Independent Researcher & Software Engineer — Computer Science, Database Systems, Theoretical Physics
A collection of research systems, productivity tools, games, and apps spanning database engineering, iOS/macOS development, and systems research.
A single-binary database with cell-interned MVCC, 74 RPC methods, 20 research tracks (learned indexes, differential privacy, Wasm operators, vector search, forensic audit), 19-panel web admin, and MySQL compatibility. Published in IJRCOM.
minh.systems/SkeinDBPost-apocalyptic survival strategy with roguelike mechanics. Build shelters, defend against 20 nights of hostile creatures, research 25 technologies, manage survivors, and respond to 30+ random events across 4 difficulty levels.
shelterfall.minh.systemsPrivacy-first photo library declutter. Uses on-device AI to detect duplicates, similar shots, screenshots, blurry photos, bursts, and large videos — all processing happens locally with zero cloud dependencies.
minh.systems/ShotSiftPlant propagation tracker with photo journals, growth analytics across 15 propagation methods, a 200+ plant library, weather integration, smart reminders, iCloud sync, and PDF/CSV export with time-lapse video generation.
minh.systems/RootlingFocused Pomodoro timer with iCloud sync, gamification (XP, streaks, achievements), Lock Screen widgets, calendar integration, custom reminders, and detailed focus analytics — all data stays on-device.
minh.systems/RidgeFocusUniversal macOS app updater. Detects updates from Sparkle feeds, GitHub Releases, Electron apps, App Store, and a crowdsourced database. One-click update links, security status, release notes, and inventory export.
minh.systems/AppSweepAI-powered productivity tracker for Mac. Automatic activity monitoring, visual timeline with screenshots, on-device AI insights via Apple Intelligence, Pomodoro sessions, daily journals, and goals — 100% private, zero cloud.
minh.systems/Focusledger-ProProprietary tooling registered as a formal copyright work. Details available on ORCID profile.
View on ORCIDPeer-reviewed journal articles, preprints on TechRxiv and Research Square, and creative works. 11 works indexed on ORCID.
Technical competencies acquired through academic study, independent research, and professional practice.
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