MAX
MALKIN
Founding Engineer at WISE Cities
Experience
Founding Software Engineer
WISE Cities
Apr 2024 – Present
- Owned full-stack implementation of user accounts, notification system, and partner content management portal using React, TypeScript, Node.js, tRPC, and PostgreSQL.
- Reduced dynamic page load times from 3s to 0.5s by optimizing SSR and frontend performance.
- Fine-tuned NLP-powered search using Gemini to support natural language queries across community resources.
- Built a reusable React/TypeScript component library adopted across the platform.
- Optimized CI/CD workflows with GitHub Actions, GCP, and Terraform, cutting deployment runtime by 50%.
- Designed and implemented a PostgreSQL database schema using MikroORM.
- Managed three engineering interns, conducting code reviews and leading sprint planning.
Software Engineer
Conundroom Escape Rooms
Jan 2021 – Present
- Designed and built a speech-to-speech virtual assistant with configurable room scenarios, integrating speech recognition, a fine-tuned LLM for in-character responses, and MySQL.
- Developed a Slack automation suite: schedule management, EOD reports, support chatbot, and LLM-powered Google review responses.
- Programmed Arduino-based puzzle electronics (firmware and hardware) and built escape room UIs with React/TypeScript.
- Managed IoT networks; designed and manufactured mechanical components using CAD; handled wiring and prop construction.
Network Engineer
Green Room Inc.
Mar 2022 – Jul 2024
- Assembled and installed immersive visual and interactive exhibits for international tech companies.
- Engineered and deployed integrated exhibit networks for synchronized operation.
5GaaS Junior Network Engineer
Betacom, Inc.
Jan 2023 – Aug 2023
- Used EVE-NG to design and simulate network architectures satisfying enterprise connection requirements.
- Configured routers, servers, and subnet infrastructure for 5G-as-a-Service deployments.
Additional
- UW Bothell Hacks Mentor, 2025
- UW Math Hour Olympiad Proctor, 2024 – Present
- Contributor to Zed IDE, 2025 – Present
Skills
Languages
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- Python
- Rust
- Java
Frontend
- React
- Next.js
- TailwindCSS
Backend
- Node.js
- Flask
- MikroORM
- GraphQL
- REST APIs
Databases
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- MongoDB
Infrastructure
- Docker
- AWS
- GCP
- Terraform
- GitHub Actions
AI/ML
- LLM Integration
- NLP
- Speech Recognition
- Prompt Engineering
Hardware
- Arduino
- IoT
- Circuit Design
Tools
- Figma
- Adobe Suite
- Agile
Projects
planty-mcp
TypeScript
An MCP server for personalized plant care recommendations and reminders.
Updated Oct 2025
rust-system-monitor
Rust
A simple system monitor in Rust.
Updated Oct 2025
pi-OTEL
TypeScript
OpenTelemetry harness for the Pi coding agent.
Updated May 2026
3308
★ 1TypeScript
CSCI 3308 - group project - group 2
Updated Apr 2026
astro
The web framework for content-driven websites. ⭐️ Star to support our work!
Updated Apr 2026
AgentAuth
Rust
Capability-based authentication system for AI agents.
Updated Mar 2026
Education
B.S. Computer Science
Minor in Data Science
University of Colorado, Boulder
2027
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