Rickey Bowers Jr. (bitRAKE)

Independent Software Developer | x86 & Number Theory Researcher | Idaho Falls, ID

Self-taught programmer since 1983 specializing in low-level optimization and system architecture. Primary focus includes research in x86 assembly (fasmg), UEFI exploration, and computational mathematics.

graph TD
    User(Rickey Bowers Jr.)
    
    subgraph Core_Competencies
        ASM(x86 Assembly)
        Math(Number Theory)
        Sys(System Architecture)
    end
    
    subgraph Current_Research
        FASM(fasm/fasmg)
        UEFI(UEFI Playground)
        Opt(Optimization Algorithms)
    end
    
    User --> ASM
    User --> Math
    User --> Sys
    
    ASM --> FASM
    Sys --> UEFI
    Math --> Opt

Development & Visualization

• todo: ... (ask me if you need a tool for something)
• Compiler Explorer - Interactive compiler analysis
• FASMG - Flat Assembler 'g'
• ShaderToy - GLSL sandbox
• Desmos - Graphing calculator
• Draw.io - Diagramming

Reference & Reading

• Matt Godbolt - Compiler Explorer author
• Sam Russell - Binary Ninja
• Chris Wellons - skeeto
• Strchr - Programming Blog
• Alois Kraus - Performance is everything.
• Daniel Lemire - Computer Science/Optimization
• Casey Muratori - Computer, Enhance!
• Futility Closet - Curiosities
• greentec - (Korean) ShaderToy Blog
• The Buckblog - assorted ramblings by Jamis Buck
• ... so many more to add ...

gantt
    title Professional Evolution
    dateFormat  YYYY
    axisFormat  %Y
    
    section Learning
    Self-Taught Start      :done, 1983, 1990
    
    section Development
    x86 Research           :active, 1994, 2025
    ASM Community          :2001, 2012
    FASM/UEFI Projects     :2015, 2025

Contact: [MyHandle]@gmail.com