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James Wood

James Wood

Professional Software Developer with a focus on low-level systems and web services architecture. Driven by curiosity and a desire to push the boundaries of software capabilities, I continuously seek to innovate and improve.

Core Competencies

Low-Level Systems

I have a love for optimizing low-level systems for peak performance, enjoying the challenge of simplifying intricate codebases.

Optimizing Tools

Pprof, GDB, Valgrind, Perf

Interests
  • Programming Language Design
  • Compilers
  • TCP/IP Stack
  • Network Protocols
  • Disassemblers
  • Operating Systems
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Virtualization
  • Memory Management

Backend Developer

I have a passion for designing and implementing robust backend architectures with seamless server-side performance and scalable data processing capabilities.

Dev Tools

Neovim, Jetbrains, Github, Tmux

Programming Languages
  • Golang
  • Zig
  • C
  • Rust
  • Python
  • Cpp
  • Javascript / Typescript
  • Svelte
  • HTML / CSS

Project Management

I enjoy orchestrating complex projects, ensuring efficient processes, clear communication, and timely delivery.

Management Tools

Jira, Confluence, Github Issues

Philosophy
  • Clear goals, clear outcomes
  • Plan meticulously, execute flexibly
  • Quality over quantity
  • Speed when smart
  • Iterative development
  • Simplify complexity
  • Clear communication
  • Mentorship is an investment
  • Focus on value creation

Technologies

Languages

Golang

Python

Typescript (JS)

Bash

Databases

Postgres

CockroachDB

ElasticSearch

Cassandra

MongoDB

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Apache Kafka

Redis

Logstash

Kibana

Jenkins

Apache Hadoop

Apache Spark

Cloud Services

Github

Google Compute Engine

Google BigQuery

Google Cloud Run

Google Cloud Functions

Google Kubernetes Engine

Google Cloud Storage

Google Spanner

Google Cloud Build

Google Memorystore

Google Cloud Network

Google Container Registry

Google Firestore

Google Profiler

Google Cloud SQL

Google AlloyDB

Google PubSub