Case Studies

Agar Chungus

Agar Chungus is a fast-paced, multiplayer web game inspired by the viral hit Agar.io. In this game, players control a cell in a competitive arena with one simple goal: consume smaller cells and pellets to grow larger while avoiding being eaten by bigger players. It captures the classic "eat-or-be-eaten" mechanics that made the .io genre famous, providing a smooth, browser-based experience for competitive play.Based on the architecture of the rybealey/agar repository, the game is built using a modern JavaScript stack designed for low-latency real-time interaction.Technologies UsedNode.js & Express: The backend is powered by Node.js, providing a scalable environment to handle multiple concurrent game sessions. Express is used to serve the game assets and manage server-side routing.Socket.io: This is the core engine for the game’s multiplayer functionality. It enables real-time, bi-directional communication between the server and the clients, ensuring that cell movements and "eats" are synchronized across all players with minimal lag.HTML5 Canvas: The game’s graphics are rendered using the HTML5 Canvas API. This allows for high-performance 2D rendering directly in the browser without the need for external plugins, enabling smooth movement for dozens of entities on screen.JavaScript (ES6+): The game logic—ranging from collision detection and cell physics to the "split" and "eject mass" mechanics—is written in clean, modern JavaScript.CSS3: Used for the UI overlay, menus, and responsive design elements to ensure the game is playable across different screen sizes.The project is a great example of using WebSockets to create a high-stakes multiplayer environment entirely within a web browser.

SERVERIZZ®

The modern business landscape requires a hybrid of high-performance infrastructure and creative agility. Many providers offer "unmanaged" servers that leave small businesses stranded, or "agency services" that lack technical depth.SERVERIZZ was engineered to solve this by providing a unified ecosystem where enterprise-grade hosting meets white-glove agency support. As a lead contributor, I architected the technical deployment of our global server network and integrated the "Web Design+" subscription model, allowing clients to scale their digital presence and their infrastructure under one roof.The ProblemInfrastructure Complexity: SMBs were forced to navigate "zero-help" dashboards and complex command-line interfaces to scale.Stagnant Web Presence: Traditional web design projects involve high upfront costs and often go unmaintained, leading to security vulnerabilities and outdated UX.Traffic Volatility: Businesses frequently crashed during seasonal spikes due to a lack of automated, managed horizontal scaling.The Solution: The way the web should be.I developed a modular infrastructure and service platform that prioritizes reliability and simplicity through three key innovations:Global Managed InfrastructureI led the deployment of a multi-tenant environment across 32 worldwide data center regions.Grid Hosting: Developed a "Zero Confusion" single-tier plan for startups, abstracting technical maintenance while providing global reliability.Managed Scaling: Deployed Layer 4 (TCP/UDP) Load Balancers to ensure client sites remain online during traffic spikes by intelligently distributing visitors across multiple nodes.Security Hardening: Integrated DDoS mitigation, Malware Defense, and nightly off-site backups as a standard across all tiers.Web Design+To address the "project quote" fatigue, I helped launch Web Design+, a subscription-based development service.Technical Integration: Every subscription includes a managed VPS with dedicated CPUs and a load balancer, pre-configured for the client’s specific region.Continuous Delivery: I built the internal work-order system that allows clients to submit "unlimited" requests, with most updates deployed within 48–72 hours.Premium Tooling: Integrated a suite of advanced tools including AccessEdge AI (accessibility compliance) and TermsGo (legal compliance) into the standard client stack.Performance Optimization EngineUsing NGINX+ caching and hardened PHP 7.3+ environments, I optimized the server-side stack to deliver high-speed customer experiences even for resource-intensive applications.Result: Achieved a "Single Pane of Glass" management experience via a customized cPanel interface, reducing technical support tickets by 35%.Technical Contributions and ChallengesGlobal Deployment: Managed the orchestration of virtual machines and block storage across diverse geographic regions to minimize latency.Automation: Scripted automated security patching and backup verification to maintain a 99.9% uptime guarantee.Cross-Platform Synergy: Coordinated with partners like Impeccabyte to offer specialty payment processing rates for SERVERIZZ clients, creating a closed-loop business ecosystem.

Impeccabyte

Small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) often struggle with "fragmented management"—juggling separate apps for payroll, banking, incorporation, and merchant services. This fragmentation leads to "bureaucracy fatigue," where owners spend more time on admin than on their actual vision.Impeccabyte was developed to bridge this gap. As a primary contributor, I led the development of a full-stack ecosystem that integrates high-level financial APIs into a single, jargon-free interface, supported by custom AI tools to automate financial auditing and legal compliance.The ProblemData Silos: Financial data lived in four different partner portals, making a holistic view of business health impossible.Opaque Fees: Merchant processing fees are notoriously difficult to decipher, leading to SMBs overpaying by thousands annually.Compliance Risks: Missed state and federal filing deadlines resulted in penalties and "Good Standing" lapses for entrepreneurs.The Solution: A unified, full-stack platformI architected and deployed a multi-tenant web application focused on three core innovation pillars:Partner Integration & UI/UXI led the UI/UX design and API integration for our four core partners. By abstracting the complexity of Unit.co(banking) and CheckHQ (payroll), we created a "single pane of glass" experience.Result: Reduced user time-on-task for administrative actions by over 40% compared to using individual partner portals.Penny: The AI Merchant Services SpecialistTo solve the transparency issue, I developed Penny. This AI agent analyzes processing statements to determine if a user's rates are "fair" relative to current market benchmarks.Technical Implementation: Penny uses LLM-based parsing to extract data from complex merchant statements.Outcome: Penny identifies overcharging in real-time and triggers a notification for the user to contact their Impeccabyte account manager to renegotiate, ensuring long-term cost efficiency.The AI-Powered Compliance CalendarI designed a proactive Compliance Engine that maps federal and state deadlines to the specific entity type of the user.Predictive Logic: The system doesn't just notify; it recommends. If a state tax filing is approaching, the AI suggests the specific Bizee or CheckHQ workflow required to satisfy the requirement.Result: A 0% missed-deadline rate for active platform users, significantly lowering the barrier to entry for first-time founders.Technical Contributions and ChallengesFull-Stack Development: Built the frontend for responsiveness and the backend for secure, high-uptime financial transactions.Uptime Management: Maintained 99.9% uptime to ensure critical business functions (payroll/payments) were never interrupted.Strategic Growth: Beyond code, I managed Partner Relations to ensure API roadmaps stayed aligned and assisted in Regional Sales to gather direct user feedback for iterative design.Final ImpactImpeccabyte successfully evolved from a concept to a robust "Launch to Loved" platform. By combining technical execution with human-centric support, we empowered entrepreneurs to reclaim their time.