Tylor Mayfield
Senior QA Automation & DevOps Engineer
Hey there! I'm Tylor, and I'm absolutely fascinated by how we can make software both incredibly reliable and delightfully fast to deploy. Over the past 8+ years, I've been on this amazing journey through fintech and insuretech, where I discovered something pretty cool: when you get the testing and deployment right, everything else just clicks into place.
About Me
Picture this: it's 2 AM, and a critical deployment just went sideways. Most people would panic, but here's the thing – I absolutely love these moments. Why? Because they're puzzles waiting to be solved, and I've spent the last 8 years getting really, really good at solving them.
I specialize in something I call "digital reliability engineering" – basically, I make sure your software works so well that you forget it's even there. Think of me as the person who builds the safety nets that catch problems before they become disasters. From test automation that runs faster than you can blink, to deployment pipelines that work like magic, I'm all about making the complex beautifully simple.
But here's what makes this really exciting for me: when I'm not diving deep into infrastructure code or ensuring HIPAA compliance, you'll find me at the VINS Nature Center helping rehabilitate injured birds. There's something incredibly fulfilling about using technology to help both digital systems and wildlife thrive – it's all connected, you know?
Cool Things I've Built
- Created test automation that's so fast, it catches bugs before developers even finish their coffee
- Made HIPAA compliance so seamless that healthcare teams actually love their security audits
- Turned vulnerability assessments into a collaborative adventure rather than a dreaded chore
Projects That Actually Matter
Real solutions that make people's lives better, not just impressive tech demos
BarkOnTrack
Pet Service Management Platform
Ever wondered why your dog groomer charges so much? Spoiler alert: they're probably paying 30% of their earnings to some faceless platform. I built BarkOnTrack to flip that script completely – it's like giving pet professionals their business back, with tools that actually make sense and pricing that doesn't make you cry.
The Good Stuff
- • Payments that actually work (thanks, Stripe!)
- • Pet profiles that make sense to humans
- • Scheduling that doesn't make you want to scream
- • Progress photos that tell the whole story
Built With Love (& These Tools)
- • Next.js & React (because they just work)
- • TypeScript (for when I need to be extra careful)
- • Tailwind CSS (because life's too short for CSS)
- • Stripe API (the payment hero we all need)
Why This Actually Matters
Owncast
Self-Hosted Media Streaming Platform
Tired of big tech controlling your music and podcasts? Owncast puts you back in the driver's seat. It's your personal media server that streams from anywhere while keeping your data private and secure. No ads, no tracking, no BS – just your music, your way.
The Good Stuff
- • Cloud storage integration (Google Drive, S3)
- • Progressive Web App with offline playback
- • Smart podcast management & auto-purge
- • Mobile-first design with haptic feedback
Built With Love (& These Tools)
- • Next.js 15 with App Router
- • TypeScript & Tailwind CSS
- • Web Audio API for streaming
- • IndexedDB for client-side storage
Why This Actually Matters
More Cool Stuff I've Built
Bug-Squashing Superpowers
Created test automation so smart it finds bugs while developers are still writing code. It's like having a super-powered QA team that never sleeps or needs coffee breaks.
Deployment Magic
Built CI/CD pipelines so smooth they make deployments feel like magic. One click, everything updates, zero drama. It's what deployment should have been all along.
Security Superhero
Turned HIPAA compliance from a nightmare into something teams actually look forward to. Because protecting people's health data shouldn't be painful – it should be empowering.
The Secret Sauce: Life Beyond the Code
Here's a little secret: some of my best problem-solving happens when I'm not even thinking about problems. Picture me hiking through Vermont's Green Mountains with my two incredible dogs, Cassie and Vidia. They're my ultimate debugging partners and the best stress testers around.
There's something magical about how nature resets your brain. I've literally solved complex deployment issues while watching the dogs chase each other around a lake. It's like my subconscious gets to work while I'm busy being present in the moment. Plus, these two furry geniuses remind me daily that the best solutions are often the simplest ones.
Adventure Mode: ON
Every trail is a debugging session, every summit a successful deployment. Nature teaches me that the best systems are both resilient and adaptable.
Chief Dog Officer
Cassie and Vidia are my ultimate QA team. They test everything for reliability, demand consistent performance, and provide the best stress-testing environment known to humanity.
Wildlife Tech Support
At VINS Nature Center, I help rehabilitate injured birds and teach kids about nature. It's like debugging, but for ecosystems – and the end users are way more appreciative!
Let's Talk Shop!
Got a project that needs some serious QA magic? Or maybe you're just curious about how I make deployments feel like a walk in the park? I love chatting about all things automation, DevOps, and building systems that actually work. Plus, I'm always up for hearing about cool problems that need solving!
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