Kevin Carstens · known online as Slikey

I prefer the simplest thing that works.

I take considered risks and add process, structure, or technical complexity only when the work shows it is needed.

  • Simulation
  • Security
  • Robotics
  • Making
Kevin Carstens taking a mirror photo at the gym

Current role Technical Director

Workshop 150 W CNC laser

About

I learned by building things.

I’m Kevin Carstens, though much of the internet knows me as Slikey.

My first computer ran Windows 98. By ten, with help from my father, I was learning programming and web development. Minecraft later led me into game and systems engineering.

Today the work spans real-time simulation, information security, system design, robotics, and mathematics.

Current roles

Where I work now.

Since June 2024

Hypixel Studios Canada Inc.

Co-Founder & Technical Director

Since June 2024

Fam. Carstens Media

Director

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Volunteer service

Fire service in Negenharrie.

I volunteer with the fire service in Negenharrie and the Löschzug für Gefahrgut in Rendsburg.

Service & qualifications

Workshop

A few recent projects.

Three examples from the fabrication, restoration, repair, and community projects on this site.

An engraved oak sign reading Mentzel Familie with a deer illustration
Woodwork

Wooden Sign, Mentzel Familie

A commissioned wedding sign, designed, engraved, and finished with epoxy resin.

A tractor covered in colorful lights at a snowy nighttime event
Light installation

Lightmove 2023

A lighting installation built on a tractor for the town's Christmas Lightmove.

A CNC laser cutter engraving a wooden beer-pong board
Machine build

CNC Laser

A 150 watt CNC CO₂ laser cutter built and evolved in a wooden shed.

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At home

Cats.

Remus, a tabby-and-white cat resting beside a window
Remus · 2017
Holly, a long-haired, blue-eyed cat sitting on a wooden floor
Holly · 2023