Hi,
I'm Owen

In 2011 (I tell stories chronologically), I discovered TouchOfDeath, an online community dedicated to developing MMORPG games in Visual Basic 6 using Eclipse Origins. Through diligent self-learning and experimentation, I implemented an authentication system and created a feature enabling players to heckle NPC merchants in an Orient-medieval video game.

• Acquired proficiency in programming through self-study.
• Implemented a secure authentication system for 60 players.
• Created a chat moderation bot using very gnarly regex.

I gained online recognition for building popular Minecraft mods such as KAGIC, which introduced holographic guardians called Gems; Mob Mash, featuring a dozen new enemies; and CoffeeCraft, which focused on coffee cultivation and trade. In the most popular project, KAGIC, I implemented core features like Gem creation and commands using OpenNLP for token, POS tag ,and sentence extraction. KAGIC garnered over 300,000 downloads, a 13,000-strong community, and widespread visibility through various YouTube Let's Plays and series.

• Achieved over 300,000 downloads, 13,000 players.
• Accumulated a total of 6,500,000 views on YouTube.
• Companion mods amassed over 700,000 downloads.

I conceived the idea of Hacker's Holiday, a seasonal hackathon where my talented friend group and I would tackle local community challenges. Through late-night brainstorming sessions fueled by caffeine and wings, we developed an online ordering system for a local coffee shop that evolved into Order Coffee Online, and an IoT solution for sales forecasting and user prediction.

• Awarded Liberty Chamber of Commerce 20under20 award.
• Developed MVP that would go on to raise over $500,000.
• Designed an IoT solution that increased conversion by 40%.

After successfully commercializing Order Coffee Online, I rewrote the platform in Ruby on Rails, expanding its capabilities to support multiple locations, a mobile app, and a menu editor. I managed development, deployment, and maintenance, hosting the app on Digital Ocean and integrating Stripe for payments and Twilio for SMS notifications. The platform processed over $500,000 in orders, served 3,000 customers, and earned me recognition from the Liberty Chamber of Commerce 20under20 award, culminating in its sale to a local business owner amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Awarded Liberty Chamber of Commerce 20under20 award.
• Processed over $500,000 in sales and over 3,000 customers.
• Orchestrated a successful exit in 2020.

Joining VisualLive in 2020, I advanced the company's cloud infrastructure and web application, facilitating its expansion and efficiency amid rapid growth. Key initiatives included migrating the company's cloud infrastructure from Heroku to Azure, enhancing security and reliability, and releasing features like a chart generator and user management system. These contributions propelled VisualLive to become a global leader in augmented reality for AEC, leading to a lucrative acquisition by Unity Technologies.

• Enabled efficient workflows with CRM integration.
• Migrated cloud infrastructure from Heroku to Azure.
• Maintained regulatory compliance and GDPR.
• Powered a global leader in the AEC space.

While integrating VisualLive with Unity's Industrial Collection, I spearheaded various initiatives leveraging my cloud development expertise, including tracking and analytics APIs, optimizing 3D model streaming, implementing a new licensing system, and integrating third-party APIs for enhanced project management. I also repackaged VisualLive into an on-premise suite, saving hosting costs and improving performance. Additionally, I contributed to internal tools, participated in hackathons, and utilized ML/AI technologies like ChatGPT.

• Increased market share by integrating VisualLive into UIC.
• Slashed hosting costs by 30% with a new scaling strategy.
• Improved performance by up to 90% with a new 3D model converter.

Following Unity's restructuring in 2023, I embraced the market downturn as an opportunity for reflection and exploration. While job-hunting, I continue to develop my portfolio with new ideas and use GPT and simulated environments in Unity to create immersive narratives. I'm focused on seeking new opportunities aligned with my skills and interests, upskilling, sharing my journey, and fostering a supportive community of talented individuals, aiming to inspire others and build great things.

• Seeking new opportunities to exercise skills and gain new ones.
• Using GPT to craft compelling narratives about simulated worlds.
• Developed a portfolio website to showcase my skills.