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Veltson Bastien

Software Engineer

My experience

Where I've been and what I've done (professionally) in a nutshell.

AdTrace

Software Engineer

March 2024 - Present

Rekndle

Backend Engineer Intern

January 2024 - March 2024

Muse (YC S21)

Founding Engineer & Team Member

February 2021 - June 2023 ~ 2.25 years

AX Media

Founder

August 2019 - February 2021 ~ 1.5 years

UCSB SIS&T

Student Software Developer

October 2018 - September 2021 ~ 3 years

More than buzzwords

Click to explore some key projects that I've built with different technologies.

Backend Tech Interview 1

How I downloaded an image and converted it to WebP (for eventual upload to an R2 bucket).

Rewriting REST with GraphQL

I rewrote REST API calls with GraphQL queries and mutations to improve readability and performance.

Google Cloud Platform & Firebase

Designed and developed an analytics tool to help creators "re-live" past visitors of a world.

Explore "Ghost Goggles"

React, R3F & TypeScript

Designed frontend "ideas" at Muse to help creators understand how their site performed.

Visit a 3D website

Ruby on Rails & PostgreSQL

Developed backend database and REST API endpoints for in-app Code Editor.

Code Editor Twitter Post

WebSockets and Multiplayer

How many people are visiting a world at a given time? I built a Live Counter that would help answer that question.

Low-code website builders

Translated client design ideas into reality using tools like Shopify, Webflow, and Wordpress.

Visit Book Promo Site

Networking and C

Took Introduction to Computer Communication Networks at UCSB.

Visit Git Repo

Python and Data Analysis

Developed helpful utility functions for data parsing at Muse.

Visit Git Repo

Data Structures and Algorithms

Completed Data Structures and Algorithms at UCSB (CS130A and CS130B) and implemented common algorithms into real world applications at Muse.

Object Oriented Design (C++)

Successfully completed CS16, CS24 and CS32 at UCSB and implemented OOP concepts developing with Typescript at Muse.

Explore "Heatmap"

More than an engineer

Learn more about my experiences in Marketing, Partnerships, Project Management and as a Founder

Launching LameloVerse

I represented Muse in a collaboration with Playground Studios and ChillTube 3D to get NBA star LaMelo Ball's metaverse launch off the ground.

Check out the site

Connecting creators with Podcasts

I used podcasting as a way to market by genuine cross-pollination. I did this with my own agency, with FourSwipes, and even used the format running Twitter Spaces at Muse.

Listen to AXAE on Spotify

Building a marketing agency from scratch

I got 3 of my friends together and bootstrapped a marketing agency that helped small businesses with their websites, film, and social media strategy.

View agency portfolio

Creating lasting relationships at Muse

Throughout my time at Muse, I was the first main point of contact for creators such as Kristopher Kites, AJewellers and Danny Cole & team from Creature World NFT.

Read an article talking about Creature World's second launch

"Why Web3?" Event

I planned and coordinated a virtual art show / charity event where leaders of sizable Web3 communities could share their experiences on a Twitter Space.

Check out the second floor of the Wikiverse!