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DevOps / Full Stack / Hacker

Hello, I’m Alex Spezowka.

With over a decade of experience building scalable systems, I architect complete technology solutions from infrastructure to user interface. I specialize in transforming legacy systems into modern architectures, implementing AI-powered applications, and solving complex technical challenges across the full stack.

Currently Freelancing. If you need a Hacker in Residence, let’s talk.

Core Philosophy

My design philosophy is hyper-functionalist: build systems that outlast tenure, scale beyond current needs, and can be maintained by future teams. Every architecture decision prioritizes resilience, observability, and developer experience.

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Selected Projects

AI & Machine Learning Platforms

Owsla - AI-Powered Learning Management System

Project Director & Full-Stack Architect

  • Implemented scalable AI agent framework with custom prompt engineering
  • Designed edge services architecture for global deployment with sub-100ms response times
  • Built serverless PostgreSQL infrastructure with Hyperdrive optimization
  • Created React-based interfaces with real-time AI training metrics
  • Integrated multiple LLM providers with intelligent fallback and cost optimization

Consumer Applications

Decant - Wine Portfolio Management Platform

Full-Stack Developer & Infrastructure Architect

  • Built Vue.js progressive web app with offline-first architecture
  • Designed PostgreSQL schema for complex wine data relationships and tasting notes
  • Implemented real-time inventory tracking with WebSocket connections
  • Created automated backup and disaster recovery systems
  • Integrated with multiple wine APIs and built custom data normalization pipelines

I Ching - Mobile Oracle - iOS Divination App

Full-Stack Developer

  • Built React Native iOS interface for intuitive hexagram generation
  • Architected serverless backend with CloudFlare Workers for global edge deployment
  • Implemented offline-first architecture with intelligent sync strategies
  • Created custom algorithms for authentic I Ching divination methodology

Enterprise & Educational Platforms

PGFocus - Power Engineering Exam Preparation

Senior DevOps Specialist & Backend Developer

  • Architected containerized Node.js application serving thousands of concurrent users
  • Designed PostgreSQL schema for complex certification workflows and progress tracking
  • Built Vue.js interface for interactive exam simulations and progress dashboards
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines enabling multiple daily deployments with zero downtime
  • Created automated testing framework covering API endpoints and UI interactions

Axiom - Open Source Logic Proof Management

Lead Developer

  • Modern replacement for educational proof software. Acquired by private interests in 2024.
  • Formal logic validation system implementing advanced proof verification algorithms
  • Built with Next.js and Bun for performance-critical operations and clean API design
  • Designed to provide academic institutions independence from proprietary education software
  • Comprehensive test coverage and documentation for educational use cases

Infrastructure & System Architecture

CJSW Radio Society - Complete Infrastructure Overhaul

  • Challenge: Monolithic PHP application with security vulnerabilities, separate streaming/e-commerce platforms
  • Solution: Containerized microservices architecture, comprehensive security hardening, unified Vue.js frontend
  • Technologies: Docker, NGINX, PostgreSQL, Vue.js, custom migration tools
  • Results: Reduced deployment time from 4+ hours to 5-minute rolling updates, achieved 100% uptime during high-traffic events

Music Calgary - Integrated Membership Platform

  • Challenge: Fractured tech stack across multiple platforms, manual client onboarding processes
  • Solution: Custom integration platform with automated workflows and unified member experience
  • Technologies: API integrations, Vue.js admin interface, automated workflow engines
  • Results: Fully automated membership pipeline, new revenue streams, 90% reduction in manual processes

RecordLand LLC - Point-of-Sale System Development

  • Challenge: Analog sales processes limiting business growth and scalability
  • Solution: Custom web-based POS system with real-time inventory management
  • Technologies: Node.js/Express backend, Vue.js frontend, PostgreSQL, Stripe integration
  • Results: 300% increase in transaction processing speed, automated reporting, multi-location support

Open Source Projects

SSTOTP for Deno

  • Production-ready TOTP implementation focusing on security and simplicity
  • Zero-dependency TypeScript implementation for Deno ecosystem
  • Used in production applications requiring two-factor authentication

Webmentions for Deno

  • Standards-compliant implementation of web federation protocols
  • Enables distributed social networking capabilities
  • TypeScript implementation with comprehensive test coverage

French Republican Calendar Tools

  • Historical calendar conversion algorithms with web interface
  • Demonstrates both frontend development and complex date calculation logic

Kaarten - Paper Journal Supplement

  • Digital-analog hybrid system for personal knowledge management
  • Vue.js interface with local-first data storage

Technical Expertise

Frontend Development

  • Frameworks: Vue.js, React, Svelte, native iOS/SwiftUI
  • Architecture: Progressive Web Apps, offline-first design, performance optimization
  • State Management: Vuex, Pinia, Redux, reactive systems
  • Build Tools: Vite, Webpack, custom asset pipelines

Backend Development

  • Languages: JavaScript/TypeScript (Deno), Go, Python, PHP
  • Frameworks: Express.js, Fastify, Gin, custom HTTP servers
  • APIs: RESTful services, GraphQL, WebSocket implementations
  • Serverless: CloudFlare Workers, Vercel Functions, AWS Lambda

Database & Data

  • Relational: PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, schema design and optimization
  • NoSQL: Redis, MongoDB, time-series databases
  • Performance: Query optimization, indexing strategies, connection pooling
  • Pipelines: ETL processes, real-time analytics, data normalization

DevOps & Infrastructure

  • Cloud Platforms: Google Cloud Platform, Vultr, AWS, Azure
  • Containerization: Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, HashiCorp Nomad
  • Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation
  • Observability: Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, Tempo

Speaking & Leadership

Conference Presentations:

  • NCRAC 2023 - “No Code Radio: How Low-Code Tools can be Utilized in Non-Profit Environments”
  • Soundoff Summit 2024 - “Automating Your Label: How Simple Tools Can Increase Productivity and Reduce Costs”

Technical Leadership:

  • Established formal code review processes reducing bug rates by 60%
  • Created documentation standards reducing developer onboarding time from weeks to days
  • Led technical decision-making for development teams of 2-10 engineers

Credentials & Continuous Learning

Current Certifications:

Previously Held: Google Cloud Professional DevOps Engineer, LPIC-1 System Administrator

Note: Technology evolves faster than certification cycles. I focus on shipping working solutions rather than maintaining certificates.

Contact

[email protected]

Secure Communication:

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