Lawrence “Trey” Blankenship

Computer Science student focused on backend systems, infrastructure, and distributed architecture.

About

Backend-focused computer science student building deep systems knowledge. Focused on data structures, clean architecture, and shipping production-ready tools.

Skills

Projects

DSA Reps

Daily data structures & algorithms practice with clean solutions and notes.

  • Language: JavaScript
  • Focus: Arrays, strings, hash maps, stacks/queues, trees, graphs
  • Signal: Consistent reps + readable implementations

CLI Tools

Small command-line utilities that automate real workflows.

  • Language: Node.js
  • Focus: Parsing, filesystem, args, output formatting
  • Signal: Shipped tools with predictable behavior

System Design Notes

Structured notes on scalability, reliability, and distributed systems fundamentals.

  • Focus: Caching, load balancing, queues, data modeling
  • Artifacts: Diagrams + concise design writeups
  • Signal: Fundamentals applied, not copied

Portfolio Site

This site—built with disciplined Git workflow and incremental improvements.

  • Hosted: GitHub Pages + custom domain
  • Focus: Clean HTML/CSS, structure, iteration
  • Signal: Visible progress over time