Martin

Libre Galaxy founder, leader, manager, admin, developer and writer.

Hello! I'm an ethical technology advocate. I'm currently studying Information Systems and Analytics in Chicago. My goal with Libre Galaxy is to establish a community that uses, contributes to, and promotes ethical technology. I've been using Linux for my servers since 2020 and for my desktop since 2021. I've been researching technology policy and open-source software since 2021.

Experience

  • Libre Galaxy

    Libre Galaxy empowers people by creating, hosting, and advocating for ethical technology and open information.

    Leader, Writer, and Developer

    I founded Libre Galaxy to bring people together to learn about and fight for their digital rights by choosing and funding ethical technology solutions. This will remain a passion project for the forseeable future as I am busy with college and personal responsabilities. Nevertheless, I hope to officially register Libre Galaxy as a nonprofit some day once I have more time. My primary resolsabilites are directing our initiatives, managing our infrastructure, researching into the ethical technology space, developing this website and other software further, and writing informative articles for the site.

    Janauary 1 2023 - Present

    Achievements

    - Coded the LibreGalaxy.org website and created a CI/CD pipeline to easily push updates to the production server

    - Launched creative Minecraft server network running Velocity and Purpur.

    - Programmed Galaxies system for the Minecraft server alpha launch.

    - Setup services under Docker and Traefik proxy.


  • SouthHollow

    SouthHollow is a long-standing community-driven Minecraft network that features a custom mini-game called Natural Disasters among other fun game modes.

    Leader/Owner, Strategy and Backend Systems Advisor, Infrastructure Manager

    I maintain the machine infrastructure and codebase of some plugins while helping all staff members make decisions.

    August 25 2022 - Present

    Achievements

    - Develops custom open-source software for the server that's availble for anyone to use.

    - Moved infrastrucure from one cloud machine to another.

    - Solving issues related to MySQL software updates, such as migrating to a new authentication plugin for increased security


    Leader/Owner, Creative Lead, Infrastructure Manager

    Developed more extensive knowledge of network security, compliance, and the Spigot and Paper Minecraft APIs.

    May 22 2021 - August 25 2022

    Achievements

    - Moved from Bungeecord to Velocity proxy to enhance security.

    - Developed custom software for Velocity to enable Bungeecord feature parity and beyond with /glist, /helpop, /discord, etc.

    - Adjusted IP tables to block traffic on unused ports.

    - Successfully responded to in-game privilege hacker/UUID spoofer and mitigated the exploit.

    - Moved to the more performant and customizable Purpur Minecraft software.

    - Moved to more performant and open Adoptium JDK for servers to run on.

    - Configured player analytics software called PLAN.

    - Setup global resource pack system using Phoenix616/ResourcepacksPlugins with GitHub as a CDN.

    - Trained new admins about the components of a Purpur-based Minecraft server and Linux basics like SSH and SFTP.

    - Created in-game Terms of Service prompt

    - Helped re-launch Hide and Seek

    - Utilized more secure SSH keys for remote logins.

    - Setup fail2ban to prevent password-based attacks; passwords unfortunately needed to stay enabled by vote

    - Moved infrastructure to new machine with help of team.

    - Entered talks with individuals and companies about potential partnerships.

    - Developed various concept servers such as "Creativity City," a plot creative server


    Partner

    I moved my infrastructure to SouthHollow's and learned about cloud hardware.

    June 1 2020 - May 22 2021

    Achievements

    - Dealt with player account sharing situation.

    - Launched Vexel Countries beta and official release; a towny-based Minecraft survival server with custom enchantments, world generation, economy, and more.

    - Continually implemented support for multiple client versions with ViaVersion and ViaBackwards

    - Hosted parkour event with small cash prize.

    - Hosted multiple UHC events

    - Moved Vexel Games servers to SouthHollow's dedicated Linux infrastructure.

    - Learned about SSH and SFTP

    - Launched new TNT Run server called Vexel Run. The server featured community-made maps and cosmetic rewards from create keys recieved from winning rounds.


  • Vexel Games

    Owner, Manager, Configurator

    I independently created and maintained the server.

    April 11 2020 - June 1 2020

    Achievements

    - Launched survival-like game called Colonies, KitPVP, and TNT Run later down the line

    - Hosted fun events such as hide and seek in the spawn area. I created a "Skript" to teleport tagged players into the found area.

    - Learned basics of reading Spigot timings to understand where lag is coming from.

    - Launched Google Sites website to showcase the server, rules, and other resources.

    - Configured voting system to reward players for voting for the server on server lists.

    - Used Skript to create custom items such as candy that gave potion effects such as speed.

    - Collected periodic feedback from community through Google Forms to advise gameplay and event decisions.

    - Launched staff application.

    - Built Japanese-style spawn called Shizukana Matchi with fellow staff members

    - Released Vexel PLUS, a purchaseable rank to help support the server.

    - Livestreamed almost daily to engage with community members and to bring new players in.

    - Established community rules and adequitely moderated with tools like vanish and the Essentials punishment system.



    Merged into SouthHollow on June 1st, 2020

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