Zac O'Connell

Software Developer

About Me

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My name is Zac O'Connell, better known as TheXnator online, and I am a developer, primarily in Lua, JavaScript and Java.

I have been programming since around 2014-2015, when I began coding in Java. Since then I have picked up knowledge in a range of languages including (but not limited to): Java, Lua, C#, SQL, JavaScript (including frameworks such as Node.JS), PHP and Python.

Education

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I studied BSc (Hons) Computer Science at the University of Winchester from September 2021 - May 2025, receiving a first class honours degree.

My Work

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From September 2025, I will be working as a Graduate Software Developer in z/OS Connect EE for IBM UK, where I previously worked from July 2023 - September 2024 for a placement year as part of my degree.

I am a developer for Space Turtles, a FiveM community. I also currently develop and sell FiveM scripts at CodeArc, primarily using Lua, with JavaScript, HTML and CSS for ingame user interfaces.

I have previously worked with GLua for Gmod development as a Content Creator at Gmodstore. I am also a Former Owner and Developer of ZARP Gaming (2017-2022).

Examples of my FiveM scripts can be found in the FiveM section, Garry's Mod addons in the addons section, and other work in the other work section.

Twitch

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I occasionally also do Twitch streams, which can be found here: Twitch channel.

Generally, I tend to stream my development work for Space Turtles.

Contact / Social

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