~/portfolio
$ whoami
Michael Flowers
$ cat role.txt
Full-Stack Engineer & Platform Builder
$ echo $EXPERIENCE
26+ years building production systems
$ npm run portfolio_

I build tools that multiply productivity for technical users. Unique perspective as both developer and power user of investigative platforms.

// tech_stack
Node.js SvelteKit TypeScript TimescaleDB IoT

I'm a full-stack engineer who builds the tools I use every day.

As founder of Triangle Tracking LLC, I've created GPS tracking platforms that serve private investigators and law enforcement, processing billions of location data points with sub-second response times.

My unique perspective comes from being both the developer and the end user of my platforms. This dual role has taught me to rapidly prototype, gather real-world feedback, and iterate until the tools genuinely multiply productivity.

I thrive in ambiguous environments where I can identify the right problems to solve and ship impactful solutions quickly. When our entire GPS fleet failed due to a rollover event, I didn't just fix it—I built comprehensive testing infrastructure to prevent future failures.

skills.ts
const skills = {
  languages: [
    "TypeScript", "JavaScript",
    "Python", "C#"
  ],
  frameworks: [
    "Node.js", "SvelteKit",
    "React", "Express"
  ],
  databases: [
    "TimescaleDB", "PostgreSQL",
    "Firebase", "Redis"
  ],
  domains: [
    "IoT/GPS", "Real-time",
    "RF Testing", "APIs"
  ]
}

Founder & Lead Engineer

Triangle Tracking LLC
2015 - Present
  • Built comprehensive GPS tracking platform processing billions of location data points with sub-second queries
  • Created testing infrastructure with RF-shielded environments and GPS simulators after critical system recovery
  • Developed custom firmware for Nordic Thingy:91 X devices optimizing battery life through intelligent sleep modes
Node.js SvelteKit TimescaleDB IoT

Application Developer & PI

Cat's Eye Private Investigations
2004 - Present
  • Migrated case management platform from Windows Server to Google AppEngine with API integrations
  • Built DMV integration reducing vehicle lookups from 15 minutes to under 2 minutes
Firebase Google Cloud REST APIs

GPS Testing Infrastructure

After a GPS rollover event crashed our entire fleet of 30+ devices, I built comprehensive testing infrastructure using LabSat3 simulator and RF-shielded environments.

RF Testing GPS Simulation Hardware

Real-time Tracking Platform

Architected system handling billions of GPS coordinates with TimescaleDB, enabling real-time tracking with sub-second query response times.

TimescaleDB Node.js Real-time

IoT Cost Optimization

Reduced cellular connectivity costs by 95% through strategic vendor selection and custom firmware development for Nordic devices.

IoT Firmware Optimization

Case Management System

Built comprehensive web application for real-time investigative note-taking, case assignment, report generation, and invoicing.

SvelteKit Firebase APIs
$ echo "Ready to build something great?"
Ready to build something great?

I'm passionate about building tools that multiply productivity for technical users. Currently exploring AI-assisted development and expanding my GPS tracking platforms.