Tracy Oppermann
Founder & CEO @ Lumavel | Software Architect | Building the 100 Year Restoration Plan
About
The Architect of Lumavel. I am not a traditional CEO. I am a builder, a father, and a fixer. My background isn't found in Ivy League boardrooms; it's found in the trenches of real life—overcoming poverty, loss, and the systemic failures that hold good people back. I founded Lumavel not just to build a company, but to engineer a solution to "The Rot" in our digital economy.
Lumavel is a multi-sector "Civilization Engine" disguised as a Sci-Fi Academy. We use gamified education and ethical commerce to fund a 100-Year Restoration Plan for society. Our core philosophy: Radical Transparency (cap retail markup at $5), Anti-Obsolescence (build to last), and The Restoration (every dollar of profit reinvested into legal defense, education, and systems that protect the vulnerable).
I am building the future my children—and yours—deserve. "Everything. Everywhere. Everyone."
Skills & Services
Skills
What I Offer
Software Architecture
Full-stack development (Next.js, Shopify Liquid, React). Orchestrating complex, long-term roadmaps.
AI & Cursor Integration
Building with Cursor AI and modern AI tooling for rapid, ethical development.
Crisis Management
Turning zero resources into scalable infrastructure.
Portfolio
Lumavel
Multi-sector Civilization Engine: gamified education, ethical commerce, 100-Year Restoration Plan. Next.js infrastructure, Academy, Emporium, Founders, Prism.
View projectThe Century Plan
100-year roadmap to restore 12 critical sectors of civilization—from Education to Logistics.
View projectShipped Lumavel apps
Flagship surfaces Tracy architected at Lumavel. Each entry links to the live product and to a public product design page on lumavel.co. The monorepo contains 53 separate apps/* packages; the complete package list is in the Monorepo accomplishment wall.
Lumavel Website
Core & trust
Canonical routing and trust layer: mission, blog, commerce entry points, legal, and one brand surface for the ecosystem.
Restoration story, chamfered UI, deep links into every shipped app.
Lumavel Emporium
Commerce
Ethical print-on-demand and digital goods on the main site—transparent markup, founder merch, path-based URLs.
Physical and POD goods without abandoned subdomains.
Lumavel Prism
Commerce & digital
Digital asset storefront: wallpapers, packs, diamond-painting kits (planned), and downloads you own—credits and discovery without ad-stuffed walls.
Own the file. No DRM theater.
Lumavel Stash Matcher
Commerce & digital
Stash-aware discovery for diamond-painting SKUs: DMC-style inventory, compatibility filters, shared catalog with Prism.
Filter designs by beads you already own.
Lumavel Arcade
Games
Shipped game hub: browser-first titles and a cohesive PWA—culture over engagement traps.
Family-appropriate defaults; room to grow the library.
Lumavel Learning Academy
Education
Full-course platform with markdown curriculum, modules, feedback hooks, and learning games for practice.
Content-first; clear progress without dark patterns.
The Light of Alexandria
Education & knowledge
Public-good knowledge archive: verified entries, source-backed tiers, provenance, and interconnected facts — no ads, no commercial funnel.
Truth with receipts — Pillar 10 initiative; aligned with Data Sanctuary ethics.
Lumavel SEO (Orchestrator)
Productivity & SEO
Keyword research, audit-style signals, and Search Console–oriented workflows for sites you control.
Actionable lists—not vanity dashboards.
Lumavel QR
Utilities
Generate QR codes for any URL—direct links, no ad-wrapped redirects. Optional scan analytics with per-code labels, dashboard, and CSV export.
Direct destination first; optional analytics when you need to measure placements.
Lumavel Unit
Utilities
Unit converter PWA for measurements and currencies—fast, readable, no noisy ad walls.
A statement utility: do the job, respect the user.
Lumavel Nexus
Platform
Grand Orchestrator layer: convergence between Lumavel Core and the app constellation—wallet and economy hooks over time.
The spine as more apps graduate to production.
Sun Compass
Health & wellness
Solar context (UVA window, solar noon) and exposure logging with zip-code granularity—not full GPS stalking.
Minimize precision; maximize usefulness for outdoor time.
Monorepo accomplishment wall
The Lumavel codebase is organized as one monorepo with 53 separate apps/* packages—each a standalone Next.js application. Below are the public URLs where available.
Deeper product-design write-ups for flagship products live on lumavel.co/products.
Live / portfolio (first-party URLs)
Lumavel Website
lumavel-website
Marketing, blog, legal, Emporium storefront entry (lumavel.co/emporium).
Lumavel Prism
lumavel-prism
Digital asset marketplace (credits, downloads).
Lumavel Learning Academy
lumavel-learning-academy
Lumavel Arcade
lumavel-arcade
Lumavel SEO (Orchestrator)
lumavel-orchestrator
Lumavel Unit
lumavel-unit
Lumavel Nexus / Hub
lumavel-hub
Sun Compass
freelance-sunlight
Portfolio (this site)
tracy-personal
Custom portfolio sites
Dedicated portfolio sites on a custom domain—structured sections, optional assets, fast Next.js delivery. Inquiries welcome via the contact section on this page.
Lumavel Ecosystem
Released
Aethelguard
AI co-founder: Brain (DeepSeek), Core (multi-agent), Asset Forge, Architect, Surveyor
In Development (47 apps)
Accomplishments
- •Architected 40+ app monorepo (Next.js, Supabase, shared design system)
- •Built 40+ content generators across 18+ markets (coloring, medical, gaming, publishing, POD)
- •Built headless Emporium: Stripe checkout, Printify, back-office fulfillment
- •Launched Aethelguard: AI co-founder with DeepSeek, multi-agent Core (Asset Forge, Architect, Surveyor)
- •Designed Petals/Kinetics economy with founder tiers and vault system
- •Designed Aethel-Standard 10-tier achievement system for cross-platform bragging rights
- •Implemented local Flux Schnell AI pipeline (ComfyUI) for zero-API-cost image generation
- •Built maze generation pipeline (volume-based, 100 mazes/volume) for POD books and 3D games
- •Shipped Lumavel Arcade: 6+ games (Snake, Clicker, Trivia, Brick Breaker, etc.)
- •Shipped 30+ Lumavel Faith products (scripture cards, handwriting, biblical math, secret code, word search)
- •Built 20 scripture theme card packs (Faith, Love, Peace, Psalms, Proverbs) with KJV/NIV
- •Built Printify automation for batch product uploads (mugs, towels, laptop sleeves)
- •Established Lumavel design system: chamfered geometry, gold palette, hexagon
Building Next
Emporium Expansion
Headless store: more products, Lulu integration, fulfillment scaling
Lumavel Book
Digital library and EPUB reader
34 New Games
From COMPLETE_ECOSYSTEM_ROADMAP: puzzles, arcade, strategy, educational
Tool Enhancements
Voice memos, Wi-Fi analyzer, ethics score integration
Traveler's Pass
Petals economy monetization, founder tiers rollout
Aethelguard RAG + Council
RAG memory recall, Council of Five agents
Alexandria
Knowledge base expansion
Grace-filled Sudoku
9 faith symbols (Cross, Heart, Dove) instead of numbers
Stained Glass Nonograms
Logic puzzles revealing Cross/Dove/Fish
S.O.A.P. Prayer Sheet Pack
Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
365-Day Scripture Calendar
Daily verse layout
Bible Journaling Sticker Pack
PNG assets for Goodnotes/Notability
Metal Wallet Cards
Physical shop; wallet-sized scripture cards
Psalm-a-Day Journal Pages
150 products or 12 monthly packs
Christian Digital Planner
Goodnotes/Notability with hyperlinks
Dual Maze Pipeline
Same mazes for POD books and interactive 3D games
Experience
Founder & CEO
January 2026 - PresentLumavel
- Founded Lumavel to fix "The Rot" in the digital economy—countering planned obsolescence, predatory pricing, and user exploitation.
- Oversee full stack: Next.js software infrastructure to macro-economic strategy. Building a Civilization Engine, not just a store.
- Radical Transparency model: cap retail markups at $5, refuse all debt. The Academy (gamified education) + Emporium (ethical commerce).
Building & Lumber Associate
September 2023 - March 2026Lowe's Companies, Inc.
- Advised customers on building materials and project requirements in a high-volume lumber environment; translated job-site needs into correct SKUs and cut lists.
- Operated forklifts, saws, and related equipment per OSHA and store safety standards.
- Maintained lumber yard inventory accuracy and organization under peak loads.
Team Leader
October 2022 - July 2023Whataburger
- Directed cross-functional team to optimize store operations, service speed, and quality standards.
- Led employee onboarding and technical training for corporate policy compliance.
- Managed cash inflow/outflow with 100% policy compliance for daily financial drops.
Licensed Insurance Agent
June 2021 - June 2022Allstate
- Educated clients on complex coverage options, improving decision-making and retention.
- Generated new revenue through strategic cold-calling and tailored quotes.
- Processed policy applications and maintained accurate client records.
A & E Designer
May 2019 - September 2019Allpro Consulting Group, Inc.
- Produced cellular site drawings using AutoCAD, collaborating with engineers to meet client specifications.
- Conducted self-reviews and technical corrections of engineering drawings for quality assurance.
Education
Grayson College
Certificate in Computer Aided Drafting and Design
June 2017
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