Neturnner VPN

Netrunner VPN — Independent Networking & Systems Engineering Project

Role: Founder, System Architect & Lead Engineer
Duration: 2025–2026
Type: Independent end-to-end engineering project
Technology: Rust, Tokio, smoltcp, TCP/IP, Tauri

Overview

Netrunner VPN is an independently developed networking platform built around a custom VPN protocol and a distributed client-server architecture.

I designed and implemented the system from the ground up, covering low-level networking, protocol engineering, backend services, cross-platform applications, infrastructure management, and payment integration.

Engineering Contributions

1. Network Protocol & Systems Engineering

• Designed and implemented the core networking protocol in Rust.
• Developed custom networking components using smoltcp.
• Worked on TCP/IP handling, congestion control, traffic shaping compatibility, and flow management.
• Implemented client and server libraries for distributed network connectivity.

2. Cross-Platform Application Development

• Built a cross-platform application using Tauri.
• Developed clients for Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS.
• Implemented connection management, application settings, and user-facing functionality.

3. Backend & Infrastructure

• Designed and implemented a role-based control plane.
• Built administrative functionality for managing users and infrastructure.
• Developed backend components to support scaling and network operations.

4. Network Analysis

• Developed a PCAP parser for traffic analysis and custom network profiles.
• Conducted compatibility and connectivity testing across challenging network environments.

5. Product & Business Integration

• Built the product website and user-facing experience.
• Integrated cryptocurrency and card payment systems.
• Implemented paid access management and subscription-related functionality.

Outcome

Delivered an end-to-end networking product independently, spanning low-level systems programming, protocol development, backend engineering, infrastructure, and cross-platform application development.

This project represents approximately one year of continuous engineering work and demonstrates my ability to design, build, integrate, and maintain complex technical systems independently.