Monogram M with Encircling Gear graphic Alastair McBain

I'm an ace software developer living in the Pacific Northwest with over 15 years of experience, with a tilt toward client-side. I enjoy board gaming, the demoscene, laser cutting, and occasional 3D printing.

I run a small side business creating nifty laser cut or engraved odds and ends. In addition, I help run a local board gaming non-profit that hosts public events, supports other local charities, and educational opportunities.

Highlights

  1. 2023
  2. Food Trucks dot TC logo

    FoodTrucks.tc

    A mostly complete listing of food trucks in the Tri-Cities, WA
  3. Bowling Pride image

    Pride Bowling

    Yearly social event in June offering free bowling, food, and more
  4. 2021
  5. Globys company logo

    Globys

    Senior Software Engineer
  6. 2019
  7. Ace and Aromantic flags

    Out as Ace

    Me : )
  8. 2016
  9. Destructor Fleet Designs logo

    Destructor Fleet Designs

    Owner / Mad Scientist
  10. 2015
  11. Confluent Makerspace logo

    Confluent Makerspace

    Founding Board Member / Secretary / Laser Cutter Instructor
  12. 2013
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    Joined the Demoscene

    Went to Revision; Saarbrücken, Germany
  14. 2012
  15. Tri-City Area Gaming logo

    Became a part of Tri-City Area Gaming

    Early Participant / Current Treasurer
  16. 2010
  17. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) logo

    Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

    Scientist / Software Engineer; Visual Analytics Papers