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About Me

I build software that creates real impact.

I'm a full-stack developer who enjoys building scalable, reliable applications that help businesses automate and improve their workflows.

From idea to deployment, I focus on writing clean code, solving complex problems, and delivering great user experiences.

Based in Taneyville, USA

Available for new opportunities

What I Focus On

Full Stack Development

Building end-to-end applications with modern technologies.

Reliable Systems

Creating secure, scalable, and maintainable backend solutions.

Real World Impact

Building software used by real users that solves real problems.

Always Improving

Continuously learning and refining my skills to build better products.

Experience

Building software that solves real problems.

From idea to production, I've designed, built, and maintained full-stack applications used by real businesses.

Production SaaS

Built and maintained real-world software

Full Stack Ownership

Frontend, backend, databases, deployment

Real Users

Software used by actual businesses

2023 - Present

Founder & Full Stack Developer

Facility Nerds

Built a SaaS access control platform that automates facility operations, reservations, and smart lock management for real customers.

JavaScriptTypeScriptNode.jsExpressPostgreSQLRedisDockerREST APIs

What I Owned

Practical work across product, backend systems, databases, infrastructure, and customer-facing fixes.

Designed and developed a production SaaS platform from the ground up
Built REST APIs connecting frontend applications, PostgreSQL databases, and third-party services
Created scalable database structures with optimized queries, relationships, and permission systems
Developed role-based access control for companies, facilities, users, and resources
Integrated smart lock hardware APIs and scheduling platforms to automate customer workflows
Built background processing systems to improve reliability and handle asynchronous tasks
Improved performance through database optimization, caching, and backend improvements
Managed deployments using Docker and cloud infrastructure
Debugged and resolved production issues affecting real customers

2021 - Present

Full Stack Developer

DreamCo / Client Software

Developed custom applications and automation tools to help businesses improve their workflows and operations.

JavaScriptPythonPostgreSQLHTMLCSSAPIs

What I Owned

Practical work across product, backend systems, databases, infrastructure, and customer-facing fixes.

Built custom web applications based on business requirements
Developed frontend interfaces and backend systems
Designed database structures for business applications
Created APIs and integrations between software platforms
Automated manual processes to improve efficiency
Worked directly with clients to understand problems and create solutions
Maintained and improved existing applications

Behind The Code

See how I build software.Explore my code.

This portfolio is built as a real full-stack application, showcasing the same principles I use in production projects: clean architecture, reusable components, type safety, and maintainable code.

Explore Repository

Modern Stack

Built with Next.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and modern development tools.

Clean Architecture

Organized components, reusable patterns, and maintainable structure.

Production Mindset

Focused on scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability.

Continuous Growth

Always learning new technologies and improving my engineering skills.

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src

|-app

|-Flayout.tsx

|-Fpage.tsx

|-CSSglobals.css

|-components

|-layout

|-TSNavbar.tsx

|-TSHeader.tsx

|-TSAboutMe.tsx

|-TSExperience.tsx

|-TSBehindTheCode.tsx

|-data

|-TSprojects.ts

|-lib

|-TSutils.ts

|-types

|-TSproject.ts

public

|-images

|-IMGprofile_picture.jpg

|-IMGFacilityNerd Logo.png

Npackage.json

TSnext.config.ts

Ftsconfig.json

TSpage.tsx

[]

1   import Navbar from '@/components/layout/Navbar'
2   import Header from '@/components/layout/Header'
3   import AboutMe from '@/components/layout/AboutMe'
4   import Experience from '@/components/layout/Experience'
5   import BehindTheCode from '@/components/layout/BehindTheCode'
6
7   export default function Home() {
8       return (
9           <>
10              <Navbar />
11              <Header />
12              <AboutMe />
13              <Experience />
14              <BehindTheCode />
15          </>
16
17      )
18  }