Hello, I'm

Thomas Calcote

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An unstoppable force for good.

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About Me

I'm a Full Stack Developer with a passion for building elegant, scalable solutions that make a real impact.

It is my ultimate goal to enhance and better the course of history and make a lasting positive impact on the world. I believe in writing clean, future-focused code where scalability is taken into consideration for every line.

With expertise spanning C#/.NET, Java/Kotlin, Python, and JavaScript/TypeScript, I specialize in creating web applications, robust APIs, mobile solutions, and customized automation systems.

3+ Years Experience
70+ Hours/Week Coding

Projects

Lifeburn Trading Card Game

Lifeburn Trading Card Game

A competitive trading card game built in Unity with C#, featuring server-based gameplay logic, encrypted account data, and a 265-card database with custom JSON Schema.

C# Unity .NET SQL JSON
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Atmoslol

A League of Legends coaching platform with VOD review, Riot API integration, and Discord OAuth.

Node.js PostgreSQL Stripe
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WorldGate

A top-down 8-bit RPG dungeon crawler with infinite procedural world generation built in Unity.

Unity C# Procedural
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Zipgo Learn

An AI learning platform that researches real university curricula and builds a full interactive course—lessons, labs, quizzes, and exams—on any topic in about 30 minutes.

Node.js Fastify SQLite Claude Code
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Orligon

A multi-tenant cloud dev platform: every tenant gets a hardware-isolated microVM with private git hosting, verified release distribution, AI dev consoles, and a native desktop launcher.

TypeScript Fastify PostgreSQL Firecracker Tauri
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CORBIS

Project Corbis

A physical AI assistant drone with autonomous docking and AI-powered indoor navigation using Claude API.

Kotlin ESP32 Claude API Docker
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Rezonator

A desktop digital audio workstation with a hand-built synthesis engine, piano roll editing, and live MIDI input—no third-party audio libraries.

Tauri Rust React TypeScript Web Audio
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LodeQuest

A SaaS platform that gamifies employee management with RPG mechanics—skill trees, XP and leveling, and skill points—with every company in its own isolated workspace.

Next.js TypeScript Prisma PostgreSQL React Flow
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Services

Experience

Bachelor of Software Engineering

Brigham Young University - Idaho
September 2025 - April 2026

Rexburg, ID

  • Completed two semesters pursuing B.S. in Software Engineering
  • Focused on software architecture, algorithms, and systems design

Data Labeler

Tesla
April 2026 - Present

Draper, UT

  • Use in-house tools to label images for the Tesla AI team
  • Interact with team members to improve the design of an efficient labeling interface
  • Developed labeling workflows that are 5x faster than the average workflow

Freelance AI Trainer

Data Annotation
May 2025 - January 2026

Remote

  • Trained and fine-tuned AI models for software generation
  • Provided high-quality annotations and feedback to improve model accuracy
  • Contributed to the development of next-generation AI coding assistants

Lead Programmer

Lifeburn Games
May 2023 - Present

Salt Lake City, UT

  • Architected and developed a highly functional, bug-free competitive trading card game in Unity with C#
  • Built HTTP .NET REST server with latest account data encryption algorithms and fully server-based game-play logic for maximum security
  • Designed SQL database for account data and custom deck building functionality
  • Created 265-card JSON database with custom JSON Schema for elegant card integration
  • Maintained future-focused development with scalability as a core principle

IT Certifications

Mountainland Technical College (MTECH)
June 2021 - October 2021

Spanish Fork, UT

  • Earned PC Pro, Network Pro, Security Pro, & Linux Pro certifications
  • Completed 1-year course in just 4 months using custom productivity systems
  • Maximized efficiency to achieve highest tuition refund percentage

Skills & Technologies

Languages

C# / .NET
JavaScript / TypeScript
Python
Java / Kotlin
SQL

Specializations

Web Applications REST APIs Mobile Development Software Architecture Automation Solutions AI Management Database Design Unity Game Dev

Tools & Technologies

Git .NET Core Unity SQL Server JSON Schema REST Encryption Linux Network Security

Get In Touch

I'm always open to discussing new projects, opportunities, or partnerships. Feel free to reach out!