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
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
AdventOfCode2025
Java
Solutions to Advent of Code 2025 problems.
Updated Feb 2026
Education
B.S. Computer Science
Minor in Data Science
University of Colorado, Boulder
2027
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