35 Years of Code
From assembly language to AI systems—a career built on solving hard problems.
I wrote my first program in 1989. Since then, I've worked across the entire stack—from bare metal embedded systems to cloud-native applications, from military-grade secure communications to small business automation.
Technologies come and go. What remains constant is the discipline: understand the problem deeply, build solutions that actually work, and document everything so others can maintain it.
Here's a sample of what 35 years looks like in practice.
Open Source
MARS Digital Communications
Community-funded volunteer work developing open-source implementations of military-standard HF digital communications for the Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS).
Phoenix Nest MARS Suite
Open-source MIL-STD-188-110A HF modem implementation. Includes WWV time signal detection, turbo equalization, and comprehensive test suites for military-standard digital communications.
Python • DSP • Signal Processing • SDR
View on GitHub →PC-ALE
Continuation of Charles Brain's (G4GUO) PC-ALE project. Automatic Link Establishment for HF radio—enabling reliable long-distance communications without internet infrastructure.
C++ • DSP • Radio Communications
View on GitHub →PC-ALE UI Concept
Modern web-based interface concept for PC-ALE. Designed for field operators who need reliable, intuitive controls for HF radio link establishment.
JavaScript • HTML/CSS • UI/UX Design
View Live Demo →Amateur Radio Callsigns: KY4OLB / AAM402 (formerly AAR4TE, NNN0VOC)
Technical Experience
Languages
Python, JavaScript, C/C++, SQL, Bash, and a graveyard of languages that didn't survive the decades.
AI & Machine Learning
Claude API integration, vector embeddings (pgvector), semantic search, document intelligence, context management.
Signal Processing
SDR development, MIL-STD-188-110A modems, HF communications, turbo equalization, WWV time signal detection.
Business Systems
Odoo ERP (implementation, customization, module development), PostgreSQL, workflow automation, API integrations.
Infrastructure
Docker, Linux server administration, Nginx, SSL/TLS, Raspberry Pi edge deployments, mesh networking (Meshtastic/LoRa).
Security
Military communications protocols, secure codebase development, authentication systems, data isolation.
Production Systems Built
Phoenix Brain
Document intelligence system with semantic search, memory palace architecture, and financial context injection. Powers business decision-making with AI.
~15,000 lines • Flask • PostgreSQL • pgvector • Claude API
Marvin Platform
Multi-platform AI assistant with MCP gateway, Sentinel health monitoring, GitMarv deployments, and Meshtastic mesh networking support.
~25,000 lines • Web/SSH/RPI/Android • Three Laws safety
SME Interview System
Voice-enabled AI interviewer for knowledge extraction. Built for MARS Digital History Project—captures subject matter expertise in structured format.
~5,000 lines • Flask • Google TTS • Web Speech API
Phoenix Nest Automation
Complete Odoo ERP implementation for firewood delivery business. Custom modules for delivery pricing, Facebook Marketplace integration, commission tracking.
Odoo 17 • PostgreSQL • Python • Custom Modules
What 35 Years Teaches You
Frameworks change. Languages evolve. Cloud platforms come and go. But the fundamentals stay the same: understand the problem, write maintainable code, test thoroughly, document everything.
The most valuable skill isn't knowing the latest framework—it's knowing which problems have already been solved and which ones still need solving.
"I've made every mistake at least once. That's worth something."
Let's Build Something
Whether it's business automation, AI integration, or a problem nobody else has solved yet.
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From assembly language to AI systems—a career built on solving hard problems.
I wrote my first program in 1989. Since then, I've worked across the entire stack—from bare metal embedded systems to cloud-native applications, from military-grade secure communications to small business automation.
Technologies come and go. What remains constant is the discipline: understand the problem deeply, build solutions that actually work, and document everything so others can maintain it.
Here's a sample of what 35 years looks like in practice.
Open Source
MARS Digital Communications
Community-funded volunteer work developing open-source implementations of military-standard HF digital communications for the Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS).
Phoenix Nest MARS Suite
Open-source MIL-STD-188-110A HF modem implementation. Includes WWV time signal detection, turbo equalization, and comprehensive test suites for military-standard digital communications.
Python • DSP • Signal Processing • SDR
View on GitHub →PC-ALE
Continuation of Charles Brain's (G4GUO) PC-ALE project. Automatic Link Establishment for HF radio—enabling reliable long-distance communications without internet infrastructure.
C++ • DSP • Radio Communications
View on GitHub →PC-ALE UI Concept
Modern web-based interface concept for PC-ALE. Designed for field operators who need reliable, intuitive controls for HF radio link establishment.
JavaScript • HTML/CSS • UI/UX Design
View Live Demo →Amateur Radio Callsigns: KY4OLB / AAM402 (formerly AAR4TE, NNN0VOC)
Technical Experience
Languages
Python, JavaScript, C/C++, SQL, Bash, and a graveyard of languages that didn't survive the decades.
AI & Machine Learning
Claude API integration, vector embeddings (pgvector), semantic search, document intelligence, context management.
Signal Processing
SDR development, MIL-STD-188-110A modems, HF communications, turbo equalization, WWV time signal detection.
Business Systems
Odoo ERP (implementation, customization, module development), PostgreSQL, workflow automation, API integrations.
Infrastructure
Docker, Linux server administration, Nginx, SSL/TLS, Raspberry Pi edge deployments, mesh networking (Meshtastic/LoRa).
Security
Military communications protocols, secure codebase development, authentication systems, data isolation.
Production Systems Built
Phoenix Brain
Document intelligence system with semantic search, memory palace architecture, and financial context injection. Powers business decision-making with AI.
~15,000 lines • Flask • PostgreSQL • pgvector • Claude API
Marvin Platform
Multi-platform AI assistant with MCP gateway, Sentinel health monitoring, GitMarv deployments, and Meshtastic mesh networking support.
~25,000 lines • Web/SSH/RPI/Android • Three Laws safety
SME Interview System
Voice-enabled AI interviewer for knowledge extraction. Built for MARS Digital History Project—captures subject matter expertise in structured format.
~5,000 lines • Flask • Google TTS • Web Speech API
Phoenix Nest Automation
Complete Odoo ERP implementation for firewood delivery business. Custom modules for delivery pricing, Facebook Marketplace integration, commission tracking.
Odoo 17 • PostgreSQL • Python • Custom Modules
What 35 Years Teaches You
Frameworks change. Languages evolve. Cloud platforms come and go. But the fundamentals stay the same: understand the problem, write maintainable code, test thoroughly, document everything.
The most valuable skill isn't knowing the latest framework—it's knowing which problems have already been solved and which ones still need solving.
"I've made every mistake at least once. That's worth something."
Let's Build Something
Whether it's business automation, AI integration, or a problem nobody else has solved yet.
Get In Touch