Colin Knapp

Location: Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Contact: recruitme2023@colinknapp.com | colinknapp.com


Highlights & Measurables


Project Experience

DevSecOps at Addis Enterprises

Timeframe: 2019-Present
Overview: Collaborated on US government projects and airport infrastructure, focusing on scalable, secure systems and domain resilience.
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Healthcare Platform Infrastructure

Timeframe: 2019-Present
Overview: Led infrastructure design and operations for Improving MI Practices (archive) through Addis Enterprises, a critical healthcare education platform.
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WordPress Security Automation

Timeframe: 2023
Overview: Developed an automated solution for WordPress malware removal and hardening.
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YouTube Game Development & Cybersecurity

Timeframe: 2009-2022
Overview: Designed custom video games for prominent online creators, integrating advanced cybersecurity measures.
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Web Design & Java Plugin Development

Timeframe: 2009-2023
Overview: Developed web solutions and Java plugins focusing on CI/CD efficiency and client satisfaction.
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App Development for Influencers

Timeframe: 2013-2018
Overview: Created an ad revenue tracking app to optimize earnings and strategies for content creators.
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DevOps & Co-Founder at NitricConcepts

Timeframe: 2018-2021
Overview: Led a global team in building secure, scalable gaming solutions.
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Entrepreneurial Ventures

Athion.net Turnaround

Timeframe: 2013-2017
Overview: Revitalized a struggling business into a self-sustaining operation in two weeks.
Key Contributions: Optimized systems and streamlined operations with rapid, effective solutions.
Impact: Created a profitable, independent venture.

MotherboardRepair.ca

Timeframe: 2019-Present
Overview: Co-founded a company reducing e-waste through circuit board repairs.
Key Contributions: Leveraged industry expertise and a versatile toolchain for sustainable tech solutions.
Impact: Promoted environmental responsibility in electronics.

ShowerLoop Project

Timeframe: 2016
Overview: Revamped the website for an eco-friendly recirculating shower system project, implementing WCAG 2.0 AA compliance and modern design principles.
Key Contributions: Designed and implemented a responsive, accessible website with improved user experience and technical documentation.
Impact: Enhanced the project's online presence and accessibility while maintaining the site's functionality through periodic maintenance.


Additional Information

Personal Development

Timeframe: 2009-Present

Relevant Links & Web Impact


Open Source & Infrastructure

PlotSquared & FastAsyncWorldEdit

2013-Present

Contributor to major Minecraft server plugins, focusing on performance optimization and security enhancements.

  • Contributed to PlotSquared, a land management plugin with 572+ stars and 809+ forks
  • Enhanced FastAsyncWorldEdit, improving world manipulation performance with 664+ stars
  • Implemented security improvements and performance optimizations for large-scale server operations

Athion.net Infrastructure

2013-Present

Established and maintained critical infrastructure for Minecraft development community.

  • Set up and maintained Jenkins CI/CD pipeline since 2013, supporting continuous integration for game content development
  • Hosted infrastructure enabling collaboration between developers and Microsoft for game content creation
  • Implemented robust security measures and performance optimizations for high-traffic development environments

Software Engineer

Oh My Form

2020 - Present

Led development of Oh My Form, achieving over 1.5 million Docker pulls as verified by Docker Hub and archived.

  • Developed and maintained a secure, high-performance form builder application
  • Implemented robust security measures and best practices
  • Optimized application performance and user experience

Accessibility: This website is designed and developed to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AAA standards, ensuring the highest level of accessibility for all users. Features include high contrast ratios, keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, and responsive design. The site supports both light and dark modes with automatic system preference detection.