Modern Alchemist

Transforming Knowledge into Action

The Art of Making Ideas Real

In the spirit of ancient alchemists who sought to transform base metals into gold, I pursue modern transmutations: converting AI research into educational breakthroughs, raw materials into working machines, and theoretical knowledge into lived experience.

Three Pillars of Practice

🔬 The Lab: Research & Ideas
🔨 The Workshop: Building & Making
🌊 The Explorer: Adventure & Testing
Available for collaboration and speaking engagements
Pillar I

🔬 The Alchemist's Lab

Where theory meets transformation - exploring AI, educational technology, and the science of learning

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AI Infrastructure & LLMs

Deep expertise in large language model infrastructure, focusing on deployment, optimization, and practical applications in real-world systems.

LLMs Model Deployment Infrastructure Optimization
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Educational Technology Research

Planning to pursue a doctorate in Educational Technology, bridging AI infrastructure expertise with research on transformative learning experiences.

EdTech Learning Science AI in Education Doctoral Research
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Cloud-Native Systems

Designing scalable, resilient architectures using modern cloud technologies and microservices patterns.

Kubernetes Serverless Microservices GCP
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Developer Experience

Creating tools, APIs, and workflows that reduce cognitive load and enhance developer productivity.

DX API Design Tooling Documentation
"The laboratory is where we challenge assumptions, test hypotheses, and discover the principles that will guide our building."
Pillar II

🔨 The Alchemist's Workshop

Where ideas become reality - engineering projects that transform materials and code into working systems

Electric Boat

Converting a traditional boat to electric propulsion, exploring battery systems, motor controllers, and marine electrical engineering.

Marine Engineering Battery Systems Electric Motors Power Electronics
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Experimental Aviation

Building experimental aircraft from scratch, mastering aerodynamics, structural engineering, avionics integration, and FAA certification processes.

Aircraft Construction Aerodynamics Avionics FAA Certification
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Cloud Migration Toolkit

Comprehensive tools for migrating applications to Google Cloud Platform, including automated assessment and deployment templates.

Go Terraform GCP Automation
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Serverless Workshops

Interactive hands-on labs teaching serverless architectures, event-driven patterns, and cloud-native development practices.

Cloud Functions Cloud Run Event-Driven Workshops
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DevOps Guide

Documentation and examples for implementing CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and monitoring strategies.

CI/CD IaC Monitoring Best Practices
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Maker Projects

Various engineering experiments combining electronics, mechanical systems, and software - from IoT devices to robotics.

Electronics Mechanical IoT Fabrication
"Theory without practice is empty; practice without theory is blind. The workshop is where we test our ideas against reality - from electric boats on open water to aircraft taking flight."
Pillar III

🌊 The Elemental Explorer

Testing limits through adventure - pushing boundaries in water, air, mountains, and wilderness

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Open Water Swimming

Long-distance swimming in oceans, lakes, and challenging water conditions. Understanding currents, temperature, navigation, and the mental game of endurance.

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Mountaineering

High-altitude climbing, glacier travel, technical rope work, and expedition planning. Learning to read terrain, weather, and manage risk in extreme environments.

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Backcountry Skiing

Exploring untracked terrain, avalanche safety, snow science, and ski mountaineering. Finding the intersection of technical skill and natural environment.

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Hang Gliding

Ridge soaring and thermal flying, mastering unpowered flight and the pure physics of lift and drag. Understanding weather, aerodynamics in their most elemental form.

"In the mountains, on the water, and in the air, we discover what we're capable of. Each adventure teaches lessons that apply far beyond the immediate challenge - about preparation, decision-making under pressure, and the rewards of calculated risk."

Speaking & Community

Sharing knowledge through conferences, meetups, and community involvement

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Conference Talks

• Cloud Next 2024 - "Building Resilient Microservices"

• KubeCon EU 2024 - "Serverless at Scale"

• DevFest 2024 - "Developer Experience in the Cloud"

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Community Leadership

• Google Developer Expert

• Cloud Meetup Organizer

• Open Source Maintainer

• Technical Reviewer

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Content Creation

• Technical blog posts

• YouTube tutorials

• Podcast appearances

• Workshop materials

Get in Touch

Let's discuss cloud technologies, AI, educational innovation, or your next adventure

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Twitter

@duncancampbell

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