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IanSkelskey/README.md

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Hello, I'm Ian Skelskey 👋

Software engineer building systems, tools, and games.

I build web applications, developer tools, and retro-inspired games with a focus on maintainability, clarity, and thoughtful interaction design.

Professionally, I work in the Evergreen ILS ecosystem as an Evergreen Systems Specialist at Bibliomation Inc., contributing to open-source library software serving Connecticut's largest library consortium.

Portfolio   GitHub   LinkedIn   itch.io   PICO-8 / Lexaloffle   DeviantArt   Instagram   YouTube


What I work on

  • Open-source library systems — Evergreen ILS, PostgreSQL, Perl, integrations, data workflows, documentation, and support tooling
  • Web and developer tools — React, TypeScript, Vite, reusable starters, portfolio architecture, and browser-based coding tools
  • Contract software maintenance — currently maintaining Field Day, wildlife data collection tools for researchers originally developed as an ASU capstone project
  • Games and creative systems — PICO-8, Godot, pixel art, small-scope polish, game feel, and constrained design

My pinned repositories below are the best starting points for my current work.


Evergreen ILS

I work on open-source library software in the Evergreen ILS ecosystem.

My work includes backend/data workflows, SQL and PostgreSQL troubleshooting, vendor integrations, documentation, testing, support-facing tools, and practical debugging across complex systems.

Evergreen contribution references:
3.11 · 3.12 · 3.13 · 3.14 · 3.15 · 3.16


Tools and interests

Code: TypeScript, JavaScript, SQL, Perl, Java, Lua, GDScript, HTML, CSS
Frontend: React, Tailwind CSS, Vite, responsive UI, component architecture
Systems: PostgreSQL, APIs, Evergreen ILS, OpenSRF, Linux, Docker
Creative: PICO-8, Godot, Aseprite, Blender


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  1. collab-code collab-code Public

    A collaborative Java IDE in the browser — real-time pair programming with live cursors, multi-file workspaces, and interactive execution. Built with React, Monaco Editor, and Yjs.

    TypeScript

  2. ianskelskey.github.io ianskelskey.github.io Public

    My portfolio — a data-driven showcase of software, game, and art projects built with React, TypeScript, Vite, and Tailwind CSS. Features responsive design, dark/light theming, and cross-linked skil…

    TypeScript

  3. react-ts-starter react-ts-starter Public template

    Opinionated React + TypeScript + Vite + Tailwind v4 starter with accessibility, semantic tokens, and GitHub Pages deploy baked in.

    TypeScript

  4. space-8 space-8 Public

    An arcade style scrolling space shooter for PICO-8.

    Lua