Load-bearing systems. Built, not assembled.
Hey there, my name is
Caleb Hornbeck
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ERC Connect
Architecting net management platform for amateur radio emergency communications networks.
Evening Stars
Built full event registration platform with tiered pricing, early-bird discounts, capacity limits, and cart recovery.
BYU Pathway Worldwide
Built grading automation shrinking a 5-minute grading task to under 30 seconds via local LLM integration and auto-advance workflows.
inertia-offline
Architected JS and PHP packages for Inertia.js projects to enable read-only offline functionality. Included built-in extensibility for custom offline write handling.
DPP Defense
Eliminated all manual drop-ship order processing via automated distributor FTP sync and native OC extension.
inertia-mako
Built Inertia.js adapter for PHP Mako framework, enabling modern SPA development with a lighter footprint than Laravel.
ERC Exercise
Real-time emergency communications exercise simulator, improving participation ~5x and enabling more effective training.
Scriptive
Led flagship SaaS development; discovered and remediated critical hardcoded production DB credentials overnight.
Spotify Tools
Building a suite of tools to compliment Spotify, including developing a track-matching algorithm with 90+% accuracy.
ApplicantPro
Recovered 7% operating expenses via cross-team integration; scaled monitoring infrastructure from 16 to 150 servers.
I take pride in solving complex problems, whether through innovative projects or developing technical expertise. You can explore some of my career and personal accomplishments and read about how my work has made an impact. Be sure to also check out more details available in the menu above.
The new pinewood derby track had everything — laser start gate, infrared finish line, computer integration — everything except the one essential piece that made it all work: the cable to unlock its high-tech features. As a young teen leader for the Cub Scouts, rather than accept a half-functional "good enough" track, I went home, dug through my electronics stash, and within an hour, built a replacement from spare parts.
This experience is one of many that represent a lifelong passion for technology and problem-solving. Technology presents endless puzzles, and I find immense satisfaction in creating solutions that boost performance and efficiency. My curiosity and drive have led me to continuously learn and innovate, enabling me to tackle challenges and help others improve their productivity.
Over the years, I've honed skills in improvisation, leadership, and quick learning — qualities that empower me to adapt and excel in dynamic environments. I am excited about opportunities to apply these skills and grow further through meaningful work.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Caleb Hornbeck
