Hi! I’m Andrew, a software engineer based in North Carolina.

I specialize in systems and web development and I’m skilled in lots of languages, including Rust, TypeScript, Go, and Kotlin. Check out my GitHub to see some of my projects!

Contact Me

Email: bigspeedfpv@gmail.com
Discord: @us.east.1

Some facts about me

• I’m a mostly self-taught developer.
  • In my free time, I like learning new languages.
  • Functional languages are my current obsession; Rust and OCaml are some of my favorites.
  • Most of my personal projects are made to teach myself how to use new tech.
  • Recently, I’ve been playing with Gleam. It’s powering this site’s Spotify widget!
• I enjoy reimplementing things in novel ways.
  • Check out Crawlspace, a scriptable Minecraft server I’m working on.
  • Tools that make games more fun are my favorites to work on.
• I race FPV drones. Here’s a video!
  • I’ve placed within the top 20 pilots at major events like MultiGP IO 2025.
  • I’m also trying to get into freestyle and cinematic flying.

…and some opinions

• Programming should be enjoyable
  • Development environments matter for productivity
  • …but there’s no “correct” setup
• Everyone should try functional programming
  • Even if you don’t stick with it, it’ll change your thought process
• It’s okay to be unsure - it builds critical thinking
• AI is an aid for engineers, not a replacement
  • It’s not your friend, either
  • Relying on it to think for you will only make your life harder
  • Knowing how to research is more necessary now than ever
• Trans rights are human rights 🏳️‍⚧️