Clark Winters

A service created to help reduce cloud spend on non-production infrastructure by running a development, test, or QA environment only when needed. Users can access a URL with specific parameters to indicate the environment they want to use. The service then authenticates the user and checks whether the domain is running. If it isn't, the service starts the environment using the appropriate Cloud SDK functions. While the environment begins, the user sees a "pending" screen with a loading spinner. Once the domain is available, the user is automatically directed to the correct URL. The environment remains active until there are two hours of inactivity before being automatically shut down. This solution results in significant cost savings of approximately 80% for cloud infrastructure.

Additionally, it provides internal users with a consistent URL for the environment, making it more convenient to access. I designed and implemented this solution using Go, HTML templates, and WebSockets. The service runs on a virtual server within the client's Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) account, where the target environment is also configured.

A web application for accepting adoption applications from potential homes for Devon Farm Rescue. To accomplish this project, I implemented a Go server that renders HTML using templates and accepts form data from HTTP POST requests. The application is hosted on DigitalOcean's App Platform and utilizes a CockroachDB Serverless database for data storage.

One of the interesting features of the project is the implementation of a workflow that automatically sets up a new live environment whenever a new pull request is opened in the GitHub repository. This workflow plays a crucial role in validating the application's functionality in a real environment, eliminating the common issue of "it works on my computer" before changes reach the production application. The setup of the validation environment is facilitated using GitHub Actions and Terraform.

A BSD-3-Clause licensed Go module designed for interacting with JMAP mail servers, including Fastmail. I developed GoMap because I needed to send emails from an application I was working on and wanted more than the available email SaaS offerings. These services were more complex and expensive than what I needed. Since I was already a Fastmail user, I discovered they used the JMAP protocol for email communication, which I could leverage to programmatically send and query emails. By creating GoMap, I solved my problem and deepened my understanding of email protocols.

A revolutionary health provider directory service thoughtfully tailored for LGBTQ individuals, generously supported by the Colorado nonprofit Out Boulder County. In this endeavor, I developed an API service in Go, complemented by a serene and inviting front end crafted with Next.js and the sophisticated Tailwind CSS framework. This transformative service empowered individuals who frequently encountered discrimination in healthcare, bridging them with meticulously screened providers who not only empathized with their distinctive needs but also provided an inclusive space for their well-being.