Aerilym
Full stack software engineer based in Australia, with a focus on front-end development and a specialization in privacy-preserving technology and decentralized systems.
I'm a core maintainer of Session Desktop, an open source decentralized private messenger, and maintain several privacy-focused projects under the Session Technology Foundation.
If you'd like to support the work, the best ways are to use the projects, contribute, or sponsor me.
Currently open to new opportunities - reach out at [email protected]
Katapod - Podcast Hosting
Katapod is a startup I founded in 2023 with the ambitious goal to fix the podcasting space by providing a low cost alternative to overpriced podcast hosting. Katapod is open source and free to self-host. You can try it now at katapod.com
Open Source
All of my open source projects and contributions can be found on my GitHub. The following are some of the larger projects I've created which I actively maintain. Projects I maintain as part of other organizations are listed separately.
Simple DonateHost your own customisable simple donation and sponsorship page.
Web3SheetA simple and powerful way to connect web3 wallets to react apps.
PhotoPrism HelperPhotoPrism Helper is an unofficial companion tool created for use alongside PhotoPrism
Session Node MapA 3D globe visualization of the Session Node Network which powers the private messaging app Session.
is-timezoneIs this string a valid timezone? Validate timezones before using them in node, dates, or new objects.
mini-xmlA small, fast, and simple XML parser for Node.js and the browser. Generate XML from json. Session Technology Foundation
I'm an active contributor and core maintainer of several projects managed under the Session Technology Foundation (STF). I am not part of the STF, I am however compensated for my work on the STF projects I contribute to and maintain.
Session DesktopA Decentralized, Onion Routed, Private Messenger application for Linux, Mac, and Windows. Built with electron.
Session WebsiteThe main website for the Session app and blogs, A Decentralized, Onion Routed, Private Messenger.
Session Staking PortalThe staking and node management portal for Session token and the Session network. A custom web3 app to manage SESH.
Session Token WebsiteThe website for Session token (SESH). A content heavy site driven by Sanity CMS, a component based CMS.
Session Staking BackendBackend for the staking portal and session network status.
Session Pro BackendBackend which tracks Session Pro Access via Google and Apple stores
Session Foundation WebsiteThe website for the Session Technology Foundation (STF), a CMS driven Sanity website.
Session Coin Claims PortalMigrate your OXEN to SESH using the Coin Claims Portal.
Session Network API Honorable Mentions
I have also made some smaller contributions to the following STF projects.
Session Token Contracts 
Session Observer 
Libsession-util NodeJS Open Source Contributions
I've made minor contributions to a number of open source projects, but I do not actively contribute to these.
WagmiReactive primitives for Ethereum apps. I have fixed a few minor bugs I encountered during the development of other projects.
Apache NiFiApache NiFi was made for dataflow. It supports highly configurable directed graphs of data routing, transformation, and system mediation logic.
web3.pyA python interface for interacting with the Ethereum blockchain and ecosystem. I fixed an issue where addresses wouldn't combine properly in an event filter.Other Open Source Projects
I've made loads of fun and wacky open source projects, here are some that I either made to learn something, or made for fun, either way, you should not use them.
Transcribe AIAn AI Transcription SAAS for transcribing audio from 60+ languages. Transcribe AI is built on OpenAI's Whisper model.
Simple HolosignsMinecraft Spigot Plugin - Create holographic signs using invisible armour stands with simple commands.
Mint Works OnlineAn online version of the tabletop game Mint Works
SWRPG Token TrackerA Star Wars RPG destiny point tracker for FFG's SWRPG system.
Dating AppA prototype dating app for a startup proof of concept (it didn't get far)
University Course Plan CreatorMonash University course interactive plannerCommercial Work
I've also worked on commercial software products, these codebases are closed source but I have worked in and made contributions to the following e-commerce platforms.
Hype DC 
Bing Lee 
Stylerunner 
Fontis