Alexander
Levin

Full-stack engineer building real-time systems, production web apps, and developer tooling. Based in Los Angeles. Currently teaching AP CS while shipping side projects.

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  "role": "Full-Stack Engineer",
  "stack": "JS · Python · Node · React",
  "infra": "AWS · Docker · Proxmox",
  "currently": "Building HeroChess",
  "location": "Los Angeles, CA"
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02 / Skills

Tech Stack

Languages
JavaScriptPythonC++ JavaC#Go SQLHTML/CSSBash
Frameworks & Tools
Node.jsReactVue.js Next.jsExpressSocket.io PhaserFlaskWebRTC
Infrastructure
AWS EC2/S3DockerProxmox NginxRedisGit/CI/CD LinuxMicroservices
Databases
MongoDBMySQLSQLite PostgreSQLNoSQL
Concepts
REST APIsWebSocketsJWT/OAuth System DesignTDDAgile Responsive Design
Other
IT HelpdeskNetworkingTech Repair SolderingAP CS Teaching
03 / Projects

Things I've Built

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HeroChess

1v1 tactical RPG on a hex board with 7 unit classes, shared AP economy, and real-time multiplayer. Full matchmaking, friend system, and auth.

PhaserSocket.io ExpressSQLiteJS
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Proxmox Home Lab

Self-hosted AWS-style infrastructure cluster — multi-node Proxmox VE setup with VMs, containers, and networked service orchestration on-prem.

Proxmox VEKVM DockerNetworking
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Boardle.site

Daily game score sharing platform hosted on AWS EC2. Full login system with password hashing, salting, and Nginx reverse proxy.

ReactExpress AWS EC2NginxSQL
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Trivly

Daily trivia platform with JWT auth, user-created question feeds, and Wordle-style daily format. MongoDB backend with full security.

ReactMongoDB JWTExpress
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EagleBot

Discord bot pulling live game server data via API and formatting it for community servers. Learned Discord.js in one month during dev.

Discord.jsJavaScriptREST API
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Background.show

Personal video streaming site using native WebSocket functionality to stream video from server to client. Vue.js frontend, Express backend.

Vue.jsExpressWebSockets
04 / Experience

Where I've Worked

Aug 2024 – Present
Computer Science Teacher
LAUSD – Chatsworth Charter High School
  • Deliver AP Computer Science curriculum covering algorithms, programming fundamentals, and software development.
  • Design project-based assignments that build real-world coding skills.
May 2023 – Present
IT Support Technician
LAUSD
  • Technical support for hardware, software, and network issues across district facilities.
  • Manage user accounts, configure devices, and maintain IT infrastructure at scale.
May 2022 – Nov 2022
Software Engineer
LifeShack.com
  • Built a job-hunting platform generating up to $200K in revenue in its first months.
  • Engineered a scraping pipeline aggregating data from 25+ sources in real time.
Jul 2020 – May 2023
Manager
uBreakiFix
  • Managed a team of 10 across 2 locations — scheduling, ops, and sales.
  • Oversaw $30K+ inventory of tech parts and drove business development.
Mar 2014 – Jul 2020
Junior Account Manager
Armanino LLP
  • Managed finances for up to 12 clients — billing, reconciliation, vendor coordination.
05 / Contact

Let's Work Together

Feel free to reach out if you want to talk tech, collaborate on something, or just say hi.

Email alex.levin93@gmail.com Phone (818) 205-7129 GitHub github.com/alevin93 Project herochess.gg ↗

Based in Los Angeles

Open to on-site, hybrid, or remote roles. B.S. Computer Science, CSUN.

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