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Introduction

Caffeine powered braincells equals best projects.

I am Russel — an indie software developer, with pseudonym as HallucinatedApe in the digital world. I build open-source, fun, and impactful software systems. I've been actively working on website and desktop application tools, machine learning, and consumer apps. Building things consistently with passion, integrity, and completing complex tasks always in full throttle.

I like french fries and hamburger too, but I haven't found a way to work them into my projects yet.

Who I Am

The Artisan,The Craft, &The Curiosity

Delve deeper into my journey as a software engineer who sees code not just as a tool, but as a craft. Every line written is driven by curiosity, precision, and a genuine passion for building things that matter from sleek, intuitive interfaces to the robust systems working quietly behind the scenes.

Shaped by constant learning of new languages, new frameworks, and new ways of thinking about problems creates the best output that isn’t just about writing code that works, but crafting solutions that are thoughtful, scalable, and built with the end user in mind.

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Now

What I’m up to.

August 2026 · Updated monthly (ദ്ദി ༎ຶ‿༎ຶ )

  • Memoria E-Commerce Website

    An ordering and showcasing website for a local modern gravestone engraver business, providing all-in-one information to potential clients.

  • Self Space

    An AI supported automation calendar web-based project focused on helping individuals minimize their daily struggles with task management and tracking online.

  • Personal Website

    You are currently in here, so hey there! Looks like this website will go through a lot of work in progress for a while though.

  • Machine Learning and Automation

    Exploring and improving automation knowledge to enhance productivity and creativity in software development, alongside the focus on machine learning and artificial intelligence integrations.

  • Professionally Hibernating

    Currently embracing a state of hibernation, focusing on projects physically and mentally.

Experience

Where I work, worked.

Indie Developer

Software Developer/Engineer
2025 — Now

Building a variety of projects, from open source tools to fun apps, with a focus on creating impactful and user-friendly software.

TypeScriptJavaReactNext.jsNode.jsTailwindPython

Developer Internship

Full Stack Developer
6/2025 — 8/2025

Worked and contributed to both front-end and back-end development, with extensive RESTful API integration and deployment on AWS.

TypeScriptNode.jsNext.jsAWSAPI Development

Toolkit

What I work with.

Languages

JavaTypeScriptPython

Frameworks

ReactNext.jsTailwindDjango

Discipline

Machine LearningArtificial IntelligenceNatural Language Processing

Engines

UnityBlender

Projects

Things I’ve built, shipped.

Contact

Find me here.

Always glad to hear from folks building thoughtful things. Pick whichever feels natural — I read every message.