Daniel Millar

Software Engineer

Engineering solutions to complex problems.

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About

I'm a back-end focused software engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges. I'm particularly interested in scalable systems and software that has to perform reliably under real-world load. The kinds of engineering problems tackled by companies like SpaceX and Tesla are exactly the sort of challenges that motivate me.

I primarily build with Java and Kotlin, alongside TypeScript and the rest of my backend tooling. I like writing code that's clean and efficient, the kind that makes sense when you revisit it months later. I'm always looking to deepen my knowledge of distributed systems and scalable backend architecture.

Projects

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SlimeLink

Active Development

A modern Skript addon for seamless interaction with AdvancedSlimePaper. Provides clean and intuitive syntax to easily create, load, save, and delete worlds directly from Skript.

Kotlin · Java · Gradle · AdvancedSlimePaper API

KwikMedical

Academic Project

Emergency medical services system designed with Service Oriented Architecture. Streamlines the entire emergency response workflow from call intake through ambulance dispatch to hospital coordination.

Kotlin · Ktor · TypeScript · React · React Native · WebSockets · H2 Database

Experiences

Production Systems Operator - Minecraft Server Network

Built and operated a production Minecraft server network supporting over 100 concurrent players, developing custom Java plugins, managing Linux infrastructure, designing database-backed systems and maintaining 99.9% uptime.

  • Custom Plugin Development
  • Real-time Performance Optimization
  • Active Community Management

Skills & Technologies

Languages

  • Kotlin
  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript

Tools & Platforms

  • IntelliJ IDEA
  • VS Code
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Gradle
  • Node.js
  • Docker

Databases & Systems

  • MongoDB
  • MySQL
  • Windows
  • Linux

Education

  1. BEng (Hons) Software Engineering

    Edinburgh Napier University Sept 2021 - June 2025 · First Class Honours

    Key Modules

    • Agile Project Management
    • Software Architecture
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Concurrent & Parallel Systems
    • Secure Software Development
    • Multi-Agent Systems
    • Advanced Database Systems
    • Data Analytics

  2. HND Software Engineering with Emerging Technologies

    Glasgow Clyde College Sept 2019 - June 2021 · Grade A

    Key Modules

    • Object-Oriented Programming & Design
    • Data Structures
    • Web Development
    • Software Security
    • Emerging Technologies

Contact

Feel free to reach out if you'd like to work together or just ask a question.