About
I'm Zikoeng Tsik, an independent developer and a marathon & trail runner. My work centers on minimalist software — tools built for clarity, restraint, and long-term endurance. I enjoy exploring the outdoors, whether it's through running, hiking, or simply taking in the beauty of nature.
Experience Timeline
Indie Developer & Founder · Self-employed2025 — Present
Independent full-stack work — designing, building, and shipping small software end-to-end, from interface to deployment.
- ›Ship minimalist tools end-to-end: interface, backend, and deployment
- ›Apply restraint and long-term endurance to both code and product scope
- ›Operate lean: single-operator maintenance, performance, and iteration
Independent2023 — 2024
A self-directed year — building small tools and training for endurance races while moving toward full-stack independence.
- ›Shipped small personal and freelance projects end-to-end
- ›Maintained consistent marathon and trail training alongside software work
Backend Developer & Infrastructure Engineer2020 — 2023
Focused on backend services and the infrastructure that keeps them running.
- ›Built and maintained backend services, CI/CD, and observability across the full lifecycle
- ›Kept systems lean and dependable by consolidating dependencies and minimizing moving parts
- ›Practiced rigorous code review and durable plain-text documentation
Running
Currently building aerobic base for the next 30km trail running.
5 km
24:124'48" /km
10 km
50:135'02" /km
Half Marathon
1:51:595'17" /km
Marathon
4:15:596'04" /km