GameMaker Movement Demo
Short movement clip demonstrating player feel, control response, and animation transitions.
Student Developer Portfolio
Building full stack apps and game worlds while I study.
I am Hexoden, a student developer focused on practical software that ships. I work across frontend, backend, databases, and deployment, and I also build gameplay systems and interactive prototypes.
Full Stack
Web + API
Game Dev
Systems + Design
Builder
Rapid Prototyping
Student
Always Learning
Visual Work
Gameplay experiments, pixel art, and implementation screenshots from my game development workflow.
State Machine Work
Screenshot from gameplay logic code handling animation and state transitions.
Peripheral Controls Map
Mapping layout for Xbox-style peripheral controls used for gameplay actions and testing.
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About
UK-based builder blending people-first experience, creative problem solving, and practical engineering outcomes.
I am a UK-based student developer with a creative mindset and a people-first background. I have an undergraduate degree in mental health nursing, and that experience has shaped the way I work: with empathy, resilience, attention to detail, and a steady focus on solving real problems for real people.
My working history is broad and hands-on, from a short spell in graphic design and print to hospitality, caring, mental health nursing, and cleaning. That mix has given me adaptability, strong communication skills, and a practical understanding of how different environments run. It also means I am comfortable moving between technical work, creative work, and people-centred work without losing momentum.
Outside of work, I am a genuine animal person. I care for three snakes, two cockatiels, a turtle, three frogs, and several fish tanks, so life at home is full-on in the best way. My music taste is equally committed: hard and fast techno is my happy place, but you will absolutely catch me belting Natasha Bedingfield ballads in the shower. Professionally, I am driven by digital sovereignty, security, full stack development, open source software, digital ownership, data systems, game development, community-driven projects, homelabbing, and building tools that feel practical, secure, and personal all at once. I am also highly interested in future projects and opportunities to contribute to the development and modernisation of medical devices and digital healthcare systems.
Profile
The areas I care most about outside pure coding tasks.
Indie Game Passion
I love indie games, retro game aesthetics, Nintendo-style design language, open-world systems, and MRPG-inspired progression loops.
Digital Art Mediums
I work across graphical editing, pixel art resprite workflows, and light illustration to support UI, gameplay assets, and visual storytelling.
Digital Sovereignty
I am passionate about security, data ownership, open-source tooling, Linux, and practical ways to reduce dependence on big tech ecosystems.
Home Lab Builder
I run a homelab with Proxmox-style virtualization, Docker services, SMB storage, media systems, home network management, and self-hosted AI workflows. I like building infrastructure that is private, useful, and under my control.
Medical Tech
Where nursing experience meets practical software, cleaner workflows, and secure systems.
What I want to build
I’m especially interested in projects that modernise old, clunky software that slows down medical staff. I want to help make documentation easier, reduce admin drag, and build systems that connect cleanly, securely, and reliably across teams.
Problem areas I care about
- Reducing repetitive documentation and data entry
- Making interoperability feel straightforward instead of painful
- Building secure, auditable workflows that staff can trust
- Designing interfaces that stay usable under pressure
Journey
A career-swap progress monitor that connects nursing, creative work, homelabbing, and software.
signal 76
Mental health nursing
foundation
signal 48
Career swap
new direction
signal 60
Creative work
design thinking
signal 84
Homelabbing
systems control
signal 96
Software
full stack build
Current direction
I’m carrying people-first experience into secure, useful software: healthcare, digital sovereignty, self-hosting, and community-facing tools all sit in the same story for me.
Skills
A practical toolkit for creating end-to-end software.
Frontend Development
Responsive, accessible interfaces with modern CSS, component design, and performance-first UI behavior.
Backend Development
REST APIs, auth flows, data modeling, and clean service layers that are maintainable and testable.
Build and Tooling
Version control, CI basics, deployment automation, and setup of predictable local-to-production workflows.
Game Development
Core mechanics, player feedback loops, and iteration on movement, progression, and balance systems.
Toolkit
The stack I reach for across web work, game builds, and self-hosted systems.
HTML5
CSS3
Java
JavaScript
TypeScript
React
GameMaker
Portainer
Python
Git
GitHub
WP
VS Code
VS
Linux
Docker
Proxmox
Open Source
Proton
Raspberry PiThis toolkit reflects how I build: open-source first, self-hosted where it makes sense, and tuned for full stack work, game dev, and homelab systems. This list is not exhaustive.
Labs
The smaller focus areas that shape how I think about infrastructure, trust, and software ownership.
Homelab
Private infrastructure, Docker services, storage, and self-hosted experiments that keep my tools under my control.
Security
Practical security, safer workflows, and systems designed to protect people and data without making the product miserable to use.
Open Source
Tools, workflows, and community-minded projects that stay transparent, reusable, and easy to build on.
Full Stack
Frontend, backend, deployment, and data systems tied together into software that feels coherent from start to finish.
Notes
Short-form writing, build logs, and ideas I want to keep moving forward.
Why local-first tools matter
Notes on data ownership, self-hosting, and building systems that respect the people who use them.
Useful security, not decorative security
Thoughts on making secure systems that are still usable for real people doing real work.
Small iterations, shipped often
Quick write-ups from homelab setups, software tweaks, and the process of turning ideas into working projects.
Featured Work
These cards now open dedicated project pages with technical details and links.
Christopher AI
A self-hosted, multi-user AI interface focused on local-first privacy with LAN access and Docker-based deployment.
- Next.js + Tailwind frontend
- Ollama model runtime and local inference
- Private profiles, encrypted chat storage, and HTTPS LAN setup
- Container-based install scripts for consistent hosting
CommandDB
A command manager that stores, searches, and launches workflows via global hotkeys, dashboard tools, and CLI.
- Quick launcher and search widget
- Streamlit visual dashboard and editor
- Web harvester for command imports and rapid expansion
- Workflow chaining for faster repeat tasks
Next Builds On Deck
Planned work that reflects the direction I want to grow in: study, game creation, and a more polished creative portfolio.
- BSc Computing and IT focused on software development
- A fully operational and released mini indie game
- Archaeology-inspired concept, art, and gameplay planning