Nate Wilson

Software engineer focused on backend systems and databases. Currently at AndHealth building healthcare software for chronic illness care. Based in Ohio.

Outside of work: small farm, endurance training, too many side projects.

Last updated Apr 4, 2026

Now

• Learning: Database Internals, Systems Programming in Odin
• Reading: Database Internals and Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces

Projects

• CapraDB active

  A database built from scratch in Odin to learn how databases actually work under the hood.

• Raven ECS

  A minimal-yet-extensible Entity-Component-(System) framework written in Odin, optimized for solo game developers who want some performance without complexity.

• RoastNotes

  A community-driven platform for coffee enthusiasts to discover, rate, and share their coffee experiences with fellow coffee lovers.

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Writing

• Hashmap Collision Algorithms Hash collision strategies and why context determines which one to use
• Learning Database Internals A 12-18 month journey to learn databases from scratch

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Games

• Geometric Defense play →

  A tower defense game built with geometric shapes. No sprites, no assets, just procedural geometry.

• The Last Polygon play →

  A simple, shapes-only, bullet heaven game built in Odin with Raylib

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Elsewhere

• GitHub
• LinkedIn
• Contact
• Resume