Location: Kitchener-Waterloo Ontario Canada
Contact: Colin Knapp, recruitme2023@colinknapp.com, https://colinknapp.com
US Government Projects: Collaborated on crucial projects for the US government, focusing on scalable online learning management systems and providing excellent client service.
Professional Collaborations: I continuously engage with senior industry professionals, drawing upon collective expertise to cater to diverse client needs, ensuring effective communication and service delivery.
Custom Game Design for YouTubers: Collaborated with prominent YouTube personalities to design and manage the deployment of custom video games tailored to their unique audience and content styles. Provided technical guidance and client service to ensure the computing environments were optimized for smooth development and fun gameplay, resulting in immersive gaming experiences that resonated with large audiences.
Systems and Applications Management: Oversaw the hardware lifecycle from system provisioning to deployment, ensuring seamless integration and performance of gaming applications across various platforms. This included rigorous testing of both hardware and software components to maintain system integrity and user experience.
Client Support and Documentation: Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation for technical and non-technical audiences, including troubleshooting guides and best practice manuals. This ensured that clients and the gaming community had the necessary resources for understanding and navigating the gameplay environment effectively.
Cybersecurity and Digital Protection: Recognizing the high-profile nature of our collaborators, advanced cybersecurity measures were integral to our infrastructure management. Implemented rigorous cybersecurity protocols, including:
DDoS Defense: Deployed advanced DDoS mitigation techniques to safeguard game servers, ensuring uninterrupted service and protecting from malicious attacks aiming to disrupt services.
Anti-Phishing Protocols: Established systems and training to guard against spear-phishing attempts, which often targeted our collaborators due to their status. This involved monitoring, timely response, and educating individuals and groups about potential threats, securely enhancing their computing and related technology use.
Data Privacy Assurance: Implemented robust protection mechanisms to safeguard YouTube celebrities’ personal and professional information, ensuring confidentiality and security for their live streams. Managed critical network services to support operations and maintain data integrity.
Problem Resolution and Client Communication: Acted as the first point of contact for technical issues, resolving problems where possible and escalating to specialized teams when necessary—maintained open communication channels with clients, informing them of progress and developments, which fostered trust and strengthened client relationships.
Professional Development and Team Collaboration: Pursued continuous personal development in cybersecurity and systems management to better serve our clients and contribute to team efforts. We were engaged in collaborative problem-solving, leveraging collective expertise to overcome complex challenges in game development and digital protection.
This holistic approach to custom game development and an unwavering commitment to cybersecurity solidified our reputation as trusted partners in the intersection of content creation and computing technology.
CI/CD Integration: Leveraged CI/CD tools, namely Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD, to enhance development workflows and expedite provisioning and deployment processes.
Project Management with Trello: Adopted Trello’s Kanban system for efficient task tracking and team coordination within computing environments.
Web Design and Java Plugin Development (Timeframe: 2009-2023)
CI/CD Integration and Client Service: Leveraged CI/CD tools, namely Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD, to enhance development workflows and expedite the provisioning and deployment processes. Regularly interfaced with clients to gather requirements and ensure that the solutions delivered aligned with their use of computing and related technology needs, providing excellent client service by adapting to the unique technical challenges presented by each project.
Systems Specification and Management: Played a crucial role in specifying, testing, and deploying systems and application software, ensuring compatibility and performance across various platforms, including servers, desktops, and laboratory systems. Managed large and complex computing environments to support robust web services and Java applications.
Project Management with Trello: Adopted Trello’s Kanban system for efficient task tracking and team coordination within computing environments. This facilitated clear documentation and communication of project status, enabling timely responses to client inquiries and ensuring all team members were informed and aligned with project objectives.
Client-focused Documentation: Created detailed technical documentation to support client understanding and use of the web and Java applications developed. Ensured that all records of work activity were meticulously maintained for both internal and client use, contributing to transparency and project traceability.
Quality Assurance and Testing: Established rigorous quality assurance protocols to comprehensively manage the hardware and software lifecycle, from initial provisioning to eventual decommissioning. This included thorough testing to identify and resolve any system or application problems before release, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and maintaining the integrity of the computing infrastructure.
Technical Guidance and Issue Resolution: Provided guidance and technical advice to clients and peers to foster an environment of knowledge sharing and collaborative problem-solving. Colin developed the skills necessary to resolve various technical issues, utilizing Colin’s expertise to forward complex problems to specialized resources when appropriate.
These practices improved the efficiency and quality of web design and plugin development projects, ensured that they met the high standards expected by clients, and adhered to best practices in technology management and client service.
App Development for Influencers (Timeframe: 2013-2018)
Ad Revenue Tracking: Led the creation of an application designed to assist influencers in monitoring their ad revenues, proving invaluable for earnings tracking and content strategy optimization, contributing to successful outcomes.
DevOps/CoFounder/Management Coaching at NitricConcepts (Timeframe: 2018-2021~)
Global Team Management: Spearheaded a team of 45 contractors worldwide, nurturing an environment conducive to collaboration and consistent project quality while managing and improving our computing infrastructure.
Advanced DevSecOps Technologies: Implemented technologies like Docker, Docker Swarm, Fail2Ban, Honeypots, Canaries, and Salt Stack to ensure a refined application security and deployment strategy in our large and complex computing environments.
Game Creation Tools(2014-2017~): Initiated the development and public release of open-source game creation tools, such as PlotSquared and FastAsyncWorldEdit, for the Minecraft gaming platform, which is used to this day to drive a multibillion-dollar game’s content production. This toolchain employs many contributors worldwide who contribute and are regularly paid by the open-source community to maintain these projects, showcasing successful resource management.
Athion.net Turnaround (Timeframe: 2013-2017~): Executed a remarkable turnaround strategy for Athion.net, converting it into a thriving business within two weeks. The venture remains self-sustaining and operates independently.
Co-Founding NitricConcepts (Timeframe: 2018-2021~): Played an instrumental role in NitricConcepts’ evolution, transforming it from a budding venture to a multinational entity. The company continues to flourish independently, exemplifying effective management and deployment of computing systems.
Self-Hosted Infrastructure (Timeframe: 2019-Present): Pioneered the design of a self-scalable system, optimizing resources based on demand, demonstrating my capability in systems and infrastructure management.
Motherboard Repair.ca Incorporated (Timeframe: 2019-Present): Incepted MotherboardRepair.ca since the pandemic’s onset as a cofounding director, with the help of trusted industry leaders, emphasizing e-waste reduction and specializing in electronics repair on the circuit board level.
ShowerLoop Project (Timeframe: 2020-2022): Collaborated on the eco-friendly ShowerLoop project, aiming to conserve water by promoting DIY recirculating shower systems, reflecting my involvement in sustainable technology projects.
Advisory Role: Offered advisory expertise for producing Nexup.dev, ensuring successful game launch and continued player engagement, utilizing my service and application management skills.
Self-Taught Excellence: Achieved domain mastery through self-learning, reflecting a passion for continuous skill acquisition and maintenance.
Open-Source Contributions: Regularly contributes to open-source projects, underscoring a dedication to collaborative development within the computing and technology communities.
Skill Maintenance: Continuously uses self-hosting exercises to ensure up-to-date proficiency in various tech domains, including system and application management.
github.com/OhMyForm/OhMyFormohmyform.comnitricconcepts.comnexup.devContributions to Open Source:
github.com/IntellectualSites/PlotSquaredgithub.com/IntellectualSites/FastAsyncWorldEditgithub.com/IntellectualSites/plothideryoutube.com/user/thecreaturehubyoutube.com/user/UberHaxorNovayoutube.com/@ChimneySwift11youtube.com/@TheZombiUnicornyoutube.com/@CaptainSparklezyoutube.com/@MLGhwntProjectyoutube.com/@xXSlyFoxHoundXxyoutube.com/@kootrayoutube.com/@DanzNewzyoutube.com/@TopMassyoutube.com/@Syndicateyoutube.com/@MoreAliAavcrm.netyoutube.com/channel/UCINXtkjMKQFcnZbr7KN4GpQyoutube.com/@McProHostingcubedcon.com - Cyber charity fundraiser event held yearly.showerloop.cc - Open source WCAG2.0 AA compliant website for accessibility.