Sonny Mandakhnaran: Portfolio

About Me

I'm Sonny Mandakhnaran, hailing from the vast steppes of Mongolia—a land as rich in culture as it is in history. As a passionate software engineer, I blend my fascination for technology with a deep curiosity about the world's diverse cultures.

As a dedicated software engineer, my expertise lies in creating robust and scalable solutions that not only meet but exceed user expectations. My approach to software development is deeply influenced by my appreciation for varied cultural perspectives, which drive me to design applications that are universally accessible and impactful.

Beyond coding, I'm an avid theater maker, language enthusiast, and freelance writer. Whether I'm crafting stories on stage, exploring new languages, or sharing insights through writing, I embrace each day as an opportunity to learn and grow. Join me on this continuous journey of discovery and innovation.

What am I good at ?

Skills

Software Development

Well experienced in Agile development, Software QA, and System Architecture.

Writing

Can write in both English and Mongolian, from short stories and blog posts to copywriting materials.

Audio & Video Production

Proficient in production tools, including Logic Pro X, Final Cut Pro, and Premiere.

Physical Wellness

Have taught Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Yoga to beginners.

What am I bringing to the table ?

Soft Skills

Resourceful

Excels in creative solutions.

Skillfully navigates complex challenges.

Quickly masters new concepts.

Agile

Swiftly adjusts to new situations.

Stays composed under pressure.

Flexible in fast-paced environments.

Ambitious

Proactively seeks growth opportunities.

Motivated by challenge.

Driven by goals.

What am I working on ?

Portfolio

Echoes of Absence

An interactive film project that aims to dealienate those who are going through grief.

Spirit Mountain

An interactive webcomic that tells the story of a young girl who saves her village from chaos magic.

Finding Campus Cats

A website for a short film that was written, shot, and edited in 30 minutes.

12 Candles

An interactive audio piece that unfolds the harrowing tale of three young men set against the vibrant backdrop of Istanbul.

GPTuner

A mobile application developed in Flutter, Node.js, and MongoDB that aims to collect data to fine-tune a language model.

Fruit Catcher Robot

A robot built using Arduino microcontroller that is controllable remotely.

What am I thinking of ?

Blog

Soviet Films are Instances of Self-Contradictory Communism

Why is it that as revolutionaries seeking to change the status quo, we often start from outside of ourselves?

Throughout history, many societies formed by revolutions have focused on changing "the other" rather than themselves. A notable example is the Soviet Union, the world's first state to embrace the communist ideology proposed by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. Karl Marx, born in 1818, was a German philosopher, economist, historian, sociologist, and political theorist. He is best known for his critical analysis of capitalism. On the other hand, Friedrich Engels, born in 1820, was a wealthy industrialist's son who became Marx's close friend, benefactor, and a significan...

Living as an Art is an Escape from Suffering

What do our lives and a beautiful painting have in common? On the more obvious side, like all matters in the universe, both life and painting undergo inception and eventual destruction. But there could be more to that.

It would be the most intuitive thing to do to classify the beautiful painting as an artwork. But what if the painting were less aesthetically pleasing? Or, more extremely, what if the object in question were something as mundane as a signed urinal? If we think about what makes a beautiful painting and everything else a work of art, we will have to reconsider our definition of art in general. What constitutes art, and does anything have a potential to be art? This line of thought introduces a captivating notion: our lives as works of art. If this is the case, then...

Analyzing Dionysus in ‘69

American theater maker and scholar Richard Schechner escapes the conventional definitions of space and its use. This research paper focuses on his environmental theater piece Dionysus in ’69, an adaptation of the Greek tragedy The Bacchae by Euripides. Before shifting its focus to Dionysus in ‘69, this paper first explores the fundamental characteristics of environmental theater. The study then compares the dramaturgical differences between the original text by Euripides and the adapted performance.

This research paper further discusses the performance of Dionysus in ’69 using the documentary made by Brian de Palma and interviews with Schechner himself as a primary source, and analyzes the performance using theoretical texts, namely Six Axioms of Environmental Theater and Environmental Theater by Schechner himself. In addition to the discussion of Dionysus in ’69 through the scope of environmental theater, this paper will further the focus on the use of time and space, politics, and spectatorship...

Contact Me

Email

sodgerellm@gmail.com

Phone

+971 050 8323 738

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