MAX
MALKIN
Founding Engineer at WISE Cities
Experience
Founding Software Engineer
WISE Cities
Apr 2024 – Present
- Owned full-stack implementation of user accounts, notification system, and partner content management portal using React, TypeScript, Node.js, tRPC, and PostgreSQL.
- Reduced dynamic page load times from 3s to 0.5s by optimizing SSR and frontend performance.
- Fine-tuned NLP-powered search using Gemini to support natural language queries across community resources.
- Built a reusable React/TypeScript component library adopted across the platform.
- Optimized CI/CD workflows with GitHub Actions, GCP, and Terraform, cutting deployment runtime by 50%.
- Designed and implemented a PostgreSQL database schema using MikroORM.
- Managed three engineering interns, conducting code reviews and leading sprint planning.
Software Engineer
Conundroom Escape Rooms
Jan 2021 – Present
- Designed and built a speech-to-speech virtual assistant with configurable room scenarios, integrating speech recognition, a fine-tuned LLM for in-character responses, and MySQL.
- Developed a Slack automation suite: schedule management, EOD reports, support chatbot, and LLM-powered Google review responses.
- Programmed Arduino-based puzzle electronics (firmware and hardware) and built escape room UIs with React/TypeScript.
- Managed IoT networks; designed and manufactured mechanical components using CAD; handled wiring and prop construction.
Network Engineer
Green Room Inc.
Mar 2022 – Jul 2024
- Assembled and installed immersive visual and interactive exhibits for international tech companies.
- Engineered and deployed integrated exhibit networks for synchronized operation.
5GaaS Junior Network Engineer
Betacom, Inc.
Jan 2023 – Aug 2023
- Used EVE-NG to design and simulate network architectures satisfying enterprise connection requirements.
- Configured routers, servers, and subnet infrastructure for 5G-as-a-Service deployments.
Additional
- UW Bothell Hacks Mentor, 2025
- UW Math Hour Olympiad Proctor, 2024 – Present
- Contributor to Zed IDE, 2025 – Present
Skills
Languages
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- Python
- Rust
- Java
Frontend
- React
- Next.js
- TailwindCSS
Backend
- Node.js
- Flask
- MikroORM
- GraphQL
- REST APIs
Databases
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- MongoDB
Infrastructure
- Docker
- AWS
- GCP
- Terraform
- GitHub Actions
AI/ML
- LLM Integration
- NLP
- Speech Recognition
- Prompt Engineering
Hardware
- Arduino
- IoT
- Circuit Design
Tools
- Figma
- Adobe Suite
- Agile
Projects
planty-mcp
An MCP server for personalized plant care recommendations and reminders.
Updated Oct 2025
rust-system-monitor
A simple system monitor in Rust.
Updated Oct 2025
AgentAuth
Capability-based authentication system for AI agents, enabling delegated OAuth-style authorization with human-in-the-loop approvals, DPoP token binding, and real-time verification.
Updated Feb 2026
AdventOfCode2025
Solutions to Advent of Code 2025 problems.
Updated Feb 2026
sdiff-rs
★ 1Performant semantic diff tool for structured data files like JSON, YAML and TOML, written in Rust. Supports integration with Git's native diff tool.
Updated Feb 2026
zed
Code at the speed of thought – Zed is a high-performance, multiplayer code editor from the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter.
Updated Jan 2026
Education
B.S. Computer Science
Minor in Data Science
University of Colorado, Boulder
2027