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alx-sch/README.md

Hi, I am Alex! 👋

I am a Software Engineer with a background in biochemistry and tech consulting & operations.

I build robust, efficient software and enjoy exploring systems deeply, translating complex problems into clean, maintainable code. I research, document and share insights to make projects accessible and scalable. My background in science and consulting gives me a rigorous approach to analytical problem-solving and a proven ability to communicate complex systems to any stakeholder.

Key skills: Software development, problem-solving, research, analytical thinking, documentation, code maintainability, knowledge sharing, cross-functional collaboration.

🛠️ Tech Stack

Programming Languages:
C C++ Python R JavaScript TypeScript HTML CSS SQL

Frameworks / Libraries:
Node.js TailwindCSS Pandas NumPy

Databases:
PostgreSQL MariaDB MongoDB SQLite

DevOps / Tools:
Git GitHub GitLab Docker Linux Nginx Bash GitHub Actions Make

🚀 Featured Projects

Project Name Description
Fractal-ISPC Parallelized Newton fractal visualizer using ISPC and C++ for high-performance graphics. This project tackles the challenges of low-level optimization and parallel computing to achieve high-performance results.
nostr-nomad Python tool for migrating Substack content to the decentralized Nostr network with automated image rehosting. The project addresses the complex, modern issues of data ownership and platform independence.
minishell Custom shell built in C from scratch, implementing Bash-like command execution, pipes and I/O redirection.This project involved a deep dive into core OS principles and process management.
Inception Docker Compose orchestration of WordPress, MariaDB, and NGINX in a multi-container setup using custom-made images. This project highlights practical experience in architecting and managing complex, multi-service development environments.
IRC Server C++ Internet Relay Chat server supporting multiple clients via non-blocking I/O. A complex networking project built from scratch by adhering to precise technical specifications (RFC 1459).
STRIKE A POSE! Real-time pose detection game using Python, OpenCV, and MediaPipe. The project involved integrating complex, real-time data-processing libraries into a complete and interactive application.

🤝 Let's connect!

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  1. STRIKE_A_POSE STRIKE_A_POSE Public

    A videogame that uses body pose classification via a webcam feed to engage players in an interactive experience.

    Jupyter Notebook

  2. nostr-nomad nostr-nomad Public

    Convert and publish Substack posts to Nostr relays with local archive support and optional image re-hosting.

    Python 3 1

  3. inception inception Public

    Use Docker to build and orchestrate containerized services: A WordPress web server backed by a MariaDB database.

    Dockerfile

  4. miniRT miniRT Public

    Forked from Busedame/miniRT

    Ray tracing from scratch, without using 3D frameworks, to render basic scenes by simulating light and reflections.

    C

  5. IRC_server IRC_server Public

    Building an IRC server from scratch in C++.

    C++ 2 1

  6. minishell minishell Public

    Implementing a basic Unix shell with essential functionalities, such as handling commands, managing processes, and executing programs.

    C 1 1