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Cal Oakes

Software Engineer

Self-taught software developer specializing in data-oriented design, full-stack web applications, and high-performance engineering.

  • A quiet, deliberate craft

    Eighteen years in wildfire operations taught me the value of steady hands, clear thinking, and work that holds up when tested.

  • Respect for the machine

    I stay aware of the hardware under the code: memory layout, cache behavior, and Big-O cost. This helps me judge what a design is really asking the machine to do.

  • Respect for the problem

    I match the model to the problem: object-oriented design for roles, boundaries, and shared behavior, and data-oriented design for layout, throughput, and how state moves.

  • Made with care and intent

    From IGNIS and Millay to POC Studio, DwellBridge, and mennt—building practical tools, AI agents, and game engines rooted in real problems.