to contribute, regardless of their location, experience, or available resources. Open-source projects also allow people to easily learn about them and create their own. Therefore, these kinds of projects apply well to my values of empowerment, accessibility, and inclusion.

Knowledge, inclusivity, and accessibility should be available to all. I design my software and work with others while always keeping these core principles in mind. These principles allow me to further empower others. The art of innovation lies in recognizing the need for constant learning and using shared experiences to transform ideas into impact. Innovation does not come from a single breakthrough. Instead, it requires continuous improvement and consideration from a diverse set of perspectives. Because of this, knowledge, inclusion, and accessibility are all necessary concepts to value as an innovator.