Lucian Light-Gray

lucky@lucianlightgray.com
+1 (917) 507-5545
Brooklyn, NY
Lucian Light-Gray

Technical Skills

Languages

English (native), French (proficient)

Programming

C11/C++20, C#, JS/TS, CSS3, HTML5, Node.js/Deno, Golang, Java, PHP, Win/Nix Shells

Specializations

AI/ML/LLM, Vector DBs, Web, Mobile, Desktop, Server, Console, Embedded, AWS/Azure/GCP, OpenGL/Vulkan/DirectX/Metal

Tools & Infrastructure

JetBrains, VS, Unity, Unreal, Gimp, Blender, Monit, Zabbix, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, RabbitMQ, Splunk, Jira, Jenkins, TeamCity, Chef, Salt, Docker

Operating Systems

Gentoo Linux 6.x, macOS 26, Windows 10/11

Experience

TRIPPING WHALE Nov 2020 – Present
Chief Engineer Seattle, WA
  • Shipped Tripping Whale’s debut game Duple Dragon (Android and iOS).
  • Developed and built official website (trippingwhale.com).
HELPFUL HUMAN Sep 2023 – Mar 2024
Senior Software Architect Seattle, WA
  • Modernized micro-services and ported codebase to TypeScript.
CURIE VISION Sep 2022 – Sep 2023
Head of Engineering Seattle, WA
  • Designed and deployed a new service architecture to expand AI/ML capabilities.
  • Expanded the Curie App with frontend features powered by new service architecture.
  • Improved 3D model creation from images by adding video processing.
  • Managed engineering teams, code reviews, pair programming, and project planning.
LAUNCH CONSULTING GROUP Mar 2017 – Dec 2022
Software Architect Bellevue, WA
  • Aided clients (Bowlero, Centene, Microsoft) in automation and modernization efforts.
  • Focused on sustainable principles: separation of concerns, self-documenting code, CI/CD.
  • Created interactive Wayfinding experience in Unity 3D.
  • Wrote x64 Linux plugin for Unity to add touchscreen support for unsupported hardware.
DISNEY INTERACTIVE Mar 2015 – Jul 2015
Senior Engineer Bellevue, WA
  • Developed Marvel: Avengers Alliance 2 in Unity 3D (Java backend, C# backend/frontend).
  • Integrated Urban Airship for push notifications on iOS and Android.
ZULILY Feb 2012 – Mar 2015
Senior Software Engineer Seattle, WA
  • Created a REST data service layer for Mongo-like queries across distributed databases (MariaDB, MongoDB, BigQuery).
  • Developed monitoring APIs for Vendor Portal reports and real-time sales data.
  • Standardized data formats across multiple programming languages.
  • Implemented TeamCity for CI and established CD services.
DISNEY INTERACTIVE Jul 2011 – Feb 2012
Lead Developer Redmond, WA
  • Designed ground-up systems for complex problem solving.
  • Developed a replacement translation system with database, source control, and CLI interfaces.
  • Initiated Drupal-based multisite for streamlined web development.
ACCRETIVE TECHNOLOGY GROUP Jun 2010 – Jul 2011
Senior Engineer Seattle, WA
  • Modernized legacy codebase from PHP4 to PHP5 using abstract classes.
  • Developed data visualizations for user statistics.
  • Expanded proprietary data tracking for MySQL database integration.
BITSTUDIO GAMES Oct 2006 – Jun 2010
Co-founder Lynden, WA
  • Developed a virtual world with 5 biomes and 30+ mini-games.
  • Designed and maintained servers for thousands of concurrent players.
  • Led development of top-selling titles including My Animal Family and Ancient Mysteries.
ALLABOUTWEBSERVICES.COM Jun 2005 – Oct 2006
Lead Programmer Lynden, WA
  • Recovered servers and files within 24 hours after a catastrophic hacker attack.
  • Designed a firewall to prevent future attacks.
  • Created telephone hopping software for server modems.
  • Developed over 30 complete WordPress and Joomla sites.