ZeroSequels - Don't Repeat, Innovate.

Welcome to Zero Sequels

We are an AI-powered digital creator consultancy dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation.

At Zero Sequels, we believe in the power of originality. In a world saturated with repetition, our mission is to empower creators, businesses, and visionaries with artificial intelligence that fuels unique digital experiences. We don't just follow trends; we help you define new ones.

Our expertise lies in leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies to develop custom solutions for content generation, interactive media, personalized user experiences, and much more. Whether you're looking to automate creative workflows, build intelligent digital products, or explore uncharted territories in digital interaction, Zero Sequels is your partner in innovation.

We're not just consultants; we're collaborators. We work closely with you to understand your vision and transform it into reality, ensuring that every project is a step forward, not a look back.

Meet the Developer

Nick Johnston

I'm a dedicated Fullstack Engineer with over eight years of experience, passionate about building innovative solutions through self-driven learning and cutting-edge technologies. My expertise in AWS microservices, CI/CD pipelines, and AI tools like Cursor.ai and Claude:Sonnet has fueled impactful projects, from enterprise systems at Caterpillar Inc. to an indie game on Steam Early Access. Shaped by a global upbringing in China and Indonesia, I excel at collaboration and pushing technological boundaries.

Employment Details

Software Developer & Automation Engineer

Zerosequels | April 2024 – Present (11 months)

Developed a procedurally generated rogue-like tower defense game for Steam Early Access, integrating advanced AI tools (Cursor.ai, Claude:Sonnet, DeepSeek r:1) to enhance code quality and accelerate development.
Built an ML-based localization pipeline, translating UI into 10+ languages, and automated game UI icon generation using ComfyUI and Flux, reducing design workload by 80%.
Created an n8n-powered, AI-driven social media pipeline for Instagram and TikTok, automating content creation, audience engagement, and sentiment analysis to drive growth.

Senior Software Engineer

Caterpillar Inc. | January 2018 – March 2024 (6 years 3 months)

Designed and maintained IoT AWS-based microservices and managed RDS databases for high-performance enterprise applications.
Developed Spring Boot microservices to support scalable, enterprise-level solutions.

Technical Analyst

Solstice | March 2017 – December 2017 (11 months)

Built Kotlin-based microservices on Pivotal Cloud Platform for Blue Cross Blue Shield, ensuring HIPAA-compliant, secure, and reliable healthcare applications.
Managed CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure for efficient software releases.

Programmer Analyst

LIDP Consulting Services, Inc. | January 2016 – March 2017 (9 months)

Delivered Java enterprise solutions and maintained legacy Java EE systems for Titanium, a life insurance product.
Conducted comprehensive testing and debugging across UI, database, and processing components to ensure product reliability.

Our Projects

Polybius

Polybius Summary
Polybius is a powerful software tool designed to streamline video game localization for projects developed in the Godot game engine. Named after the Greek historian Polybius, renowned for his detailed accounts of diverse cultures and languages.

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HaikuNews7

Project Summary: HaikuNews7
Overview: HaikuNews7 is an innovative, under-construction personal portfolio project that blends automation, art, and storytelling to deliver unique social media content. Leveraging n8n for workflow automation and Perplexity for real-time data scraping.

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MK-ULTRA Psychic Defense

MK-ULTRA Psychic Defense Summary
MK-ULTRA Psychic Defense is a rogue-like tower defense game on Steam, released on December 2, 2024. In this psychedelic-themed game, you play as a young Ted Kaczynski, navigating the horrors of the CIA's MK-ULTRA program.

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