Startups
Gold Lapel
Self-optimizing PostgreSQL proxy that replaces Redis, Elasticsearch, and MongoDB with a single database. 45,000+ lines of async Rust + SDKs in 7 languages (Python, JS, Ruby, Go, Java, PHP, .NET). MongoDB-style aggregation pipeline (85x faster than Mongo via materialized-view caching), JSONB document store, P2P QUIC mesh for cross-instance cache invalidation. Built solo using AI code-generation tools (Claude Code with multi-agent workflows). Shipping to 12+ package registries from a single git tag. Founder & principal engineer.
MinuteZero
AI Marketing Engineer service. Custom prospect audits with six-axis topic-strength grading, AI-search-readiness checklist, and series-scale content production. Built the audit pipeline, content engine, and CRM as one platform. Founder & principal engineer; running since 2016.