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Phoenix Mandala

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Build Systems Engineer at Microsoft Research / Nanvix; created a cross-platform build SDK for 17 repositories.

United States
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At Microsoft Research / Nanvix, I designed and developed zutils, a cross-platform Python build SDK that replaced repository-specific scripts with standardized build, test, and release interfaces across 17 repositories. I also ported and validated CPython and major C/C++ libraries for Nanvix’s lightweight microVM environment.

On Prospective’s open-source data-visualization platform, I owned the front end and contributed to its engine, Python library, and networking. I designed its plugin API and reactive architecture, and delivered Kerberos and Kafka integrations that helped secure the product’s first enterprise customer.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

OP

Software Engineer

OpenSesame

Jan 2025 - Feb 2025 (1 month)

Built a SCORM-compatible browser application in framework-free TypeScript and Bun to test upcoming cookie and privacy restrictions. Created a SCORM emulation layer, Playwright end-to-end suite, and canvas animation from Figma designs.

VD

Software Engineer

Valorem Reply / Disney+

Jun 2022 - May 2023 (11 months)

Worked on a contract with Disney+ to bring ESPN+ to the PS5, using a bespoke Rust front-end framework. Documented processes, tutored colleagues on Rust, developed concurrent algorithms for analytics, and integrated the video player.

RO

Front-End Engineer

Roll20

Oct 2019 - Aug 2021 (1 year 10 months)

Assigned development of the Charactermancer, a front-end system for automating character sheet creation for TTRPGs. Implemented it using an Express server with SCSS and PUG, integrated with the Roll20 API, and developed a web scraper for local development.

Education

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University of Kansas

Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy and Mathematics

2014 - 2017

Grade: 3.8 GPA

Activities and societies: Paretsky Award for Creativity; Warner Morse Scholarship (for excellence in philosophy)

Pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with Honors and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, achieving a 3.8 GPA. Coursework included Computational Theory, Philosophy of Mathematics, and Formal Logic.

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