I'm a software engineer based in Connecticut. I currently work as an Evergreen Systems Specialist at Bibliomation Inc., where I manage and contribute to the open-source Evergreen ILS, a robust library system serving Connecticut's largest library consortium. With a B.S. in Software Engineering from Arizona State University and an A.S. in Computer Science and Mathematics from CT State Tunxis, I combine technical expertise with a passion for creative problem-solving and continuous learning.
- Maintaining and improving the Evergreen Integrated Library System (ILS), Connecticut's largest library consortium platform.
- Game development using Godot Engine, creating reusable addons for audio management and state machines.
- Integrating the 2024 Field Day capstone team's contributions into the existing codebase.
- Reconnecting with my artistic roots and updating my DeviantArt account, IanSkelskey, after a decade.
- Advancing my expertise with Evergreen's technology stack: PostgreSQL, Perl, and Angular.
- Developing game mechanics and systems with Godot Engine and GDScript.
- Studying Spanish to broaden my communication skills.
- Supporting the 2024 Field Day capstone team at ASU by providing technical guidance and codebase integration.
A comprehensive open-source library system supporting large-scale library consortia. Learn more on the Evergreen Website.
Contributed docs, features and fixes in the following releases:
Currently developing reusable addons for the Godot game engine:
- Audio Manager: A comprehensive system for handling game audio, sound effects, and music.
- State Machine: A robust implementation for managing game object states and transitions.
These addons are designed to be used across multiple game projects to streamline development.
Contributed PlayStation 2 cover art and corrections to a community-maintained repository of high-quality PS2 cover images for emulation and preservation purposes.
A comprehensive data collection and management tool for wildlife researchers in Arizona, sponsored by Dr. Heather Bateman from ASU. Currently integrating the 2024 capstone team's contributions into the main codebase.
Visit the Field Day Organization for more information.
A CLI tool to streamline commit message generation for Evergreen code contributions.
I enjoy writing and playing music in my spare time and am proficient in guitar and piano.