Casey
Hercules.
Building digital experiences that bridge structural integrity and human delight.
Experience
Senior Software Developer
Present- Built and maintained robust APIs and microservices architecture, supporting high-volume transactions with 99.99% uptime.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable solutions, ensuring high performance and reliability.
- Developed and maintained automated tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
Owner
09/2024 - Present- Established and operated a sole proprietor LLC providing software consulting services.
- Streamlined business processes through custom tools, saving 80+ hours per week in manual administrative tasks.
- Managed end-to-end project lifecycle and ensured on-time delivery and exceeded client expectations.
Lead Software Engineer
10/2023 - 09/2024- Led React project optimizing admin processes, resulting in an 80% reduction in processing time.
- Gathered stakeholder feedback to prioritize intuitive design, minimizing training needs.
- Engineered robust architecture enabling easy maintenance and near-constant uptime.
Software Engineer
09/2021 - 02/2023- Enhanced productivity by creating internal tools, resulting in a 30% improvement in ticket completion times.
- Proactively identified and resolved cross-departmental issues, preventing 3+ production-down incidents.
- Spearheaded initiatives supporting non-technical departments, improving efficiency by up to 80%.
Lead Software Engineer
02/2021 - 09/2021- Lead a 3-year, $5 million R&D project to fruition.
- Ensured seamless transition to general IT with detailed documentation.
- Drove innovation by translating research into prototypes for high-profile meetings.
Server Systems Engineer
07/2018 - 03/2020- Managed infrastructure ensuring seamless software/hardware updates.
- Leveraged Datadog/CloudWatch for preventative maintenance.
- Maintained 99.9999% uptime.
Lead Programmer / Project Manager
2018- Designed, led, and programmed a VR training simulation in Unreal Engine 4.
- Communicated plans and progress in monthly meetings with shareholders.
- Ensured project delivery and success on short timelines.
Hall Manager
2017 - 2018- Supervised 7 Resident Advisors through weekly one on one meetings.
- Created and promoted academic events, social events, and community development opportunities.
- Led and planned staff meetings and staff development activities.
Instructor
2017- Developed and taught fun and engaging lessons for the VR Game Design, Intro to Game Design, and Programming courses.
- Managed 8+ high school students daily while maintaining high energy and camp spirit.
Personal Projects
A selection of work spanning games, immersive experiences, and practical tools that solve real problems.
Umbrella Mondays
A narrative puzzle-adventure game where you play as Fella, a girl who uses her umbrella to protect spirits from green rain. Explore a beautiful ruin, solve puzzles, and uncover the mystery of Fella's missing memories.
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VR Training Simulation
Created for an Engineering company who made electric motors. Used as a training tool for teaching assembly workflows.
Puzzle Hunts
Designed and executed 7+ immersive, multi-stage "escape room" style experiences in the real world. Features included custom electronics, hidden messages in artwork, calling real phone numbers, and physical artifacts like custom jewelry.
Interphaze Pocket Scholar
A specialized digital companion for the Interphaze LARP. This tool streamlines character management, allowing players to update stats, track progression, and reference rules directly from their mobile devices, replacing legacy paper systems.
In DevelopmentTechnologies I Work With
Building with modern tools and proven technologies that prioritize reliability, maintainability, and scalability.
Languages & Frameworks
Tools & Infrastructure
Specializations
Education
BS in Game Design & Computer Science
2014 - 2018 • Graduated with Honors
Minors in Psychology and Math
Awards & Certs
Co-op Student of the Year (2018)
Recognized for significant contributions and exceeding performance standards.
Certifications
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (2022)
- Red Hat Linux Certified (2019)
- LPI Certified (2019)