Warp Engineer | Foundational Systems Researcher | Founder of Digital Defiance

PROJECT STATUS: INACTIVE / THERAPEUTIC TINKERING ONLY

• ​No Commercial Activity: This project is strictly open-source, non-commercial, and has zero funding, revenue, or commercial intent.
• ​No Timelines or Commitments: There are no deadlines, roadmaps, or external obligations. Development occurs entirely at random, sporadic intervals only when the author's severe chronic neurological health conditions permit.
• ​Cognitive Therapy Tool: This repository is utilized purely as an unpaced, self-directed cognitive exercise to maintain baseline mental function under medical advice. It does not represent full-time or part-time employment capacity.

• 35 Years at the Console: Deep roots in systems architecture, embedded DSP, and distributed platforms (Microsoft, Workiva, and started an ISP at 13).
• Executive Director @ Digital Defiance: Commanding a 501(c)(3) non-profit guild dedicated to privacy-first, open-source engineering.
• Chief Architect: Builder of BrightChain — the warp engine the world doesn't know it needs yet.
• Multidisciplinary Signal: Musician, composer, and writer. Every frequency intentional. Certified coal miner, semi-functional secret agent.

I'm building on borrowed time. I have incurable cancer — and while that's not the defining fact of my life, it sharpens the mission. I may not live to see First Contact, but the engine is already humming. If this resonates, get on the bridge. If you want to pick my brain, reach out. And if you're moved beyond code, consider supporting the American Cancer Society.

The Authenticity Dilemma is already at our doorstep. As deepfakes and data volatility rise, the world needs infrastructure it can trust at the byte level. My work has shifted from corporate delivery to Foundational Systems Research — building "Owner-Free" systems that survive the test of time and provide true digital sovereignty.

Digital Defiance is the steward of my life's work. I am organizing my "Digital Empire" to ensure these tools are accessible, robust, and community-owned — long after I'm gone.

A 20-year vision for a decentralized, zero-knowledge filesystem. Built with 10,000+ tests and a focus on absolute structural integrity.

BrightChain is the platform civilization needs because it:

• Neutralizes Legal Liability: Solves content-hosting risk through the Owner-Free Filesystem (OFF).
• Enables Brokered Anonymity: True anonymous identity tempered by accountability — identities sharded across a BrightTrust Quorum, accessible only via a digital "FISA warrant."
• Revolutionizes Secure Voting: Verifiable, multi-algorithm voting built on the DD-ECIES specification.
• Redefines Storage: "Digital Burnbag" vaults that can prove files were sealed, never accessed, or destroyed — without exposure.
• Powers the BrightStack: A decentralized dApp environment that can never go offline.

Supporting Systems:

• Express Suite: Enterprise-grade scaffolding for high-performance Node.js.
• AI Capabilities Suite: Local AI models integrated into decentralized workflows.
• node-rs-accelerate: Hardware-accelerated math for Apple Silicon (M4 Max optimized).

In the spirit of long-haul exploration, I have built Warp 12. While the world calls it "Mexican Train," I prefer "Interstellar Warp Dominoes"—and I have founded the Interstellar Warp Dominoes Federation to govern it.

Where traditional dominoes are social, I’ve injected "Standard Protocol" back into the game to create a rated sport. I didn't want to sacrifice the fun, so I’ve packed the game with 12 expansion modules designed to add new tactical depth. This is a serious environment for competition, complete with OpenSkill ratings, persistent leaderboards, and organized Warp Crews.

Warp 12 is what the night shift plays on the bridge.

Get your game on. It's free, competitive, and includes a challenging AI opponent—so really, what’s your excuse?

If you're really into eSports and OpenSkill, check out my research paper on TEI (our flavor of OpenSkill) and the 456,000+ game calibration test we ran evaluating my 12 modules and the base "mexican train" game itself for skill/luck. Here are some heatmaps from that paper:

Anyway, see the paper for more!

I've been at the console since 1987. Ask me about:

Philosophy: Why "zero-pressure diamonds" outlast anything forged under corporate coal.

I operate at a self-paced, research-oriented snail's pace. I'm looking for torchbearers — people who value privacy, high-integrity architecture, and the long game.

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jessicamulein
• Organization: GitHub.com/Digital-Defiance
• Email: zefram [at] mulein [dot] com

Pronouns: she/her / Highness

⚡ Fun Fact: I've coded in deep coal mines, published books found on millions of shelves, and founded an ISP at age 13. My career is a collection of diverse lives — all tied together by the same warp signature.

The engine is humming. I could use your help on the bridge.

— Zefram out.