Hello, I'm TykashiBackend Engineer
Crafting elegant solutions with Zig and building frameworks that empower developers to create better software.
Philosophy
The most damaging phrase in the language is: 'It's always been done that way.'
I'm Tykashi, a Backend Engineer and Zig enthusiast with a focus on web frameworks and developer tooling. My journey in software development began with web development, where I gained experience building robust backend systems and APIs. Over time, I became fascinated with language design and systems that improve developer experience.
I believe that developer tools should be intuitive, well-documented, and focused on solving real problems. My goal is to contribute to the Zig ecosystem by creating libraries that follow consistent patterns and provide clear, predictable APIs. I'm particularly interested in bringing proven concepts from other languages into Zig in a way that feels natural and idiomatic.
Professional Journey
2024 - Present
Open Source Developer
Currently focused on creating open-source frameworks and libraries in Zig that prioritize developer experience. My projects aim to bring intuitive APIs, clear documentation, and robust patterns to the Zig ecosystem, helping developers build more maintainable and efficient applications.
Key Achievements
- ZCont, a context management library for Zig
- ZChan, a channel implementation for concurrent communication
- ZLM, a lifecycle manager for Zig applications
- Zigress, a web framework inspired by Express.js
Technologies
2021 - 2024
Backend Engineer
Served as a backend engineer at a marketing technology company, where I architected and implemented scalable solutions supporting over 200 client tenants and handling 1,000+ concurrent users. Designed and maintained distributed systems that integrated with numerous third-party services, focusing on performance optimization, reliability, and security.
Key Achievements
- Scaled systems to handle 1,000+ concurrent users
- Reduced API response times by 40% through optimization
- Implemented robust error handling and monitoring
- Designed and maintained microservices architecture
Technologies
2020 - 2021
Web Development Bootcamp
Completed an intensive web development bootcamp, gaining a solid foundation in full-stack development principles and practices. This experience provided me with hands-on training in modern web technologies and sparked my interest in backend systems and infrastructure.
Key Achievements
- Learned full-stack web development fundamentals
- Built multiple projects from scratch
- Collaborated with peers on team projects
- Developed problem-solving and debugging skills
Technologies
Technical Skills
A Note on AI
Yes, I use AI. At the end of the day, I'm a backend engineer, not frontend. My usage of AI is to boost productivity only, particularly for tasks outside my core expertise. I believe in being transparent about the tools that help me deliver better results faster, while focusing my deepest technical work on backend systems and Zig development.
Let's Connect
Interested in collaborating or just want to say hello? I'd love to hear from you!