I'm a software engineer dedicated to creating technology with meaningful social impact. My expertise spans both frontend and backend development, with a growing focus on modern frontend frameworks like Svelte and Astro. I specialize in building accessible, user-centered web applications that empower communities and enhance quality of life.

"I work for positive community change by building open-source software, producing Creative Commons music, and sharing knowledge that empowers people to thrive."

My work centers on using technology to address real human needs:

• Elder Care & Wellness: Developing tools that enhance quality of life for older adults and support caregivers in providing compassionate, coordinated care
• Community Resources: Building platforms that strengthen community connections and improve access to educational and spiritual resources
• Personal Wellbeing: Creating open tools that help individuals track, visualize, and improve their physical and mental wellness

A comprehensive elder-care ecosystem

GeriLife is a toolkit designed to transform elder care by making quality-of-life activities visible, measurable, and coordinated. Built from real-world insights and collaborative innovation, it helps ensure equitable engagement in life-enriching activities across care facilities.

• GeriLife Wellbeing: Activity logging and visualization tool that tracks resident engagement
• GeriLife Caregiving: Empowers caregivers with insights across multiple care levels
• GeriLife Companionship: Promotes meaningful social connections for older adults

Technologies: Vue.js, Meteor.js, Django, MongoDB, Plotly.js

Personal fitness tracking made simple

An open-source workout tracker built with Svelte that helps users visualize progress and maintain consistent exercise habits.

Technologies: Svelte, SvelteKit, TailwindCSS, daisyUI

Digital platform for community connection

A comprehensive digital platform for a religious organization featuring an online bookstore, magazine subscription system, and multimedia archive that strengthens community bonds.

Technologies: Wagtail, Django, Python

Musical skill development tool

An open-source app to practice piano chords, arpeggios, and scales with MIDI keyboard integration and progress tracking. Designed for piano students and teachers.

Technologies: Godot Engine, GDScript

Frontend Expertise

Backend & Tools

I believe in the power of open source to democratize technology and create sustainable digital solutions. My contributions include:

• Svelte Ecosystem - Contributing to and building with the Svelte framework to create performant, accessible user interfaces
• Wagtail CMS - Contributing to extensions and sharing Wagtail expertise through community projects
• Creative Commons - Built community projects as a Web Engineer, fostering knowledge sharing across developer communities
• GeriLife - Created and maintain an open-source platform for elder-care wellbeing tracking and analytics

I'm currently deepening my expertise in:

• Astro for high-performance static and server-rendered websites
• Advanced Svelte patterns for building component-driven interfaces
• Accessibility best practices for inclusive web experiences
• Data visualization techniques for communicating complex wellness insights
• Game development with Godot Engine for educational applications

I'm always open to collaborating on projects with meaningful social impact. I'd love to chat if you're working on initiatives related to healthcare, education, sustainability, or community empowerment!

• 📫 Email: brylie@protonmail.com
• 🌐 Website: brylie.online
• 🐦 Bluesky: brylie.bsky.social
• 👔 LinkedIn: brylie