Michael Flowers

Full-Stack Engineer & Platform Builder

26+ years building tools that multiply productivity for technical users. Unique perspective as both developer and power user of investigative platforms.

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About Me

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.

Technical Expertise

Languages & Frameworks

TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Node.js, SvelteKit, React

Databases & Infrastructure

TimescaleDB, PostgreSQL, Firebase, Docker, Google Cloud

Specialized Domains

IoT/GPS Systems, Cellular Networks, RF Testing, Real-time Data

Experience Highlights

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

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
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Key Projects

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 to prevent future vulnerabilities.

RF Testing GPS Simulation Hardware Testing

Real-time Tracking Platform

Architected system handling billions of GPS coordinates with TimescaleDB, enabling real-time tracking and historical analysis across hundreds of devices with sub-second query response times.

TimescaleDB Node.js Real-time Data

IoT Cost Optimization

Reduced cellular connectivity costs by 95% through strategic vendor selection and long-term contracts while maintaining reliability and developing custom firmware for Nordic Thingy:91 X devices.

IoT Firmware Cost Optimization

Case Management System

Built comprehensive web application for real-time investigative note-taking, case assignment, report generation, and invoicing—with unique insights as both developer and daily user.

SvelteKit Firebase API Integration

Let's Connect

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

michael@michaeldflowers.com

Wake Forest, NC • Open to NYC relocation