Alex Hackney | Full Stack Developer

01. About Me

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).

10+

Years Coding

50+

Projects

100

GitHub Stars

developer.php

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();
    }
}

02. Skills & Technologies

A comprehensive toolkit built over years of professional development

Backend

PHP Laravel FrankenPHP REST APIs PHPUnit Pest TDD

Frontend

JavaScript Vue.js React Tailwind CSS TypeScript Alpine.js

DevOps & Cloud

AWS Docker Linux CI/CD Git Nginx Caddy HAProxy Traefik Varnish

Video & Streaming

RTMP HLS SRT Ingest Transcoding WSS SDLP

AI & Tools

AI Integration Claude OpenAI

Infrastructure

Proxmox VMs Ubuntu Forge Envoyer

Creative Tools

Premiere Pro After Effects Photoshop Video Editing Motion Graphics

Databases & Data

MySQL PostgreSQL Redis Valkey Elasticsearch Algolia

Networking & Protocols

TCP/IP DNS Domains SSL VPNs CDN

03. Featured Projects

Open source contributions and personal projects

Laravel Nimble

A comprehensive Laravel package for seamless integration with Nimble Streamer API. Manage streams, DVR, sessions, restreaming, and more with a clean, expressive interface.

PHP 8.1+ Laravel 10/11 RTMP HLS SRT

1 star PHP 127 tests

Scarlett Player

A modular, plugin-based video player for modern web applications. Features a lightweight core with HLS, DASH, and Chromecast support as first-class plugins.

TypeScript Vite HLS DASH Plugin Architecture

WIP TypeScript

Video Streaming & Production

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.

Live Streaming VOD Transcoding CDN Integration Real-time Processing

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04. Experience

Professional journey in software development

Application 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.

Video Production & Streaming

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.

Cloud Communications & PBX

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.

DevOps & Server Administration

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.

GitHub Achievements

Pull Shark x4

Pair Extraordinaire x4

Arctic Code Vault

Public Sponsor

Hi, I'm Alex Hackney