🛠️ Projects
Each project represents a deliberate response to real constraints, user needs, and operational requirements. Architecture decisions are documented with context, not abstracted into marketing language. 🎯
Sophia STARS
A comprehensive student management and reporting system built for Sophia Mundi Steiner School. Designed to replace fragmented workflows with a unified, privacy-first platform that serves educators, leadership, and administrative staff.
The Problem
Schools often rely on disconnected tools—spreadsheets, paper forms, and generic software not designed for their governance model. Sophia STARS consolidates student records, attendance, assessments, incident tracking, and reporting into a single, purpose-built system.
Design Principles
- Privacy by Design — All student data is encrypted, access-controlled, and audited. No external services, no third-party analytics.
- Role-Based Access — Teachers see only their classes. Leadership has oversight. Parents have read-only access to their children's records.
- Offline-First Mindset — Systems must remain functional during network issues. Data integrity is non-negotiable.
- Audit Trails — Every change is logged with timestamp, user, and reason. Critical for governance and accountability.
Architecture
Hosted on internal infrastructure with strict access controls. Built using modern web technologies optimized for reliability and maintainability. Data residency and sovereignty are core requirements.
Impact
Reduced administrative overhead, improved data accuracy, and provided leadership with real-time insights into student progress and wellbeing. Teachers report significant time savings and clearer communication pathways.
OmenCore
A unified control plane for managing personal and educational infrastructure—servers, networking, backups, monitoring, and automation. Built to reduce operational complexity and improve system reliability.
The Problem
Managing multiple servers, network devices, and services across different locations requires consistent tooling and clear visibility. OmenCore consolidates these operations into a single interface with strong security boundaries.
Key Features
- Centralized authentication and authorization
- Automated backup verification and rotation
- Network traffic monitoring and alerting
- Service health checks and incident response workflows
- Secure remote access via WireGuard VPN
Design Decisions
Built with infrastructure-as-code principles. All configuration is version-controlled. Deployments are repeatable and auditable. Security is layered—network isolation, certificate pinning, and zero-trust access controls.
Learnings
Managing infrastructure is about predicting failure modes and building resilience. Monitoring is not optional. Documentation is part of the system, not an afterthought.
NBN Compare
A straightforward tool for comparing Australian NBN plans based on location, speed tier, and actual costs. Built to cut through marketing noise and present factual comparisons.
The Problem
ISP comparison sites are often affiliate-driven, prioritizing commission over accuracy. Users need clear, unbiased data to make informed decisions about their internet service.
Approach
No affiliate links. No sponsored placements. Just pricing data, speed tier information, and contract terms. Users can filter by location (as NBN availability varies) and sort by price, speed, or contract length.
Technical Details
Static site with client-side filtering. Data sourced directly from ISP websites and updated regularly. No tracking, no analytics, no user data collected.
Impact
Provides a trusted reference point for those researching NBN plans without commercial bias.
BrightBound Adventures
An offline-first, cross-platform educational app designed for children aged 4-12. Built with Flutter to strengthen literacy and numeracy skills through engaging, game-based learning aligned with ACARA v9.0 and NAPLAN standards.
The Problem
Many educational games prioritize engagement over learning outcomes, include ads and tracking, or require constant internet connectivity. Teachers need tools that align with curriculum standards, work offline, and provide meaningful progress tracking without compromising student privacy.
Design Philosophy
- Offline-First — No internet connection required. Perfect for classrooms, travel, or areas with limited connectivity.
- Child-Safe — Zero ads, no tracking, no accounts, no in-app purchases. Just pure learning.
- Adaptive Difficulty — Content adjusts based on student performance to maintain appropriate challenge levels.
- Curriculum-Aligned — Activities mapped to ACARA v9.0 and NAPLAN high-risk areas.
- Privacy-Focused — All data stored locally on device. No cloud sync, no external services.
Learning Zones
Children explore five themed worlds: Word Woods (literacy), Number Nebula (numeracy), Puzzle Peaks (logic), Story Springs (creative storytelling), and Adventure Arena (coordination games). Each zone focuses on specific educational outcomes while maintaining high engagement through gamification and avatar customization.
Technical Implementation
Built with Flutter for cross-platform compatibility (Android, iOS, and Web PWA). Uses local Hive database for offline storage. Adaptive learning engine tracks skill progression from LOCKED → INTRODUCED → PRACTISING → MASTERED. PIN-protected parent dashboard provides progress analytics without compromising child privacy.
Outcomes
Currently in development with Phase 1 complete. The platform helps identify learning gaps and provides students with self-paced practice opportunities. Teachers can monitor progress without relying on external services or compromising student data.
Windows Optimizers
Two focused PowerShell scripts for optimizing Windows systems: one for touchscreen/tablet devices, another for gaming rigs. Built to reduce bloat, improve performance, and remove unnecessary services.
The Problem
Default Windows installations include services and features most users don't need, consuming resources and creating maintenance overhead. Manual optimization is time-consuming and error-prone.
Approach
- Touchscreen Optimizer — Improves responsiveness on tablets and convertibles by disabling unnecessary background tasks, optimizing power settings, and streamlining touch input handling.
- Gaming Optimizer — Maximizes performance by disabling telemetry, stopping non-essential services, and optimizing network settings for low latency.
Technical Details
Scripts are idempotent and documented. Each change is explained with reasoning. Users can review and modify scripts before execution. No telemetry, no remote execution.
Learnings
Windows optimization is about understanding tradeoffs. Every disabled service has consequences. Documentation and user education are as important as the scripts themselves.
Touchscreen Optimizer on GitHub → | Gaming Optimizer on GitHub →