~/portfolio
$ whoami
Michael Flowers
$ cat role.txt
Full-Stack Engineer & Platform Builder
$ echo $EXPERIENCE
26+ years building production systems
$ npm run portfolio_
Hiring?

I build tools that multiply productivity for technical users. Unique perspective as both developer and power user of investigative platforms.

// tech_stack
Node.js SvelteKit TypeScript TimescaleDB IoT

I'm a full-stack engineer who builds the tools I use every day.

As founder of Triangle Tracking LLC, I've created GPS tracking platforms that serve private investigators and law enforcement, processing billions of location data points with sub-second response times.

My unique perspective comes from being both the developer and the end user of my platforms. This dual role has taught me to rapidly prototype, gather real-world feedback, and iterate until the tools genuinely multiply productivity.

I thrive in ambiguous environments where I can identify the right problems to solve and ship impactful solutions quickly. When our entire GPS fleet failed due to a rollover event, I didn't just fix it—I built comprehensive testing infrastructure to prevent future failures.

skills.ts
const skills = {
  languages: [
    "TypeScript", "JavaScript",
    "Python", "C#"
  ],
  frameworks: [
    "Node.js", "SvelteKit",
    "React", "Express"
  ],
  databases: [
    "TimescaleDB", "PostgreSQL",
    "Firebase", "Redis"
  ],
  domains: [
    "IoT/GPS", "Real-time",
    "RF Testing", "APIs"
  ]
}

Founder & Lead Engineer

Triangle Tracking LLC
2015 - Present
  • Built comprehensive GPS tracking platform processing billions of location data points with sub-second queries
  • Created testing infrastructure with RF-shielded environments and GPS simulators after critical system recovery
  • Developed custom firmware for Nordic Thingy:91 X devices optimizing battery life through intelligent sleep modes
Node.js SvelteKit TimescaleDB IoT

Application Developer & PI

Cat's Eye Private Investigations
2004 - Present
  • Migrated case management platform from Windows Server to Google AppEngine with API integrations
  • Built DMV integration reducing vehicle lookups from 15 minutes to under 2 minutes
Firebase Google Cloud REST APIs

GPS Testing Infrastructure

After a GPS rollover event crashed our entire fleet of 30+ devices, I built comprehensive testing infrastructure using LabSat3 simulator and RF-shielded environments.

RF Testing GPS Simulation Hardware

Real-time Tracking Platform

Architected system handling billions of GPS coordinates with TimescaleDB, enabling real-time tracking with sub-second query response times.

TimescaleDB Node.js Real-time

IoT Cost Optimization

Reduced cellular connectivity costs by 95% through strategic vendor selection and custom firmware development for Nordic devices.

IoT Firmware Optimization

Case Management System

Built comprehensive web application for real-time investigative note-taking, case assignment, report generation, and invoicing.

SvelteKit Firebase APIs
$ echo "Ready to build something great?"
Ready to build something great?

I'm passionate about building tools that multiply productivity for technical users. Currently excited about opportunities in AI research tools and platform development.