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Jan 25 2021 4 min read

VisionPlan Pro (VPP): Build Process 1

Built, solo, a multi-tenant SaaS that turns messy optical insurance and reimbursement logic into a rules engine opticians can follow: The first implementation step and the tradeoff that made it worth shipping.

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Jan 15 2021 5 min read

KMK LiveStream Platform (Real-Time Virtual Learning): Introduction

Built an in-house live-streaming and engagement platform to replace Zoom for live instruction, integrated directly into the LMS, supporting 2,000+ concurrent users per session at ~30% lower streaming cost: A practical overview of the system, the constraint that shaped it, and the work flow behind the build.

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Nov 22 2020 4 min read

VisionPlan Pro (VPP): Propose Solution

Built, solo, a multi-tenant SaaS that turns messy optical insurance and reimbursement logic into a rules engine opticians can follow: Why the chosen direction fit the constraint better than patching around the edges.

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