About
Hi, I'm Aidan Sanders
Software engineer and founder of Refuge Studios — based in Sydney, NSW. I build production software across the full stack: web platforms, C++ systems, live infrastructure, AI automation, and the custom tools that make teams move faster.
4+
Years building
10+
Projects shipped
∞
Lines of C++
24/7
Infrastructure uptime
What I can do for you
Services & capabilities
From a single landing page to a full production platform — I cover the whole stack and own it all the way to live.
Web & App Development
Full-stack platforms, APIs, dashboards, and customer-facing apps — from first commit to live deployment.
- React / Next.js
- REST & WebSocket APIs
- PostgreSQL & SQLite
- Auth & payments
Systems & Graphics
Custom software that goes deep — C++ applications, GPU-accelerated renderers, editor tooling, and native desktop software.
- C++17/20
- GLSL / OpenGL
- SVDAG rendering
- Editor & tooling
Infrastructure & DevOps
Self-hosted, always-on infrastructure. I set it up, keep it running, and own it when things go wrong.
- Linux VPS
- Docker & Nginx
- Cloudflare
- CI/CD pipelines
AI & Automation
Intelligent systems that work while you sleep — social media automation, email handling, content pipelines, and LLM-powered tools.
- OpenAI / LLM APIs
- Automated workflows
- Content scheduling
- Custom AI bots
Game Server Platforms
Live game server infrastructure for real communities — provisioning, plugin development, monitoring, and community tooling.
- Source engine / TF2
- Pterodactyl
- SourceMod plugins
- Community backends
Developer Tooling & Bots
CLI tools, Discord bots, internal dashboards, workflow scripts — the custom software teams need but never have time to build.
- CLI applications
- Discord / Telegram bots
- Internal dashboards
- Automation scripts
Why work with me
How I approach every project
I don't just write code and disappear. I treat every project like it's my own infrastructure on the line — because with my own stuff, it is.
- I ship things that actually run in production
- I own problems end to end — no handoffs, no excuses
- I move fast without cutting corners on quality
- I communicate clearly and keep you in the loop
Stack
Tools & technologies
Languages
Frontend & UI
Backend & APIs
Systems & Graphics
Infrastructure
AI & Automation
Ready to build something?
Whether it's a full product build, a specific system, or ongoing infrastructure — send me a message and we'll talk about what you need.