Kiefer
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I build and automate backend infrastructure — Go and Rust services, CI/CD pipelines with Dagger, and Linux/Docker systems. I run my own secure self-hosted stack and care about software that's correct, fast, and a pleasure to maintain.
$ skills --all▍
- rust
- git
- typescript
- go
- linux
- python
- docker
- dagger
- postgresql
- svelte
- ruby-on-rails
- c++
- swift
Identity
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What I build
Backend infrastructure and developer tooling: CI/CD pipelines with Dagger, containerized builds, and Go & Rust services, plus the occasional Tauri desktop app or ML-backed web app. Strong typing and a systems-programming mindset throughout.
Education
Information & Computer Systems Diploma
Camosun College· 2023 - 2025
A 2.5-year program equivalent in scope to an Associate Degree, with emphasis on software development, databases, systems analysis, networking, and hands-on projects using industry-standard tools.
Tech Arsenal
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Proficiency
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Focus Areas
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Experience
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DevOps Engineer
Jan 2026 – PresentSandbenders
Building CI/CD infrastructure for reproducible embedded software builds — turning manual, fragile build steps into containerized, repeatable automation.
- Built Dagger-based CI/CD workflows for reproducible embedded builds across Yocto, Bazel, and Lingua Franca
- Automated containerized build environments, dependency setup, artifact packaging, and publishing
- Debugged Linux/Docker build failures and improved pipeline reliability through caching, isolation, and repeatable execution
- Collaborated with engineering stakeholders to convert manual build requirements into maintainable CI workflows
Machine Learning Developer
Apr 2025 – Sep 2025Swallow AI
Built a Python-based machine learning application for pest identification, supporting agricultural use cases across multiple African biomes.
- Led a team of 4 developers to deliver the MVP 3 weeks ahead of schedule
- Optimized the ML pipeline, improving accuracy from 72% to 87% and reducing inference time by 40%
- Collaborated with product, marketing, and sales teams to align technical solutions with regional and environmental requirements
- Diagnosed and resolved production issues through systematic debugging and root-cause analysis
R&D Intern
Apr 2024 – Aug 2024RaceRocks
Developed and maintained Ruby on Rails applications within a large, production codebase as a student intern in the R&D department.
- Developed and maintained Ruby on Rails applications within a large, production codebase
- Contributed features and fixes through Agile workflows — sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
- Integrated new functionality while refactoring and improving existing systems
- Collaborated with R&D and cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues
Live Telemetry
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Core Philosophy
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Make it work, make it right, make it fast.