Jamal Lyons

Computer Science Student @ Georgia State University

About Me

I'm a Computer Science student at Georgia State University with a growing passion for backend architecture and systems programming. I love building the invisible layers that make software feel alive — from real-time servers and notification systems to networking and performance optimizations.

I'm constantly exploring how things work under the hood, whether it's designing efficient APIs, optimizing data flow, or diving into low-level code to understand what really makes computers tick. For me, development isn't just about writing code — it's about crafting systems that are fast, reliable, and built to scale.

My Open Source Projects

Articles & Writing

Transactional Email in Convex with Bluefox and AWS SES

2025-04-23 • 15 min read

Bluefox is a modern email API built on top of Amazon SES, designed for developers and SaaS teams. Whether you're sending transactional emails or integrating real-time webhooks in a serverless Convex backend, Bluefox simplifies the process.

[Convex] [Email] [AWS] [Backend]

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Authentication Best Practices: Convex, Clerk and Next.js

2025-03-06 • 25 min read

Authentication is the backbone of any full-stack application, but it's also one of the easiest places to introduce subtle, hard-to-debug security flaws. As developers, we aim to build secure, reliable systems, but scaling an app to a global audience presents unique challenges—especially regarding authentication.

[Authentication] [Convex] [Clerk] [Next.js] [Security]

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Building Type-Safe Rust Applications with Convex

2024-12-09 • 15 min read

If you've been following the backend-as-a-service landscape, you've likely heard of Convex. This innovative platform has been turning heads by offering a unique combination of developer experience, serverless functions, and real-time subscriptions, all wrapped in a developer-friendly package. What makes Convex particularly interesting is that under the hood, it's powered by Rust – a language choice that speaks volumes about its commitment to performance and reliability.

[Rust] [Convex] [TypeScript] [Backend]

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Contact

Want to talk about backend systems, open source, or potential opportunities? Feel free to send me an email or reach out to me on X (Twitter).