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owenmccostis

Software Engineer

@owenmccostis Vermont, United States joined May 2026

publicsignal.net

    Bio

    Hey there! My name is Owen and I’m a systems admin and freelance software engineer. I’m currently the webmaster for three WordPress websites. I prioritize performance, security, and long-term sustainability and I specialize in custom post types, content workflows, API integrations, and accessibility compliance. I believe in developing open-source software that enables organizations and individuals to publish, preserve, and share information.

    Interests

    Hiking, Gardening, RPGs, Real Time Strategy Games, Simulation Games, City Builder Games

    WordPress Origin Story

    I was born in 2003, so I’m the same age as WordPress! I first got my hands on a WordPress environment in 2019 when I was asked to create a website for a local business. I then inherited my local public access station’s website when I was hired as their Distribution Coordinator while studying Computer Science. After maintaining a bloated environment with an outdated theme for almost two years, I developed a custom sync engine with their existing Video On Demand infrastructure. This gave them complete control over their video archive. This is when I learned the fundamentals of WordPress development and honed my PHP and JavaScript skills. My first plugin, Public Signal Video Feed, is now available on the Plugin Directory!

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    Current Job

    Software Engineer
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    Recent impact

    Score weights high-impact work (commits, releases, approved translations, props) at 3x routine activity.

    Last 30 days
    2contributions
    high2
    medium0
    score6
    Last 90 days
    5contributions
    high5
    medium0
    score15
    Last 12 months
    5contributions
    high5
    medium0
    score15

    Contributions

    Type
    September 2026
    Sep 18 Fri · 11:58
    Plugins high
    Committed [3701913] to Plugins SVN:
    Release of Public Signal Video Feed 1.0.3
    Sep 17 Thu · 20:41
    Plugins high
    Committed [3700958] to Plugins SVN:
    Release of Public Signal Video Feed 1.0.2
    August 2026
    Aug 20 Thu · 11:59
    Plugins high
    Committed [3656758] to Plugins SVN:
    Release of Public Signal Video Feed 1.0.1
    Aug 19 Wed · 18:54
    Plugins high
    Committed [3655193] to Plugins SVN:
    Refine plugin directory screenshots and branding
    Aug 19 Wed · 17:45
    Plugins high
    Committed [3655123] to Plugins SVN:
    Initial release of Public Signal Video Feed 1.0.0

    Developer

    1 plugin