Building robust applications with modern technologies. Specializing in Laravel, Vue, React, video streaming solutions, and cloud communications systems.
I'm a full stack developer from Eastern Kentucky, now based in Clearwater, FL. I love building applications that solve real problems and deliver exceptional user experiences.
With extensive experience in video streaming and production systems, I've worked on projects that handle high-traffic, real-time data processing and delivery.
I'm passionate about clean code, modern development practices, and leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation.
Outside of coding, I'm a proud dad to two daughters, Haley (24) and Scarlett (7), and grandfather to Willow (4) and Stella (3).
class Developer extends Human
{
public string $name = 'Alex Hackney';
public string $location = 'Clearwater, FL';
public array $skills = [
'PHP', 'Laravel', 'JavaScript',
'Vue', 'React', 'AWS',
'Video Streaming', 'DevOps'
];
public function build(): Application
{
return $this->cokeZero()
->code()
->deploy();
}
}A comprehensive toolkit built over years of professional development
Open source contributions and personal projects
Renders a Laravel .env from Doppler secrets atomically, and refuses to write unless the rendered bytes load back through phpdotenv to exactly the values Doppler sent. Ships env:sync, env:diff, env:doctor, and encrypted local fallbacks.
A comprehensive Laravel package for seamless integration with Nimble Streamer API. Manage streams, DVR, sessions, restreaming, and more with a clean, expressive interface.
A Laravel package for the SocialBu social media management API. Publish posts, upload media, manage accounts, and handle webhooks with a fluent interface.
A modular, plugin-based video player for modern web applications. Features a lightweight core with HLS, DASH, and Chromecast support as first-class plugins.
Professional Experience
Extensive experience building and managing video streaming infrastructure including live streaming platforms, VOD systems, transcoding pipelines, and real-time video production tools. Worked with protocols like RTMP, HLS, SRT, and NDI to deliver content at scale.
Professional journey in software development
Web & Mobile
Developed custom web applications with Laravel, Vue.js, and React. Built multiple React Native mobile apps. Created RESTful APIs, implemented complex business logic, and delivered user-friendly interfaces.
Since the Late 90s
Managed thousands of live streams and large-scale productions with multi-camera setups, multiple software systems, and diverse technologies. Built streaming platforms handling live broadcasts, VOD, transcoding, and real-time production tools.
VoIP & Telephony Systems
Built and managed cloud and on-premise PBX systems. Developed a caller ID system used by thousands of people. Experience with VoIP protocols, SIP, and telecommunications infrastructure.
AWS & Infrastructure
Managed cloud infrastructure on AWS, implemented CI/CD pipelines, and maintained high-availability systems. Experience with Docker, Linux server administration, and automated deployments.
I'm currently open to new opportunities. Whether you have a question, a project idea, or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out!