Hi, I'm Mitch Campbell
Software Developer with Production Systems Experience
Backend, C++ & platform-focused · Strong foundations in Linux, containers, and automation
I build and support software systems with an emphasis on correctness, reliability, and maintainability. My background in IT and production environments gives me a pragmatic, systems-aware approach to software engineering.
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About Me
I’m a software developer with a strong computer science foundation and hands-on experience supporting and improving production systems in real operational environments.
I began my career in IT and systems support, working closely with software, data, and controls engineers in industrial and business settings. That background shaped how I approach software — with a focus on reliability, debugging, and maintainability in real deployments.
My current focus is software engineering roles spanning backend, platform, and DevOps-adjacent teams. I’m technology-agnostic and comfortable learning new languages or stacks based on the problem at hand. I enjoy frontend development and visualization when it helps clarify complex systems, including full-stack work where owning the path from data to interface leads to better design decisions. I’m open to software-adjacent systems roles that emphasize automation and close collaboration with engineering teams.
Core Focus
- ▹Software development grounded in strong computer science fundamentals
- ▹Designing and implementing backend services, APIs, and data-driven systems
- ▹Object-oriented design, debugging, and writing clear, maintainable code
- ▹End-to-end thinking, including frontend and visualization work where it improves system clarity
- ▹Applying these principles across multiple programming languages, frameworks, and stacks
Systems & Production Experience
- ▹Working in Linux-based production environments using containers (Docker) and scripting
- ▹Deployment workflows, CI/CD fundamentals, and configuration-driven systems
- ▹Debugging and supporting software across application, system, and infrastructure layers
Domain Exposure
- ▹Industrial and production software environments, including data integration at system boundaries
- ▹Event-driven systems, reliability-focused workflows, and real-world operational constraints
Featured Projects
Below are a few selected projects that reflect how I approach software engineering, from native C++ applications to backend systems and performance-sensitive visualization.
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Desktop Application
A desktop application built around structured data-entry workflows and validation, demonstrating object-oriented design in C++, event-driven GUI development in Qt, and separation of concerns between UI and business logic.
Little Lemon
Django Backend
A full-stack web project demonstrating RESTful API design, authentication, relational data modeling, and containerized deployment with Docker Compose and Nginx.
Earth3D
3D Graphics & Visualization
A 3D graphics project focused on rendering and spatial representation, demonstrating core computer graphics concepts, 3D transformations, camera systems, and performance-aware programming.
Skills & Technologies
Software Engineering
- ▹C++, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#
- ▹Backend development (REST APIs, authentication, relational data modeling)
- ▹Object-oriented design & debugging
- ▹SQL (relational databases)
- ▹Git & collaborative workflows
- ▹Qt (Widgets) desktop development
Platform & Production
- ▹Windows, Linux, and macOS development environments
- ▹Containers (Docker, Docker Compose)
- ▹CI/CD fundamentals & deployment workflows
- ▹Shell scripting & automation
- ▹Networking fundamentals (HTTP, TCP/IP)
- ▹Production support & incident debugging
Domain Exposure
- ▹Industrial / production software environments
- ▹SCADA (Ignition) & PLC integration exposure
- ▹System boundaries & data integration
- ▹Reliability-focused workflows
- ▹Validated / production-critical environments
- ▹Cross-team collaboration (software, data, controls)
Let's Connect
I'm always happy to connect with engineers, recruiters, and teams working on interesting software problems — especially backend, platform, and production-focused systems. Feel free to reach out via email or LinkedIn.
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