Kia ora! I'm Andre...
Solutions Architect, Data Engineer & Full-Stack Developer
I’m a highly autonomous Full‑Stack Systems Architect and Data Strategist specializing in enterprise backend systems and emerging technologies. I design and deploy scalable, high‑performance applications from decentralized Web3 protocols to AI-integrated cloud infrastructures owning the full technical lifecycle.
Technical Expertise
| Domain | Technologies & Competencies |
|---|---|
| Systems Architecture & DevOps | Enterprise Backend Design | Architectural Patterns (Microservices, Layered, Client-Server) | SDLC & Requirements Analysis | IBM Cloud Solutions | CI/CD Pipelines | Deployment & Resiliency |
| Full-Stack & Mobile | React.js | Next.js 13 (App Router) | React Native (Expo) | TypeScript | State Management (Zustand, Redux, Context API) | Tailwind CSS | EJS | App Store & Google Play Publishing |
| Backend & Databases | Express.js | PostgreSQL (Relational) | MongoDB & Mongoose (NoSQL) | BigQuery | Multer & GridFS (Advanced File Systems) | Firebase | Supabase | Persistence Layer Optimization |
| Web3 & Emerging Tech | Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) | Motoko (Smart Contracts) | Decentralized Apps (DApps) | Canister Development | On-chain Persistence | Internet Identity Integration |
| Data Science & AI | Python (Scikit-learn, Pandas, NumPy) | R Programming | SQL | Predictive Modeling | Machine Learning Pipelines | Tableau | Power BI | Regression Modeling | Hypothesis Testing |
| Strategy & Management | Agile (Scrum) | Waterfall | Grant Proposal Writing | Budgeting & Resource Allocation | Project Management Lifecycle (PACE) |
Latest Projects
Mar 2026 – Present
System Design Projects
A growing collection of system design projects — from stakeholder analysis and SDLC selection to architecture patterns and full technical documentation.
August 2026
Family Travel Tracker
A multi-user travel tracker web application built with Node.js, Express, EJS, and MongoDB Atlas. Each family member has a profile with a unique color and can maintain an independent list of visited countries. The app displays selected members’ travels on an interactive SVG world map, supports case-insensitive country input, and prevents duplicates with MongoDB’s $addToSet. Data is persisted in MongoDB Atlas, with a seed script for country lookups.
June 2026
Data Analytics Portfolio – Google Sites
A comprehensive portfolio showcasing my data analytics projects, dashboards, and reporting work. Built using Google Sites, it highlights case studies, academic research, and professional projects in data visualization and reporting.
June 2026
Personal Portfolio – StackDre Tech
A modern, fully responsive personal portfolio showcasing my work as a Full-Stack Developer and Data Analyst. Built with React and Vite, the site highlights real-world projects, technical skills, and professional experience with a clean UI and smooth user interactions. Designed to demonstrate frontend architecture, performance optimization, and intuitive navigation.
May 2026
HydroNexus One
A production-grade One Health digital infrastructure framework for transboundary water management and AMR surveillance across the SADC region. Features real-time GIS mapping, low-bandwidth data logging, an automated Early Warning System, and a cryptographic audit trail secured by Better-Auth. Tested in live simulations to drop data entry workflows under 8 minutes.
April 8, 2026
Classroom Management Dashboard
A high-performance educational ERP featuring automated enrollments, secure teacher/student authentication via Better Auth, and real-time analytics dashboards. Built with a serverless Neon database and Arcjet security.
May 20, 2026
ShopHub: Subscription E-commerce
A modern storefront featuring server-side rendered product listings, secure Stripe subscription checkouts, and a high-performance global cart system powered by Zustand.
August 22, 2026
Blog API WebApp
A small full‑stack blog application built for Angela Yu's Fullstack Web Development Bootcamp. It demonstrates how a REST API, a server‑rendered EJS interface, and an in‑memory data store work together. Deployed on Render with separate API and UI services.
April 14, 2026
Secrets Project
A web application that allows users to share and view secrets anonymously after authentication. Features local login and Google OAuth, secure password hashing with bcrypt, session management, and dynamic EJS templating. Deployed with MongoDB Atlas and ready for cloud hosting.
August 24, 2026
Blog Web App
A lightweight server‑rendered blog application built with Node.js, Express, and EJS. Provides a simple interface for creating, viewing, editing, and deleting blog posts. Posts are stored in memory, so all data clears when the server restarts. Features reusable EJS partials, static asset serving, and support for PUT/DELETE actions.
April 14, 2026
Book Tracker
A full‑stack web application for tracking your reading journey. Users can add, edit, and delete books, rate them, and attach notes. Book covers are fetched from the Open Library API. Built with Express.js and MongoDB Atlas (via Mongoose), styled with EJS templates, and secured with environment variables.
