SECTOR 01 // NO CORPORATE BS
MAX
I build web applications, solve odd optimization problems, and run a physical brick sculpture brand. No thought-leadership posts, no buzzwords, no pitch decks. Just working software.
SECTOR 02 // ABOUT ME
Software developer & builder.
Hey, I’m Max - a software developer and builder with an IT Engineering degree from Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa.
Rather than talking about code, I prefer building things that solve problems. I bootstrapped LAminifigs.com into a six-figure brand with 1,000+ global orders and top-tier reviews, managing everything from backend architecture to customer operations.
I build with Python, modern web frameworks, and modern leverage. Pretending developers shouldn't use AI today is like telling an accountant not to use a spreadsheet. I use every modern tool available to iterate fast, cut out corporate bloat, and deliver software that works.
SECTOR 03 // LIVE WORK
Zero pitch decks. Just live products.
01 // GAMING TOOL
wowlegacypath.com
A 60-hour engineering rabbit hole to avoid wasting time grinding in World of Warcraft. Solves milestone routes using a branch-and-bound engine with zero backend overhead.
02 // BOOTSTRAPPED BRAND
LAminifigs
A global e-commerce business selling detailed 3D brick sculptures and animal models. Built the store, write the code, handle the marketing, and fulfill the orders myself.
03 // THE ORIGIN
mxfax Blog
My original Python blog built with Flask, SQLAlchemy ORM, and WTForms. It is the reason this whole personal corner of the internet exists.
SECTOR 04A // ARTICLES
Field Notes & Breakdowns
Unfiltered writeups on building brands from scratch and over-engineering solutions to video games. Click any title to read.
SECTOR 04B // EXPERIMENTS
PROJECT GRAVEYARD
Tools, scrapers, and side quests. Some shipped, some ran out of steam, but every single one taught me something.
SECTOR 05 // SYSTEM RUNTIME
Interactive Shell
max@runtime:~$ check-environment
[OK] Zero trackers, zero cookie banners, zero popups.
[OK] 3 Case studies & 6 experiments loaded.
Type help, articles, post 1, post 2, post 3, graveyard, or top.
max@vercel:~$