SAGE
HOPKINS
Veteran. Developer. Builder.
CEO of Scaevola Labs. U.S. Army veteran with 10+ years of experience across game/simulation development, software engineering, and Linux systems administration. Skilled in interactive system design and rapid prototyping.
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Years Experience
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Years U.S. Army
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Active Projects
About Me
U.S. Army veteran and technology leader with 10+ years of experience across game/simulation development, software engineering, Linux systems administration, and aviation maintenance.
I spent 5 years as a UH-60 Black Hawk mechanic at Fort Carson, maintaining rotary wing aircraft in high-tempo operational environments teaches you a particular kind of precision. Achieved a 31% increase in available aircraft time and reduced maintenance hours per flight hour by 12%.
Now I lead Scaevola Labs, directing technical development and business operations in cybersecurity and simulation. Simultaneously building game and simulation projects in Unity, and running Harvest Haven LLC, a regenerative farming operation in Colorado.
Projects
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Critical Reaction
Cooperative chemistry simulation game with networked multiplayer lobbies using Unity’s NetCode. Engineered a networked game state system synchronizing complex multi-step chemical reactions across 1-4 clients with dynamic variables including temperature, concentration, and reaction time.
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No Click Automation Call Center
Full-stack call center web application handling inbound and outbound calls via Twilio API. PostgreSQL with Pydantic models, Alembic migrations, Google Workspace SSO/OAuth. Docker containerized for production; 90% cost reduction vs Google Voice.
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No Click Automation Website
WordPress business site with custom PHP plugin to manage and track sales funnel. Integrated lead capture and conversion workflows supporting client acquisition from trade services customers; 14% increase in warm leads.
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Scaevola Labs Website
Designed and launched a professional WordPress site to present cybersecurity and simulation service offerings for the company.
Skills &
Expertise
Development // Core Stack
Infrastructure // InMotion, Scaevola
Operations // Scaevola Labs
Education
M.S. Computer Science
Colorado Technical UniversityGraduate coursework building on undergraduate foundations in software engineering, systems, and applied computing. Expected completion November 2027 (~1.5 year program).
B.S. Computer Science
Full Sail UniversityProject-intensive curriculum emphasizing hands-on development, rapid prototyping, and portfolio-ready deliverables across game development, software engineering, and systems programming. 3.29 GPA.
Work
Experience
CEO
Scaevola LabsDirecting company strategy, technical development, and business operations in cybersecurity and simulation. Overseeing product development in wireless, embedded, and Linux systems. 60% increase in solicitation responses, 300% increase in sales.
Founder
Harvest Haven LLCFounded and lead a regenerative farming operation creating a new market segment for pasture-raised poultry and swine. 150 new customers in year one. Leading operations planning, staff coordination, and resource allocation.
Service Representative, Western Region
Opta GroupSole company representative across the western U.S., providing on-site support for industrial material-handling clients. Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and hydraulic systems, oversee maintenance scheduling and safety audits, and serve as the primary liaison between corporate engineering and field operations.
Elevator Mechanic
McDonough ElevatorsInstalled, maintained, and repaired rack-and-pinion construction elevators and material hoists across industrial and commercial sites. Conducted electro-mechanical and structural inspections to manufacturer specs and OSHA standards; managed rigging and component staging for large-scale installations.
Linux Administrator
InMotion HostingInstalled, configured, and maintained enterprise Linux systems and web infrastructure. Created custom automation scripts used by 150+ helpdesk agents. Performed migrations, upgrades, and cybersecurity hardening in 24/7 production environments.
Helicopter Mechanic
United States Army, Fort Carson, COMaintained UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters in high-tempo operational environments. 31% increase in available aircraft time. Reduced maintenance hours per flight hour by approximately 12%.