Hello World
Welcome to my corner of the internet! I'm Oskar, a software developer based in Edinburgh, and this is the start of something I've been meaning to do for a while, write about my journey in tech.
Who Am I?
I'm a software engineer with over 6 years of experience, primarily working with Java and the Spring ecosystem. Currently, I'm pursuing a Master's in Software Engineering at Edinburgh Napier University while building tools and contributing to the developer community.
My journey has taken me through:
- Enterprise development at Diageo, working on inventory management systems
- Game server infrastructure handling thousands of concurrent players
- Esports tooling for tournament management on FACEIT
- Open source with projects like Volt, my lightweight Java ORM
What to Expect
This blog will be a mix of:
- Technical deep-dives — Breaking down complex problems and solutions
- Project updates — Progress on Volt and other open-source work
- Lessons learned — Things I wish I knew earlier in my career
- Tools and workflows — What I use and why
I believe in learning in public. Writing helps solidify understanding, and if something I share helps even one person, that's a win.
Current Focus
Right now, I'm excited about:
Volt — Building a Java ORM that doesn't get in your way.
Graphics Programming — Exploring Vulkan in my spare time. There's something satisfying about working close to the metal.
Graduate Studies — Balancing work with my Master's program, diving deeper into software architecture and engineering principles.
Let's Connect
If you're interested in any of the topics I write about, or just want to chat:
- GitHub: oskarscot
- Email: me@oskar.scot
Thanks for stopping by. Here's to building cool things and sharing what we learn along the way.
— Oskar