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👋 Hey, I’m Eric — a software engineer with a focus on complex distributed systems, observability, and tooling. At Tesla, I’ve built critical core systems — the kind that need to run reliably 24/7, all over the globe. I’ve worked across the stack to improve developer velocity, system resilience, and operational visibility. Parachute Backup is my return to the Mac: a side project that solves a real-world gap in the Apple ecosystem — getting actual backups of your iCloud Photos and Drive. It’s engineered to be dependable, automation-friendly, and dead simple to use. No lock-in, no sync weirdness — just quiet, local backups on your terms. I’m always drawn to tools that remove friction and give users control. Parachute is that — both for users and developers who care about owning their data.

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1mo ago

Drive Manifest - Automatic Tesla mileage log for business

Manifest turns your Tesla's own drive history into an IRS-ready mileage log. Automatic business vs personal classification, no phone tracker, and it never wakes the car.
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1mo ago

Storm Control - Auto-raise Tesla charge & Powerwall reserve before storms

Storm Control tops up your Tesla vehicles and Powerwall ahead of severe weather using fully custom forecast rules and thresholds — earlier and more extensively than Tesla's built-in Storm Watch. Set your own triggers for wind, storms, heat or cold, plus bot/email triggers when your utility announces outages. Plans: Spark, Mega, Giga.
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1yr ago

Parachute Backup Mobile - Keep your iCloud Data. Forever. Now on iPhone and iPad

Parachute for iOS is a set-and-forget backup companion for iCloud Photos and iCloud Drive. It keeps your memories and documents safe by backing them up to your own storage.
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