README.txt

Nathaniel Houk's Personal Website
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This is the source code for Nathaniel "Nate" Houk's personal website. 
The site showcases his professional background, projects, and interests.

About
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Nathaniel Houk is a software engineer and quantitative trader based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. 
His expertise spans software engineering, algorithmic trading, machine learning, and 
distributed systems. Outside of tech, he's passionate about electronic music production, 
modular synthesis, and exploring new technologies.

Key Features
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- Professional portfolio and experience
- Technical projects including:
  * Trading algorithms and market analysis tools
  * Full-stack web applications
  * Open-source contributions
- Technical blog posts and research
- Interactive demos and visualizations
- Tetris game (press 'T' to play)

Technologies Used
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- Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript, React
- Backend: Node.js, Python, Go
- Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes
- Data: PostgreSQL, Redis, TimescaleDB
- Trading: Custom algorithmic trading frameworks

File Structure
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- index.html: Main portfolio page
- assets/
  * js/: JavaScript files and interactive components
  * css/: Stylesheets and theming
- blog/: Technical writing and research
- projects/: Project documentation and demos
- data/: Datasets and resources

How to Run
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1. Clone the repository
2. Open index.html in any modern web browser
3. Press 'T' to play Tetris

Credits
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- Website template by Jon Barron
- Blockrain.js for Tetris implementation
- FSF for free software advocacy

Contact
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Email: nate.houk@gmail.com
Website: https://natehouk.net
GitHub: https://github.com/natehouk

License
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Copyright © 2020-2025 Nathaniel Houk. All rights reserved.