Colin Knapp

Location: Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Contact: recruitme2025@colinknapp.com | colinknapp.com
Schedule a Meeting: 30 Minute Meeting


Highlights & Measurables


Project Experience

DevSecOps at Addis Enterprises

Timeframe: 2019-Present
Overview: Collaborated on US government projects and airport infrastructure, focusing on scalable, secure systems and domain resilience.
Key Contributions:

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Healthcare Platform Infrastructure

Timeframe: 2019-Present
Overview: Led infrastructure design and operations for Improving MI Practices through Addis Enterprises, a critical healthcare education platform.
Key Contributions:

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WordPress Security Automation

Timeframe: 2023
Overview: Developed an automated solution for WordPress malware removal and hardening.
Key Contributions:

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YouTube Game Development & Cybersecurity

Timeframe: 2009-2022
Overview: Designed custom video games for prominent online creators, integrating advanced cybersecurity measures.
Key Contributions:

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Web Design & Java Plugin Development

Timeframe: 2009-2023
Overview: Developed web solutions and Java plugins focusing on CI/CD efficiency and client satisfaction.
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App Development for Influencers

Timeframe: 2013-2018
Overview: Created an ad revenue tracking app to optimize earnings and strategies for content creators.
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DevOps & Co-Founder at NitricConcepts

Timeframe: 2018-2021
Overview: Led a global team in building secure, scalable gaming solutions.
Key Contributions:

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Entrepreneurial Ventures

Athion.net Turnaround

Timeframe: 2013-2017
Overview: Revitalized a struggling business into a self-sustaining operation in two weeks.
Key Contributions: Optimized systems and streamlined operations with rapid, effective solutions.
Impact: Created a profitable, independent venture.

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MotherboardRepair.ca

Timeframe: 2019-Present
Overview: Co-founded a company reducing e-waste through circuit board repairs.
Key Contributions: Leveraged industry expertise and a versatile toolchain for sustainable tech solutions.
Impact: Promoted environmental responsibility in electronics.

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ShowerLoop Project

Timeframe: 2016
Overview: Revamped the website for an eco-friendly recirculating shower system project, implementing WCAG 2.0 AA compliance and modern design principles.
Key Contributions: Designed and implemented a responsive, accessible website with improved user experience and technical documentation.
Impact: Enhanced the project's online presence and accessibility while maintaining the site's functionality through periodic maintenance.

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Additional Information

Personal Development

Timeframe: 2009-Present

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Relevant Links & Web Impact


Open Source & Infrastructure

PlotSquared & FastAsyncWorldEdit

2013-Present

Contributor to major Minecraft server plugins, focusing on performance optimization and security enhancements.

  • Contributed to PlotSquared, a land management plugin with 572+ stars and 809+ forks
  • Enhanced FastAsyncWorldEdit, improving world manipulation performance with 664+ stars
  • Implemented security improvements and performance optimizations for large-scale server operations

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Athion.net Infrastructure

2013-Present

Established and maintained critical infrastructure for Minecraft development community.

  • Set up and maintained Jenkins CI/CD pipeline since 2013, supporting continuous integration for game content development
  • Hosted infrastructure enabling collaboration between developers and Microsoft for game content creation
  • Implemented robust security measures and performance optimizations for high-traffic development environments

Software Engineer

Oh My Form (Sunset Project)

2020 - 2022

Led development of Oh My Form (now sunset and succeeded by Formbricks), achieving over 1.5 million Docker pulls as verified by Docker Hub and archived.

  • Developed and maintained a secure, high-performance form builder application
  • Implemented robust security measures and best practices
  • Optimized application performance and user experience

Read more about my open source success →