Tariq
Khalif

I build Plusky, a math game that teaches Grade 1 kids, and run Galactic Studios, a game studio on Minecraft and Roblox. Computing Science at SFU. Vancouver, BC.

Open to Summer 2027 co-op. See my résumé

About

I started programming as a kid with Discord bots and hand-built websites. In 2024 I turned it into Galactic Studios, writing custom server systems for more than 30 clients I found on Discord.

Now I study Computing Science at Simon Fraser University and keep shipping on the side: Plusky, a math game for Grade 1 kids with a voiced buddy tutor, a Minecraft server I am rebuilding from scratch in Java, and a family of private web apps that run my classes, schedule and finances. I am looking for a Summer 2027 co-op.

Right now

  • First year of Computing Science at SFU
  • Building Plusky and its Android app
  • Porting Lilies to a modular Java plugin suite
  • Looking for a Summer 2027 co-op

Languages

Python, C++, Skript, HTML and CSS

Platforms

Cloudflare Workers and Durable Objects, Paper / Spigot, Discord API, Supabase, Linux, three.js

Galactic Studios

Founder, June 2024 to now

The independent game studio I run. We make Plusky, a math game for young kids, games on Minecraft and Roblox, and custom Minecraft systems for other servers.

It started as freelance Skript work for server owners I met on Discord and grew to more than 30 clients, plus a line of ready-made modules like enchants, crates and gens. Now the studio builds its own games too.

Clients since 2024
30+
Written reviews
17
Players online at Lilies' peak
90
Commits across my projects, last 30 days
1,249
  • Lilies Minecraft, in development

    A prestige idle factory server, moving to a new Java codebase.

  • Find a Gem Roblox, on hold

    Dig, roll and find something rare. The studio’s first Roblox game. It is offline for now, and the player wiki is still up.

  • Plusky Web and Android, live

    A math game that teaches Grade 1 kids, with a buddy who talks them through every island. Play free at plusky.ca.

  • Commissions Minecraft, open

    Custom server systems built to order for 30+ clients since 2024.

Visit galacticstudios.net

What clients say

From the reviews channel in the studio Discord. 17 server owners, 2024 to 2025. I went by Galaxy on Discord.

Even with complicated requests and high standards they were kind and trustable. I have worked with them for a while and will continue to come back to them, as I would trust them with anything when it comes to the development of my server.

CataCreeper Server owner, July 2024

Our development team has greatly benefited from the addition of Galaxy. An incredibly fast, responsible developer that delivers.

ItsMias HorizonMines team, July 2024

Literally made my complicated Skript in only a couple of hours after my request, fixes errors quickly, and helped me optimize my own Skripts.

Olangus Server owner, July 2024

Most of the time with developers it takes them quite some time to get a skript to you. Galaxy makes it so you get the best quality in a swift manner.

Scotty Server owner, December 2024

Most people you get commissions from are total droids. Galaxy actually will help you through stuff. Would recommend to anyone that needs a small or a big skript.

Painted DoubledMC management, August 2024

The quality of his work is incredible and he always finishes the work very fast. Quick at answering messages and very friendly.

ImStable Server owner, July 2024

Fantastic to say the least. A great Skripter, and extremely trustworthy.

chickeman123 Splat & SuperRCraft, January 2025

Projects

Live

Plusky

A math game that teaches the BC Grade 1 curriculum. Kids repair floating islands across 12 chapters, with a buddy who talks them through every step. A rules engine picks the math and checks every answer; AI only helps word it. A wrong answer costs nothing: the buddy asks a guiding question, then counts it out with pictures. Free to play on the web, with an Android app and family plans.

Built with Claude Code: TypeScript, Phaser, Supabase, Stripe, Cloudflare Workers, Capacitor

Find a Gem Roblox mine interface showing gem finds and their odds

On hold

Find a Gem

The studio's first Roblox game. Dig, sell your finds and chase rare gems up a nine-tier ladder, with every gem's real odds shown in game. Updates shipped in waves: pets, mutations, events, islands and a player wiki generated from the game's own config.

Luau, Roblox Studio, Node, Cloudflare Workers

Lilies Minecraft server tab list showing 90 players online

In development

Lilies

A factory-and-prestige Minecraft server from Galactic Studios that I own and develop. Players build generators that feed conveyors into furnaces, then rebirth, join gangs and trade. The first version was written in Skript and hit 90 players online. I am now porting every system to a modular Java plugin suite for Season 1.

Java, Paper, Skript, SQLite

Schoolify dashboard showing GPA trajectory, study streak, and study priorities

In development

Schoolify

A student app that connects to your school, pulls every assignment into one calendar and tracks your grades, with study tools on top. Version 2 is being built for web, desktop and mobile.

TypeScript, Supabase, Turborepo

StormHacks 2026

Solpouch

Budget pouches you shop from by voice, built with a team of four at SFU's StormHacks. Each pouch is its own Solana wallet, and our own on-chain program enforces its limits. You say what you need, the AI finds the items and builds the cart, and nothing is paid until you approve it. It runs on Solana's test network with test money.

Built with Claude Code: TypeScript, Next.js, Solana (Anchor), ElevenLabs

Lilies Discord bot responding to a /link command, confirming a synced account

Discord bots

Custom bots for community servers: linking Discord accounts to Minecraft players, application and ticket flows with transcripts, and commands backed by a database.

JavaScript, Skript, Discord API, SQL

Experience

  1. Sept 2026 to now

    Computing Science student

    Simon Fraser University

    B.Sc. program. First term: calculus, discrete math and intro computing science.

  2. July 2026

    Shad Canada participant

    University of Alberta, Augustana Campus

    Built ThreadCycle with my team: a full-stack clothing recycling platform with home pickup booking, an interactive drop-off map and a help chat, made for our design-entrepreneurship pitch.

  3. 2025 to now

    Owner and developer

    Lilies Minecraft server

    Run the server, its store and its community, and write all of its gameplay code.

  4. 2025 to 2026

    Volleyball referee

    VSSAA

    Refereed high school games. Volleyball Canada Level 1 certified.

  5. 2025 to 2026

    Tutor and science club leader

    Captain Cook Elementary

    Tutored math and language arts, and led groups of students through experiments in Science World's Super Science Club.

  6. June 2024 to now

    Founder

    Galactic Studios

    Freelance studio building custom Minecraft server systems and Discord bots. More than 30 clients, from gameplay systems to store themes.

  7. 2022 to 2026

    Computer Science Mini School

    Killarney Secondary

    One of 30 students picked from more than 200 applicants for an accelerated STEM cohort. Member of the Programming Club.

Contact

Work, co-op, a commission, or a question about something above. Send a message or email me directly.

me@tariqkhalif.me