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<h1>Colin Knapp</h1>
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<p><strong>Location:</strong> Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada<br>
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<strong>Contact:</strong> <a href="mailto:recruitme2025@colinknapp.com">recruitme2025@colinknapp.com</a> | <a href="https://colinknapp.com">colinknapp.com</a><br>
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<strong>Schedule a Meeting:</strong> <a href="https://cal.com/colink/30min" target="_blank">30 Minute Meeting</a></p>
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<h2>Highlights & Measurables</h2>
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<li><strong>Cybersecurity Leadership:</strong> Currently spearheading <em><a href="stories/viperwire.html">ViperWire.ca</a></em>, the public-facing arm of my AI-powered cybersecurity and development consultancy, delivering cutting-edge protection for digital assets (2023-Present).</li>
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<li><strong>Open-Source Impact:</strong> Co-created <em><a href="stories/fawe-plotsquared.html">FastAsyncWorldEdit</a></em> and <em><a href="stories/fawe-plotsquared.html">PlotSquared</a></em>, revolutionizing Minecraft development by enabling massive transformative edits—scaling from 50,000 server-crashing edits to billions without interruption—powering a $2 billion game brand with global contributor support (2014-Present).</li>
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<li><strong>Team Leadership:</strong> Managed a distributed team of 45 contractors at <a href="stories/nitric-leadership.html">NitricConcepts</a>, fostering collaboration and deploying advanced DevSecOps practices (2018-2021).</li>
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<li><strong>On-Premises Innovation:</strong> Architected self-managed, bare-metal infrastructure with orchestration for on-premises deployments, delivering performant, scalable systems compliant with WCAG 2.0 AA for clients like <a href="https://showerloop.cc">ShowerLoop</a>, meeting stringent government accessibility and compliance goals (2020-Present).</li>
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<li><strong>Government Projects:</strong> Delivered scalable, secure learning management systems for the US government and consulted on <a href="stories/airport-dns.html">Flint Bishop International Airport</a>'s website and domain infrastructure via Addis Enterprises, building a geographically redundant DNS cluster with an A+ standard resilient to extreme scenarios (2019-Present).</li>
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<li><strong>Healthcare Infrastructure:</strong> Developed and deployed infrastructure for <a href="stories/healthcare-platform.html">Improving MI Practices</a>, a critical healthcare education platform, ensuring high availability and security for sensitive medical training content (2023-Present).</li>
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<li><strong>Security Automation:</strong> Created a Docker-based utility for automated WordPress malware removal and hardening, successfully deployed to protect <a href="stories/wordpress-security.html">MLPP</a> from persistent cyber attacks, reducing infection frequency from daily to zero (2023).</li>
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<h2>Project Experience</h2>
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<h3><a href="stories/airport-dns.html">DevSecOps at Addis Enterprises</a></h3>
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<p><strong>Timeframe:</strong> 2019-Present<br>
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<strong>Overview:</strong> Collaborated on US government projects and airport infrastructure, focusing on scalable, secure systems and domain resilience.<br>
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<strong>Key Contributions:</strong></p>
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<li>Partnered with senior professionals to deliver learning management systems meeting WCAG 2.0 AA compliance for government clients.</li>
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<li>Consulted for Flint Bishop International Airport, architecting a geographically redundant DNS cluster achieving an A+ standard, capable of withstanding extreme disruptions.</li>
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<li>Provided exceptional client service through effective communication and tailored solutions.<br>
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<strong>Impact:</strong> Strengthened government digital infrastructure and ensured robust, resilient airport domain systems.</li>
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<p><a href="stories/airport-dns.html" class="read-more">Read more about the Airport DNS project →</a></p>
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<h3><a href="stories/healthcare-platform.html">Healthcare Platform Infrastructure</a></h3>
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<p><strong>Timeframe:</strong> 2019-Present<br>
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<strong>Overview:</strong> Led infrastructure design and operations for <a href="stories/healthcare-platform.html">Improving MI Practices</a> through Addis Enterprises, a critical healthcare education platform.<br>
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<strong>Key Contributions:</strong></p>
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<li>Designed and implemented secure, scalable infrastructure for healthcare education content delivery.</li>
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<li>Administered CIS Level 1 and 2 security standards implementation for enhanced system hardening and security controls.</li>
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<li>Implemented automated deployment pipelines and monitoring systems for high availability.<br>
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<strong>Impact:</strong> Enabled reliable delivery of critical healthcare training content to medical professionals while maintaining robust security standards.</li>
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<p><a href="stories/healthcare-platform.html" class="read-more">Read more about the Healthcare Platform project →</a></p>
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<h3><a href="stories/wordpress-security.html">WordPress Security Automation</a></h3>
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<p><strong>Timeframe:</strong> 2023<br>
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<strong>Overview:</strong> Developed an automated solution for WordPress malware removal and hardening.<br>
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<strong>Key Contributions:</strong></p>
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<li>Created a Docker-based utility for automated malware detection and removal.</li>
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<li>Implemented hardening measures to prevent reinfection.</li>
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<li>Successfully deployed to protect MLPP from persistent cyber attacks.<br>
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<strong>Impact:</strong> Reduced infection frequency from daily/weekly to zero, significantly improving site security and reliability.</li>
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<p><a href="stories/wordpress-security.html" class="read-more">Read more about the WordPress Security project →</a></p>
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<h3>YouTube Game Development & Cybersecurity</h3>
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<p><strong>Timeframe:</strong> 2009-2022<br>
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<strong>Overview:</strong> Designed custom video games for prominent online creators, integrating advanced cybersecurity measures.<br>
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<strong>Key Contributions:</strong></p>
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<li>Built immersive gaming experiences for large audiences.</li>
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<li>Implemented DDoS defense, anti-phishing protocols, and data privacy measures.</li>
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<li>Managed hardware/software lifecycles and created comprehensive documentation.<br>
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<strong>Impact:</strong> Delivered secure, seamless gaming experiences to millions of users.</li>
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<p><a href="stories/youtube-game-dev.html" class="read-more">Read more about YouTube Game Development →</a></p>
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<h3><a href="stories/web-design-java.html">Web Design & Java Plugin Development</a></h3>
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<p><strong>Timeframe:</strong> 2009-2023<br>
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<strong>Overview:</strong> Developed web solutions and Java plugins focusing on CI/CD efficiency and client satisfaction.<br>
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<strong>Key Contributions:</strong></p>
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<li>Utilized Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD for streamlined workflows, leveraging a robust toolchain for rapid development.</li>
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<li>Managed complex systems and ensured WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility standards.</li>
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<li>Provided technical guidance and detailed client documentation, drawing on broad experience to resolve diverse issues.<br>
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<strong>Impact:</strong> Enhanced project delivery speed and quality for diverse computing environments through prolific and efficient development practices.</li>
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<p><a href="stories/web-design-java.html" class="read-more">Read more about Web Design & Java Plugin Development →</a></p>
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<h3><a href="stories/app-development.html">App Development for Influencers</a></h3>
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<p><strong>Timeframe:</strong> 2013-2018<br>
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<strong>Overview:</strong> Created an ad revenue tracking app to optimize earnings and strategies for content creators.<br>
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<strong>Key Contributions:</strong></p>
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<li>Designed a user-friendly tool for real-time revenue monitoring using an optimized toolchain for efficiency.</li>
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<li>Ensured secure data handling and system performance with extensive problem-solving expertise.<br>
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<strong>Impact:</strong> Empowered creators to maximize earnings and refine content strategies.</li>
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<p><a href="stories/app-development.html" class="read-more">Read more about App Development for Influencers →</a></p>
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<h3><a href="stories/nitric-leadership.html">DevOps & Co-Founder at NitricConcepts</a></h3>
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<p><strong>Timeframe:</strong> 2018-2021<br>
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<strong>Overview:</strong> Led a global team in building secure, scalable gaming solutions.<br>
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<strong>Key Contributions:</strong></p>
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<li>Managed 45 contractors worldwide, implementing Docker, Fail2Ban, and Salt Stack as part of a comprehensive toolchain.</li>
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<li>Co-developed <em><a href="stories/fawe-plotsquared.html">FastAsyncWorldEdit</a></em> and <em><a href="stories/fawe-plotsquared.html">PlotSquared</a></em>, enabling billions of seamless edits for Minecraft creators.</li>
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<li>Fostered a collaborative, innovative team culture.<br>
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<strong>Impact:</strong> Transformed NitricConcepts into a thriving multinational entity through prolific and efficient development.</li>
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<p><a href="stories/nitric-leadership.html" class="read-more">Read more about my leadership at NitricConcepts →</a></p>
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<h3>Entrepreneurial Ventures</h3>
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<h4><a href="stories/athion-turnaround.html">Athion.net</a> Turnaround</h4>
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<p><strong>Timeframe:</strong> 2013-2017<br>
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<strong>Overview:</strong> Revitalized a struggling business into a self-sustaining operation in two weeks.<br>
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<strong>Key Contributions:</strong> Optimized systems and streamlined operations with rapid, effective solutions.<br>
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<strong>Impact:</strong> Created a profitable, independent venture.</p>
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<p><a href="stories/athion-turnaround.html" class="read-more">Read more about the Athion.net Turnaround →</a></p>
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<h4><a href="stories/motherboard-repair.html">MotherboardRepair.ca</a></h4>
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<p><strong>Timeframe:</strong> 2019-Present<br>
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<strong>Overview:</strong> Co-founded a company reducing e-waste through circuit board repairs.<br>
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<strong>Key Contributions:</strong> Leveraged industry expertise and a versatile toolchain for sustainable tech solutions.<br>
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<strong>Impact:</strong> Promoted environmental responsibility in electronics.</p>
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<p><a href="stories/motherboard-repair.html" class="read-more">Read more about MotherboardRepair.ca →</a></p>
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<h4><a href="stories/showerloop.html">ShowerLoop Project</a></h4>
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<p><strong>Timeframe:</strong> 2016<br>
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<strong>Overview:</strong> Revamped the website for an eco-friendly recirculating shower system project, implementing WCAG 2.0 AA compliance and modern design principles.<br>
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<strong>Key Contributions:</strong> Designed and implemented a responsive, accessible website with improved user experience and technical documentation.<br>
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<strong>Impact:</strong> Enhanced the project's online presence and accessibility while maintaining the site's functionality through periodic maintenance.</p>
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<p><a href="stories/showerloop.html" class="read-more">Read more about the ShowerLoop Project →</a></p>
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<h2>Additional Information</h2>
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<h3>Personal Development</h3>
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<p><strong>Timeframe:</strong> 2009-Present</p>
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<li><strong>Self-Taught Mastery:</strong> Continuously honed cybersecurity and systems management skills, building a broad knowledge base to tackle unique challenges with a passion for innovation and problem-solving.</li>
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<li><strong>Open-Source Contributions:</strong> Actively maintain smaller self-run open-source projects; previously led <em>OhMyForm</em> (sunset project now fully retired in favor of <a href="https://formbricks.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Formbricks</a>) and contributed to <em><a href="stories/fawe-plotsquared.html">PlotSquared</a></em>, <em><a href="stories/fawe-plotsquared.html">FastAsyncWorldEdit</a></em>, and <em>PlotHider</em>, reflecting a prolific commitment to advancing technology.</li>
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<li><strong>Skill Maintenance:</strong> Regularly run Woodpecker CI and Gitea for on-premise source management, testing, and deployment, employing security scanning and unit testing to ensure core functionality and security baselines, alongside self-hosting exercises to sustain rapid, high-volume development capabilities across a vast array of innovative projects.</li>
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<p><a href="stories/open-source-success.html" class="read-more">Read more about my open source contributions →</a></p>
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<h3>Relevant Links & Web Impact</h3>
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<li><strong>Repositories:</strong> <a href="https://github.com/IntellectualSites/PlotSquared">PlotSquared</a>, <a href="https://github.com/IntellectualSites/FastAsyncWorldEdit">FastAsyncWorldEdit</a>, <a href="https://github.com/OhMyForm/OhMyForm">OhMyForm</a>, <a href="https://github.com/IntellectualSites/plothider">PlotHider</a></li>
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<li><strong>Projects:</strong> <a href="stories/viperwire.html">ViperWire.ca</a>, <a href="stories/nitric-leadership.html">NitricConcepts</a>, <a href="https://showerloop.cc">ShowerLoop</a></li>
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<h3><a href="stories/fawe-plotsquared.html">PlotSquared & FastAsyncWorldEdit</a></h3>
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<p class="date">2013-Present</p>
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<p class="overview">Contributor to major Minecraft server plugins, focusing on performance optimization and security enhancements.</p>
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<li>Contributed to <a href="stories/fawe-plotsquared.html">PlotSquared</a>, a land management plugin with 572+ stars and 809+ forks</li>
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<li>Enhanced <a href="stories/fawe-plotsquared.html">FastAsyncWorldEdit</a>, improving world manipulation performance with 664+ stars</li>
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<li>Implemented security improvements and performance optimizations for large-scale server operations</li>
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<p><a href="stories/fawe-plotsquared.html" class="read-more">Read more about PlotSquared & FastAsyncWorldEdit →</a></p>
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<h3>Athion.net Infrastructure</h3>
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<p class="date">2013-Present</p>
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<p class="overview">Established and maintained critical infrastructure for Minecraft development community.</p>
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<li>Set up and maintained <a href="https://ci.athion.net/" target="_blank">Jenkins CI/CD pipeline</a> since 2013, supporting continuous integration for game content development</li>
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<li>Hosted infrastructure enabling collaboration between developers and Microsoft for game content creation</li>
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<li>Implemented robust security measures and performance optimizations for high-traffic development environments</li>
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<h3><a href="stories/open-source-success.html">Software Engineer</a></h3>
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<p class="company">Oh My Form (Sunset Project)</p>
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<p class="date">2020 - 2022</p>
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<p class="achievement">Led development of Oh My Form (now sunset and succeeded by <a href="https://formbricks.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Formbricks</a>), achieving over 1.5 million Docker pulls as verified by <a href="https://hub.docker.com/u/ohmyform" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Docker Hub</a> and <a href="https://archive.is/lZHAT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">archived</a>.</p>
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<li>Developed and maintained a secure, high-performance form builder application</li>
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<li>Implemented robust security measures and best practices</li>
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<li>Optimized application performance and user experience</li>
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<p><a href="stories/open-source-success.html" class="read-more">Read more about my open source success →</a></p>
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