Tim Carter Clausen

AI Video Generator — Developer

Flask-based web application for text-to-video generation supporting multiple AI models.

• Built multi-model video generation platform supporting 5 AI services (Google Veo 3, OpenAI Sora 2, Runway Gen-3, Pika 2.0, Stable Video Diffusion)
• Implemented local GPU inference using HuggingFace diffusers with Stable Video Diffusion; two-stage pipeline (text→image→video); memory-optimized for 8GB GPUs
• Designed factory pattern architecture with abstract base class for seamless model abstraction and easy extension
• Created production-ready deployment with Docker containerization, health checks, and environment-based configuration

Tech: Python, Flask, HuggingFace Diffusers, PyTorch/CUDA, Docker, REST API

RuleCatch.AI — Co-Founder & Lead Developer

Real-time rule enforcement platform for Claude Code via hooks—preventing AI mistakes before they reach your codebase.

• Built comprehensive rule engine with 208+ rules across 18 categories, enforced in real-time via Claude Code hooks
• Designed zero-knowledge encryption using AES-256-GCM ensuring user data remains private; GDPR-compliant with US/EU data isolation
• Developed MCP server integration allowing Claude to query and fix its own rule violations autonomously
• Founded on empirical research from 6 weeks tracking every Claude Code tool call—discovered 50% of sessions had at least one violation, proving the need for automated enforcement
• Built 59.9 million token dataset from real-world Claude Code sessions to identify violation patterns and optimize rule triggers

Tech: Node.js, TypeScript, Claude Code Hooks, MCP Servers, AES-256-GCM, MongoDB

DockerDoctor — Creator & Developer

Interactive CLI diagnostics tool for Docker environments, published on npm.

• Built comprehensive diagnostics engine with 50 checks across 11 categories for Dockerfiles, Compose files, and running containers
• Designed split-pane TUI with severity grouping, auto-fix capabilities, and clipboard copy using Ink
• Implemented CI/CD integration (npx dockerdoctor --ci --severity error) for automated Docker health checks in pipelines
• Created programmatic API for library usage, enabling integration into custom toolchains
• Built smart compose discovery that auto-detects non-standard Compose filenames across projects

Tech: TypeScript, Node.js, npm, Docker API, Ink (TUI)

AI-Assisted Development & Research Methodology — Innovator

Pioneered novel AI collaboration methodologies and custom tooling, becoming a recognized authority on Claude Code with guides reaching 1.5M+ developers worldwide.

• Invented "Engram Memory Bank" methodology for AI-assisted long-form research—structured approach to maintaining persistent context across sessions for complex multi-week investigations; successfully applied to cold case analysis achieving breakthroughs on Zodiac ciphers, Beale analysis, and historical investigations
• Authored definitive Claude Code guides (V1 through V5) reaching 1.5M+ combined views with 95%+ approval ratings and 639+ GitHub stars; translated into 11 languages; recognized as go-to resource for Claude Code mastery covering MCP servers, custom agents, hooks, Plan Mode, context optimization, and advanced workflows
• Published V5 guide covering 60+ real projects, the renaming problem, Plan Mode contradictions, hooks that don't wait, TypeScript as non-negotiable, database wrapper patterns, and testing methodology
• Created Claude Code Starter Kit with 23 slash commands, 9 hooks, 10 rules, 2 custom agents, 2 skills, and 12+ project profiles—the most comprehensive Claude Code configuration template available
• Built custom VS Code/WSL extensions for Claude Code workflow optimization:
  • Keyboard shortcut for instant screenshot path injection at cursor position
  • Custom plugins enhancing Claude's capabilities in WSL environment
  • Streamlined image-to-context workflows for visual debugging
• Developed multi-model AI fluency across Claude (Opus, Sonnet), GPT-4, Gemini, with deep understanding of each model's strengths for different task types
• Created AI-augmented development workflows combining Claude Code, Cursor, and traditional tooling for 10x productivity gains on complex codebases
• Pioneered parallel AI development workflows running 1-6 concurrent VS Code instances with independent Claude agents working on separate projects simultaneously; developed context-switching patterns and project isolation strategies for maximum throughput

Tech: Claude Code, VS Code, WSL2, Custom Extensions, MCP Servers, Multi-Model Orchestration, Parallel Agent Workflows

TheDecipherist — Founder & Growth Engineer

Built personal brand achieving 1.5M+ views across technical content through systematic algorithm research and viral engineering, reaching developers across 25+ countries.

• Reverse-engineered Reddit algorithm through 6 weeks of systematic A/B testing; documented engagement thresholds, timing windows, and share velocity correlation (r=0.84)
• Authored "MongoDB vs SQL in 2026" article (thedecipherist.com/articles/mongo_vs_sql) that ranked #1 on Google above MongoDB's own official comparison page; independently endorsed by two MongoDB employees — Developer Advocate Franck Pachot and Software Architect Manager Tomas Arguinzones Perez — within hours of publication
• Published "MongoDB 8.0 Replica Set Guide" (thedecipherist.com/articles/the-mongo-replicaset-guide) — comprehensive 3,200+ line production guide covering replica sets, Docker Swarm deployment, TLS, backup strategies, and performance tuning; based on 10+ years running MongoDB replica sets in production with zero data loss
• Generated 1.5M+ total views across technical guides with multiple viral posts:
  • Claude Code V2: 165,719 views (98% approval, 3,126 shares)
  • Claude Code V3: 143,786 views (95.8% approval, 2,209 shares)
  • Claude Code V4: 99,302 views in 12 hours (94.7% approval, 1,927 shares)
  • Vibe Coding discourse: 137,379 views (327 comments)
  • Docker Swarm guide: 74,136 views (88.6% approval, 615 shares)
  • Open source tools: 100K+ combined views
• Achieved #4 post of all time on r/ClaudeAI (781K weekly visitors) within 12 hours of posting
• Dominated brand SERP owning 9 of 10 Google results for "TheDecipherist" within weeks of launch
• Built cross-platform traffic flywheel converting Reddit visibility → website traffic → brand searches → organic Google rankings
• Created open-source Claude Code resources on GitHub (639+ stars, 62 forks); comprehensive guides covering MCP servers, custom agents, hooks, context optimization, and advanced Claude workflows
• Developed custom analytics infrastructure with MongoDB logging, UTM tracking, image-embedded analytics, and real-time view monitoring

Tech: Node.js, MongoDB, custom analytics APIs, Reddit API research, Google Search Console, UTM tracking, A/B testing methodology

Open Source Packages — Published on npm

Published developer tools with 639+ GitHub stars.

• claude-code-mastery (372 ⭐, 35 forks) — The definitive guide to Claude Code: CLAUDE.md, hooks, skills, MCP servers, and commands
• claude-code-mastery-project-starter-kit (137 ⭐, 20 forks) — The definitive starting point for Claude Code projects, based on Mastery Guides V1-V5
• classpresso (67 ⭐, 5 forks) — Build-time CSS class consolidation for utility-first frameworks; 50% faster style recalculation, 42% faster first paint
• docker-swarm-guide (44 ⭐, 2 forks) — The Complete Docker Swarm Production Guide for 2026; battle-tested configurations, VPS planning, monitoring, and deployment workflows
• dockerdoctor — Interactive Docker diagnostics CLI; 50 checks across 11 categories with auto-fix, TUI browser, and CI integration
• rulecatch-sdk — Official SDK for RuleCatch.AI; AI coding analytics, monitoring, and rule enforcement for Claude Code and Cursor
• tersejson (12 ⭐) — Compact JSON serialization format
• classmcp (5 ⭐) — MCP server for AI-assisted CSS development; 77% token savings with semantic class patterns
• clip2path — Paste clipboard images as file paths into the terminal; built for Claude Code workflows
• wavesurfer-react-player (2 ⭐) — React audio player with WaveSurfer.js waveform visualization and global state management
• myprojectstats — npm & GitHub stats CLI + API
• credhopper — Credential management utility

Tech: TypeScript, Node.js, Rollup, pnpm workspaces, npm publishing, GitHub Actions

Full Stack Software Architect

Architected and maintained mission-critical enterprise platform serving 34 websites with 99.99% uptime over 8+ years. Managed 4.7M+ lines of code across ~17,000 files.

• Built enterprise CMS from scratch replacing Magento, serving 8,000 weekly users and millions of monthly requests with estimated multi-million dollar value and zero licensing costs; architected symlink-based multi-brand system serving 34 websites from shared codebase with 805K+ lines of hand-written documentation
• Designed real-time ERP integration with Sage X3 processing customer data, orders, quotes, and shipping; automated fulfillment workflows including EasyPost integration for package tracking with webhook-based status updates
• Architected modular Docker Swarm infrastructure with 6+ compose files, service extends patterns, multi-stage builds, and resource governance (CPU/memory limits and reservations) across all services; built ModSecurity v3 WAF from source as dynamic nginx module; designed polyglot containers (Python/Node.js/Chromium) with non-root execution security
• Implemented complete email infrastructure with Postfix mail server containers, SASL authentication, and SMTP/SPF/DKIM configuration ensuring reliable transactional email delivery
• Deployed comprehensive observability stack with DataDog (RUM, APM, logging, traces, AppSec, IAST, CPU profiling, network probes); instrumented application code with custom events, Unix socket APM for low-latency tracing, and built tailored dashboards for performance monitoring, alerting, and business metrics tracking; implemented FullStory for session replay and user behavior analysis
• Configured enterprise nginx architecture with ModSecurity WAF compiled from source, multi-zone rate limiting (API/frontend/static tiers), 50+ attack pattern regex blocking, DataDog APM tracing per endpoint, modular 10+ config include structure, and AWS ALB SSL termination handling; authored 1,600+ line production nginx Docker Swarm guide; maintained 100% nginx uptime over 10-year period
• Secured production infrastructure through WAF implementation blocking hundreds of thousands of attacks daily, secrets management (SSL certs, API keys, app secrets via Docker secrets), principle of least privilege, and regular penetration testing; authored 1,400+ line OWASP/ModSecurity security guide covering Top 10 vulnerabilities, stack-specific hardening, and anomaly scoring; maintained zero security breaches over 10-year period
• Created dynamic JSON-based CMS enabling non-technical users to manage 10k+ SKUs, categories, and product data; built visual page builder (similar to Webflow) with drag-and-drop functionality and template system
• Built internal Chrome extensions for cache busting and workflow automation, improving team efficiency
• Designed disaster recovery architecture enabling full system restoration in 5-10 minutes via Docker Swarm orchestration; successfully recovered from multiple infrastructure failures with minimal downtime
• Managed hybrid cloud infrastructure: 9 AWS EC2 instances + 2 on-premise VMware instances running Docker Swarm with MongoDB replica sets (10+ years, zero data loss, zero downtime) and Elasticsearch 8.x clusters; utilized S3 for asset storage and distribution; authored 3,200+ line production MongoDB guide covering replica sets, Docker Swarm deployment, TLS, backup strategies, and performance tuning

Tech: Node.js, Express, Vue.js, MongoDB, Elasticsearch 8.x, Docker Swarm, AWS (EC2, S3), Git, nginx (custom hardened images), ModSecurity, AppArmor, Postfix, SMTP/SPF/DKIM/SASL, DataDog (full suite including AppSec, IAST), FullStory, Stripe integration, Gulp, SCSS

Senior Web Developer

Drove revenue optimization through rapid A/B testing and feature development for high-traffic e-commerce platform.

• Achieved 180% increase in holiday checkout conversions through rapid A/B testing and UX optimization using SiteSpect
• Developed high-impact features for bhphotovideo.com including accessories recommendation page, interactive add-to-cart layer, promotional content system, and customer reviews section
• Executed 100+ experiments across checkout, cart, and product pages serving millions of monthly visitors
• Built Chrome extensions to streamline product testing workflows and improve team efficiency
• Implemented FullStory session replay for user behavior analysis and conversion funnel optimization
• Engineered analytics proxy layer to prevent browser plugin blocking, ensuring data integrity
• Created custom promotions platform enabling merchandising team to build dynamic product displays, substantially increasing sales

Tech: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SiteSpect (A/B testing), FullStory, Chrome Extension API, Git, high-traffic e-commerce architecture

Vice President

Served as VP combining technical leadership with B2B sales — managed complete infrastructure and custom software development while simultaneously selling office space to US enterprise clients across Manhattan, Princeton, and Chicago.

• Sold commercial office space to US enterprise clients across Manhattan, Princeton, and Chicago markets — managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through close while simultaneously running all technical operations
• Architected custom call center software in C++ with voice response server, ACD server, and multi-PBX integration (Ericsson, Philips) for pre-VoIP telecommunications infrastructure
• Built comprehensive intranet system (ASP, PHP, MS SQL) serving 50 users for contract management, customer communications, and office space allocation with visual floorplan interface
• Managed complete IT infrastructure including mail servers (Exchange, SMTP/SPF/DKIM), Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, ISA servers, and Novell networks
• Administered security infrastructure and performed regular penetration testing to ensure system integrity
• Led technical operations for 14 years with responsibility for all infrastructure, development, and security decisions

Tech: C++, ASP, PHP, MS SQL, Exchange Server, Active Directory, ISA Server, Novell, network infrastructure, telecommunications systems

Independent Research

Applied mathematical analysis, statistical cryptanalysis, and AI-assisted research to historical cipher systems and cold cases. Published at thedecipherist.com and thezodiacsolved.com with full methodology documentation.

• Zodiac Killer ciphers: Developed "checksum 6" methodology for analyzing cipher construction; published verifiable mathematical framework; built law enforcement reference document system with structured evidence presentation and empirical testing framework (28,756 names tested)
• Beale Ciphers: Conducted statistical cryptanalysis proving Ciphers 1 and 3 are likely hoaxes; identified 7× ascending run anomaly in C3 vs genuine C2, hidden alphabet sequence in C1, and zero repeated 3-grams; analysis aligns with NSA Friedman/Kullback findings
• JFK Assassination (Oswald Analysis): Mathematically proved Lee Harvey Oswald could not have been the shooter; timeline reconstruction shows 125 seconds required vs 90 seconds available for alleged escape route; theater manager testimony places Oswald buying popcorn at 1:15 PM—same time as Tippit shooting 1 mile away; physical impossibility of appearing calm after full sprint
• Voynich Manuscript: Proposed testable solution identifying text as medieval Italian poet's personal songbook; discovered right-to-left reading direction (Hebrew cursive influence); identified "8" symbols as musical rhythm markers; R→L reading produces Italian words ("TORO", "OLLA") matching recipe section context; theory: Judeo-Italian personal shorthand from 1420s Venice/Verona
• March Impromptu cipher: Analyzed Nazi-era coded documents using classical cryptanalysis techniques

Fona (Denmark's Largest Electronics Chain)

Launched career at age 14 in consumer electronics and custom PC sales, quickly becoming the top-performing seller across the entire national chain.

• Achieved #1 sales ranking across entire Fona chain — chain owner personally visited to acknowledge top performance out of all stores nationwide
• Sold full consumer electronics portfolio — computers, televisions, stereos, and peripherals; developed consultative selling approach matching technical specifications to customer needs
• Built and sold custom PCs — assembled systems to customer specifications, developing deep hardware-level expertise that became the foundation for 25+ years of full-stack architecture
• Demonstrated natural sales instinct from age 14 — outperformed experienced adult sales staff through technical knowledge and genuine customer engagement