Soup or Cereal LLC
Shopify theme developer
HTML/CSS/JavaScript/Liquid
React/Tailwind/TypeScript/Node
Current
College
Applied Computer Science;
Despite 20 years of self-learning and a decade of self-publishing software, it's still challenging to secure a tech job interview..
Pre-ordering bacon
Fleshed out my Next.js concept into a Shopify theme
(password is “liquid-is-cool”)
Shopify rejected my theme and refused to elaborate .. Shopify has been running on borrowed time, burning through printed money on ads and salaries while their outdated platform stagnates. Entrepreneurs deserve better.
Therapy Free
24/7 free and anonymous chat therapy
with pseudo therapists
Dedicated to Terry A. Davis (1969-2018), a brilliant and eccentric software developer who crafted Temple OS.
History
Fifth Semester - January/February/March 2025
Self-improved Shopify theme development
Finished crafting a Shopify theme inspired by the concept of pre-ordering bacon.
Fourth Semester - October/November/December 2024
Self-learned Shopify theme development
Started crafting a Shopify theme inspired by the concept of pre-ordering bacon.
Third Semester - August/September 2024
Self-learned Next.js
Built several web apps while learning Next.js, including an entire site dedicated to pre-ordering bacon directly from the pig.
Second Semester - June/July 2024
Self-learned real-time web development
Created a 'website MMORPG demo' that is a foundation for performant real-time combat with anti-cheat logic integrated.
First Semester - April/May 2024
Self-learned modern web development
Made a free online therapy service that provides 24/7 anonymous chat therapy with pseudo therapists, dedicated to Terry A. Davis.
2020
Tried to get hired in the tech industry *crickets*
Obtained over 20 certifications and completed a coding bootcamp (while driving a semi-truck for income.).
2016
100+ mobile apps on Symbian, Blackberry, iPhone, Android and Windows Phone
Most popular was a novelty app that trended for a few weeks on the Android Market.
50+ desktop programs
Most popular were file encryptors and private web browsers on the Windows Store.
25+ video games
Over 20 games officially released on Nintendo Wii U® and New Nintendo 3DS®, most popular categories were Edutainment and Casino.
2012
Ported site for charity
Ported a static website with thousands of pages/files to Wordpress within 48 hours.
Won a mobile app development contest
This gave me the confidence to go from driving a semi-truck to self-publishing software.
2007
Operated a remotely popular coding blog
Lead to me landing a paid position to curate and write content for enterprise-grade developers.
2003
Tinkered with “computer towers”
Because of a genuine interest in computers.