About Armel Tenkiang
I design and ship local-first, privacy-respecting systems with an emphasis on durable data, clear workflows, and long-lived software.
I am Portuguese-American, of Fulani and Bamileke origin. I am a computer scientist and researcher, and I studied at the School of Computer Science (SCS).
I work primarily in TypeScript and Python, focusing on distributed data systems and local-first architecture.
I build software that remains correct and usable under real-world conditions, including offline operation, partial connectivity, and long time horizons.
Now
Currently focused on local-first infrastructure, verifiable AI workflows, and durable personal systems.
Research Areas
- Zero-knowledge proofs for private state and selective auditability.
- LLM context shaping: constraint design, compression, and controllable memory.
- Local-first sync, CRDTs, and offline-first durability.
- Privacy-first payments with verifiable settlement.
- Distributed coordination with append-only, audit-ready logs.
Profiles
GitHub contributions in the last 12 months: 192 (as of March 14, 2026). In 2026: 191 total contributions, 187 commit contributions, 137 across tracked project repos.
Listening
Occasional mixes and reference playlists live on SoundCloud.
Current Projects
Current focus: MyCasaPro and Au Jour Le Jour, alongside Theo.farm, and ongoing experiments including GhostProtocol, ChattyPatty, and Soundcheck.AI.
Work With Me
If you’d like to collaborate, send a short brief.
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