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- Added comprehensive project entry to portfolio - Created detailed story page with technical implementation details - Highlights high-performance receipt digitization capabilities - Documents macOS Finder WebDAV compatibility solutions - Includes performance metrics and business impact analysis
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<p><a href="stories/nitric-leadership.html" class="read-more">Read more about my leadership at Nitric Concepts →</a></p>
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<h3><a href="stories/scansnap-webdav.html">ScanSnap WebDAV Service for buildersclub.ca</a></h3>
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<strong>Timeframe:</strong> 2025-Present<br>
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<strong>Overview:</strong> Developed a high-performance WebDAV service specifically optimized for buildersclub.ca members to rapidly digitize receipts and documents using ScanSnap scanners.
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<p><strong>Key Contributions:</strong></p>
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<li>Built a custom WebDAV server supporting up to 50 receipts per batch at ~1 scan per second processing speed.</li>
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<li>Implemented secure file isolation with automatic daily cleanup at 3:00 AM to prevent storage bloat.</li>
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<li>Optimized for macOS Finder WebDAV client compatibility with proper protocol responses and hotfixes.</li>
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<li>Designed zero-authentication system for streamlined trusted network deployment.</li>
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<li>Created automated cleanup scheduler using Python with configurable timing and manual override capabilities.</li>
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<p><strong>Impact:</strong> Enabled buildersclub.ca members to rapidly digitize receipts and documents with enterprise-grade performance, reducing manual document processing time by 95% while maintaining secure file handling practices.</p>
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<p><a href="stories/scansnap-webdav.html" class="read-more">Read more about the ScanSnap WebDAV Service →</a></p>
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<h1>Colin Knapp</h1>
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<strong>Location:</strong> Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada<br>
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<a href="mailto:recruitme2025@colinknapp.com">recruitme2025@colinknapp.com</a> |
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<a href="https://colinknapp.com">colinknapp.com</a><br>
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<strong>Schedule a Meeting:</strong>
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<a href="https://cal.com/colink/30min" target="_blank">30 Minute Meeting</a>
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<h2>Highlights & Measurables</h2>
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<strong>Cybersecurity Leadership:</strong>
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Currently spearheading <em><a href="stories/viperwire.html">ViperWire.ca</a></em>,
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the public-facing arm of my AI-powered cybersecurity and development consultancy,
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delivering cutting-edge protection for digital assets (2023-Present).
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<strong>Open-Source Impact:</strong>
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Co-created <em><a href="stories/fawe-plotsquared.html">FastAsyncWorldEdit</a></em>
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and <em><a href="stories/fawe-plotsquared.html">PlotSquared</a></em>,
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revolutionizing Minecraft development by enabling massive transformative edits—scaling
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from 50,000 server-crashing edits to billions without interruption—powering a $2 billion
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game brand with global contributor support (2014-Present).
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<strong>Team Leadership:</strong>
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Managed a distributed team of 45 personnel at
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<a href="stories/nitric-leadership.html">Nitric Concepts</a>,
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fostering collaboration and deploying advanced DevSecOps practices (2018-2021).
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<strong>On-Premises Innovation:</strong>
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Architected self-managed, bare-metal infrastructure with orchestration for on-premises
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deployments, delivering performant, scalable systems compliant with WCAG 2.0 AA.
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Developed custom Docker solutions leveraging Docker Swarm and cluster management tools
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like Salt Stack, Bash, and Python, working with web hosting tools and DNS infrastructure
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to meet stringent government accessibility and compliance goals (2020-Present).
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<strong>Government Projects:</strong>
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Delivered scalable, secure learning management systems for the US government and
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consulted on <a href="stories/airport-dns.html">Flint Bishop International Airport</a>'s
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website and domain infrastructure via Addis Enterprises, building a geographically
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redundant DNS cluster with an A+ standard resilient to extreme scenarios (2019-Present).
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<strong>Healthcare Infrastructure:</strong>
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Developed and deployed infrastructure for
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<a href="stories/healthcare-platform.html">Improving MI Practices</a>,
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a critical healthcare education platform, ensuring high availability and security
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for sensitive medical training content (2023-Present).
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<strong>Security Automation:</strong>
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Created a Docker-based utility for automated WordPress malware removal and hardening,
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successfully deployed to protect <a href="stories/wordpress-security.html">MLPP</a>
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from persistent cyber attacks, reducing infection frequency from daily to zero (2023).
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<h2>Employment</h2>
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<h3>DevSecOps Consultant</h3>
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<p class="company">Addis Enterprises</p>
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<p class="timeframe">2019-Present</p>
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<p class="overview">Leading infrastructure and security projects for government and healthcare clients,
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specializing in scalable systems, compliance, and domain resilience.</p>
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<li>Delivered WCAG 2.0 AA compliant learning management systems for US government clients</li>
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<li>Architected geographically redundant DNS infrastructure for Bishop Airport (bishopairport.org)</li>
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<li>Developed automated malware eradication tools for healthcare platforms</li>
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<li>Implemented CIS Level 1 and 2 security standards across multiple client environments</li>
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<h3>Chief of Operations / VP / Co-Founder</h3>
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<p class="company">Nitric Concepts</p>
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<p class="timeframe">2018-2021</p>
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<p class="overview">Bootstrapped and led all operational aspects of a global gaming technology company,
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managing software development, talent acquisition, and providing executive mentorship to drive significant business growth.</p>
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<li>Bootstrapped company from zero to an estimated $4M gross revenue with strong profit margins</li>
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<li>Managed software development and talent acquisition for 45+ contractors across multiple timezones</li>
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<li>Utilized revolutionary open source tooling developed with Athion to produce Nitric Concepts products</li>
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<li>Co-developed FastAsyncWorldEdit and PlotSquared, birthing a sustainable 10-year open source brand
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that continues today with paid maintainers</li>
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<li>Established Jenkins CI/CD infrastructure in 2013 that continues running the open source ecosystem</li>
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<li>Implemented DevSecOps practices using Docker, Fail2Ban, and Salt Stack for high-traffic gaming environments</li>
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<li>Utilized Kanban/Trello to coordinate distributed teams and project workflows</li>
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<li>Provided executive mentorship to CEO/Founder Andrew Karvelis, helping scale from side project earnings to
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significant revenue growth</li>
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<h3>Founder</h3>
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<p class="overview">Building an AI-powered cybersecurity consultancy focused on making enterprise-grade
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security accessible to small to medium businesses.</p>
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<li>Developing AI-augmented security analysis systems</li>
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<li>Creating scalable security solutions for SMBs</li>
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<li>Establishing cybersecurity consulting framework</li>
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<p class="company">MotherboardRepair.ca</p>
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<p class="timeframe">2019-Present</p>
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<li>Provided exceptional client service through effective communication and tailored solutions.</li>
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<p><strong>Impact:</strong> Strengthened government digital infrastructure and ensured robust, resilient airport domain systems.</p>
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<p><strong>Impact:</strong> Enabled reliable delivery of critical healthcare training content to medical professionals while maintaining robust security standards.</p>
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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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<p><strong>Impact:</strong> Reduced infection frequency from daily/weekly to zero, significantly improving site security and reliability.</p>
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<p><strong>Impact:</strong> Delivered secure, seamless gaming experiences to millions of viewers through celebrity partnerships, MCN collaborations, and engaging content creation for livestreams. A critical incident where Jordan Matthewson was "swatted" during a live stream with 15,000 viewers on Twitch.tv became a pivotal moment that accelerated my focus on cybersecurity, ultimately leading to AddisEnterprises and partnerships with various US government organizations.</p>
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<p><strong>Impact:</strong> Enhanced project delivery speed and quality for diverse computing environments through prolific and efficient development practices, while strategically building support networks in the open source community.</p>
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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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<p><strong>Impact:</strong> Developed a complete ad campaign management platform that would have empowered creators to maximize earnings through direct ad read monetization, though the project was shelved due to client changes.</p>
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<p><a href="stories/app-development.html" class="read-more">Read more about the Ad Marketing Link Tracking Tool →</a></p>
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<h3><a href="stories/nitric-leadership.html">DevOps & Co-Founder at Nitric Concepts</a></h3>
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<p>
|
||||||
|
<strong>Timeframe:</strong> 2018-2021<br>
|
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|
<strong>Overview:</strong> Co-founded and mentored Andrew Karvelis in building Nitric Concepts from a side project
|
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|
to a $4M gross revenue company, providing executive mentorship and operational leadership.
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</p>
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<p><strong>Key Contributions:</strong></p>
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<li>Provided executive mentorship to CEO/Founder Andrew Karvelis, helping scale from side project earnings to significant revenue growth.</li>
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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>Bootstrapped the company from zero to an estimated $4M gross revenue with strong profit margins.</li>
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<li>Utilized Kanban/Trello to coordinate distributed teams and project workflows across multiple timezones.</li>
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<p><strong>Impact:</strong> Transformed Nitric Concepts into a thriving multinational entity through prolific and efficient development, while mentoring Andrew Karvelis from side project earnings to being able to purchase a Corvette C7 in cash from one month's disposable income.</p>
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||||||
|
<p><a href="stories/nitric-leadership.html" class="read-more">Read more about my leadership at Nitric Concepts →</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>
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<strong>Timeframe:</strong> 2013-2017<br>
|
||||||
|
<strong>Overview:</strong> Revitalized a struggling business into a self-sustaining operation in two weeks,
|
||||||
|
developing revolutionary open source tooling with Athion to produce Nitric Concepts products.<br>
|
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|
<strong>Key Contributions:</strong> Optimized systems and streamlined operations with rapid, effective solutions,
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creating innovative tooling that would later power major open source projects.<br>
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<strong>Impact:</strong> Created a profitable, independent venture while developing foundational technology
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|
that would enable future open source success.
|
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|
</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>
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<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.
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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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<h2>Additional Information</h2>
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<h3>Personal Development</h3>
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<p><strong>Timeframe:</strong> 2011-Present</p>
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<li>
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<strong>Self-Taught Mastery:</strong> Continuously honed cybersecurity and systems management skills,
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building a broad knowledge base to tackle unique challenges with a passion for innovation and problem-solving.
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</li>
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<strong>Open-Source Contributions:</strong> Actively maintain smaller self-run open-source projects;
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previously led <em>OhMyForm</em> (sunset project now fully retired in favor of
|
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|
<a href="https://formbricks.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Formbricks</a>),
|
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|
an open source alternative to Google Forms and Office 365 that enabled data sovereignty
|
||||||
|
and privacy-focused form building, 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>,
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reflecting a prolific commitment to advancing technology.
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|
</li>
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<li>
|
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<strong>Skill Maintenance:</strong> Regularly run Woodpecker CI and Gitea for on-premise source management,
|
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|
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
|
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across a vast array of innovative projects.
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|
</li>
|
||||||
|
</ul>
|
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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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<ul>
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<li>
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<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>,
|
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|
<a href="https://github.com/IntellectualSites/plothider">PlotHider</a>
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||||||
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<li>
|
||||||
|
<strong>Projects:</strong>
|
||||||
|
<a href="stories/viperwire.html">ViperWire.ca</a>,
|
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<a href="stories/nitric-leadership.html">Nitric Concepts</a>,
|
||||||
|
<a href="https://showerloop.cc">ShowerLoop</a>
|
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||||||
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<h2 id="open-source-heading"><a href="stories/open-source-success.html">Open Source & Infrastructure</a></h2>
|
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<div class="entry">
|
||||||
|
<h3><a href="stories/fawe-plotsquared.html">PlotSquared & FastAsyncWorldEdit</a></h3>
|
||||||
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<p class="date">2013-Present</p>
|
||||||
|
<p class="overview">Contributor to major Minecraft server plugins, focusing on performance optimization and security enhancements.</p>
|
||||||
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<ul>
|
||||||
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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>
|
||||||
|
<li>Enhanced <a href="stories/fawe-plotsquared.html">FastAsyncWorldEdit</a>, improving world manipulation performance with 664+ stars</li>
|
||||||
|
<li>Implemented security improvements and performance optimizations for large-scale server operations</li>
|
||||||
|
</ul>
|
||||||
|
<p><a href="stories/fawe-plotsquared.html" class="read-more">Read more about PlotSquared & FastAsyncWorldEdit →</a></p>
|
||||||
|
</div>
|
||||||
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||||||
|
<div class="entry">
|
||||||
|
<h3>Athion.net Infrastructure</h3>
|
||||||
|
<p class="date">2013-Present</p>
|
||||||
|
<p class="overview">Established and maintained critical infrastructure supporting Nitric Concepts' official Minecraft Marketplace partnership, with PlotSquared and FastAsyncWorldEdit tooling used by content production companies in the $5 billion Minecraft gaming ecosystem.</p>
|
||||||
|
<ul>
|
||||||
|
<li>Set up and maintained <a href="https://ci.athion.net/" target="_blank">Jenkins CI/CD pipeline</a> since 2013, supporting Nitric Concepts' official marketplace partnership and the tooling used by content production companies</li>
|
||||||
|
<li>Hosted infrastructure enabling collaboration between developers and Microsoft for official Minecraft Marketplace content creation through Nitric Concepts</li>
|
||||||
|
<li>Implemented robust security measures and performance optimizations for high-traffic development environments supporting a $5 billion gaming brand</li>
|
||||||
|
</ul>
|
||||||
|
</div>
|
||||||
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|
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<h3><a href="stories/open-source-success.html">Software Engineer</a></h3>
|
||||||
|
<p class="company">Oh My Form (Sunset Project)</p>
|
||||||
|
<p class="date">2020 - 2024</p>
|
||||||
|
<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>), an open source alternative to Google Forms and Office 365 that enabled data sovereignty and privacy-focused form building, 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>
|
||||||
|
<ul>
|
||||||
|
<li>Developed and maintained a secure, high-performance form builder application focused on data sovereignty</li>
|
||||||
|
<li>Created an open source alternative to Google Forms and Office 365 for privacy-conscious organizations</li>
|
||||||
|
<li>Implemented robust security measures and best practices for data protection</li>
|
||||||
|
<li>Optimized application performance and user experience while maintaining privacy standards</li>
|
||||||
|
</ul>
|
||||||
|
<p><a href="stories/open-source-success.html" class="read-more">Read more about my open source success →</a></p>
|
||||||
|
</div>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
<div class="entry">
|
||||||
|
<h3>Home Infrastructure Cluster & WireGuard Mesh Networking</h3>
|
||||||
|
<p class="date">2020-Present</p>
|
||||||
|
<p class="overview">Built a comprehensive home infrastructure cluster using repurposed MacMini hardware for complete data sovereignty, including self-hosted email, DNS, and 100+ services, plus developed a WireGuard mesh networking tool for quantum-resistant networking deployment.</p>
|
||||||
|
<ul>
|
||||||
|
<li>Constructed a home cluster from repurposed MacMini hardware to maintain complete data sovereignty and avoid cloud dependencies</li>
|
||||||
|
<li>Self-hosted critical infrastructure including email, DNS, and over 100 additional services for complete data control</li>
|
||||||
|
<li>Developed a WireGuard mesh networking tool designed to simplify deployment of mesh networks as opposed to traditional hub-and-spoke architectures</li>
|
||||||
|
<li>Created infrastructure tooling that enables ease of deployment for quantum-resistant networking solutions</li>
|
||||||
|
<li>Implemented comprehensive self-hosting strategy to keep personal and business data out of cloud environments</li>
|
||||||
|
<li>Architected and deployed georedundant, nuclear war-resistant DNS cluster for clients</li>
|
||||||
|
</ul>
|
||||||
|
</div>
|
||||||
|
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|
||||||
|
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|
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<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
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<meta name="description" content="ScanSnap WebDAV Service - High-performance receipt digitization for buildersclub.ca">
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<link rel="icon" type="image/x-icon" href="../favicon.ico">
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|
||||||
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<h1>ScanSnap WebDAV Service for buildersclub.ca</h1>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
<div class="project-meta">
|
||||||
|
<p><strong>Timeframe:</strong> 2025-Present</p>
|
||||||
|
<p><strong>Role:</strong> Full-Stack Developer & DevOps Engineer</p>
|
||||||
|
<p><strong>Technologies:</strong> Python, WebDAV, WsgiDAV, macOS, ScanSnap Integration</p>
|
||||||
|
<p><strong>Client:</strong> buildersclub.ca</p>
|
||||||
|
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|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
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|
||||||
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|
||||||
|
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|
||||||
|
<h2>Project Overview</h2>
|
||||||
|
<p>
|
||||||
|
The ScanSnap WebDAV Service is a high-performance document digitization solution specifically designed
|
||||||
|
for buildersclub.ca members who need to rapidly process receipts and documents. The service supports
|
||||||
|
ScanSnap scanners capable of processing up to 50 receipts at nearly 1 scan per second, providing
|
||||||
|
enterprise-grade performance for high-volume document digitization workflows.
|
||||||
|
</p>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
<div class="highlight-box">
|
||||||
|
<h3>Key Performance Metrics</h3>
|
||||||
|
<ul>
|
||||||
|
<li><strong>Batch Capacity:</strong> 50 receipts maximum per session</li>
|
||||||
|
<li><strong>Processing Speed:</strong> ~1 receipt per second</li>
|
||||||
|
<li><strong>File Formats:</strong> PDF, JPEG, PNG (ScanSnap supported)</li>
|
||||||
|
<li><strong>Storage Management:</strong> Automatic daily cleanup at 3:00 AM</li>
|
||||||
|
<li><strong>Network Protocol:</strong> WebDAV 1.0/2.0 compatible</li>
|
||||||
|
</ul>
|
||||||
|
</div>
|
||||||
|
</section>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
<section class="technical-challenges">
|
||||||
|
<h2>Technical Challenges & Solutions</h2>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
<h3>macOS Finder WebDAV Compatibility</h3>
|
||||||
|
<p>
|
||||||
|
One of the primary challenges was ensuring seamless integration with macOS Finder's WebDAV client.
|
||||||
|
macOS Finder has specific requirements for WebDAV protocol responses that many servers don't meet by default.
|
||||||
|
</p>
|
||||||
|
<ul>
|
||||||
|
<li><strong>Problem:</strong> Finder refused to connect to the WebDAV server</li>
|
||||||
|
<li><strong>Solution:</strong> Implemented macOS-specific hotfixes including <code>emulate_win32_lastmod</code>,
|
||||||
|
<code>unquote_path_info</code>, and <code>win_accept_anonymous</code> settings</li>
|
||||||
|
<li><strong>Result:</strong> Full Finder compatibility with proper directory browsing and file operations</li>
|
||||||
|
</ul>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
<h3>High-Volume File Processing</h3>
|
||||||
|
<p>
|
||||||
|
The service needed to handle rapid file uploads from ScanSnap scanners without performance degradation
|
||||||
|
or storage issues.
|
||||||
|
</p>
|
||||||
|
<ul>
|
||||||
|
<li><strong>Problem:</strong> Managing storage space with high-volume scanning operations</li>
|
||||||
|
<li><strong>Solution:</strong> Implemented automated cleanup scheduler with configurable timing</li>
|
||||||
|
<li><strong>Result:</strong> Zero-maintenance storage management with daily automated cleanup</li>
|
||||||
|
</ul>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
<h3>Security & File Isolation</h3>
|
||||||
|
<p>
|
||||||
|
Ensuring the WebDAV service could only access designated directories while preventing unauthorized
|
||||||
|
file operations.
|
||||||
|
</p>
|
||||||
|
<ul>
|
||||||
|
<li><strong>Problem:</strong> Preventing access to system files and unauthorized operations</li>
|
||||||
|
<li><strong>Solution:</strong> Custom provider class with restricted permissions (read, create, delete only)</li>
|
||||||
|
<li><strong>Result:</strong> Secure file isolation with blocked move/copy/directory creation operations</li>
|
||||||
|
</ul>
|
||||||
|
</section>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
<section class="results-impact">
|
||||||
|
<h2>Results & Impact</h2>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
<h3>Performance Improvements</h3>
|
||||||
|
<ul>
|
||||||
|
<li><strong>Processing Speed:</strong> 95% reduction in manual document processing time</li>
|
||||||
|
<li><strong>Batch Efficiency:</strong> 50 receipts processed in under 60 seconds</li>
|
||||||
|
<li><strong>Storage Management:</strong> Zero-maintenance automated cleanup</li>
|
||||||
|
<li><strong>User Experience:</strong> Seamless Finder integration with drag-and-drop functionality</li>
|
||||||
|
</ul>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
<h3>Business Value</h3>
|
||||||
|
<ul>
|
||||||
|
<li><strong>Cost Reduction:</strong> Eliminated manual document processing overhead</li>
|
||||||
|
<li><strong>Scalability:</strong> Supports high-volume scanning operations</li>
|
||||||
|
<li><strong>Reliability:</strong> Automated cleanup prevents storage issues</li>
|
||||||
|
<li><strong>Integration:</strong> Native macOS compatibility reduces training requirements</li>
|
||||||
|
</ul>
|
||||||
|
</section>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
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|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
<div class="project-links">
|
||||||
|
<h3>Related Links</h3>
|
||||||
|
<ul>
|
||||||
|
<li><a href="../index.html">← Back to Portfolio</a></li>
|
||||||
|
<li><a href="https://buildersclub.ca" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">buildersclub.ca</a></li>
|
||||||
|
<li><a href="https://github.com/mar10/wsgidav" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WsgiDAV Framework</a></li>
|
||||||
|
<li><a href="https://www.fujitsu.com/us/products/computing/peripheral/scanners/scansnap/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ScanSnap Scanners</a></li>
|
||||||
|
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|
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|
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|
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