James Anderson

Impact: Built production-ready web application using Next.js 14, TypeScript, and Firebase enabling users to discover and rate water quality at millions of restaurants and businesses through interactive Google Maps integration and community-driven reviews.

• Created atomic transaction system in Cloud Firestore preventing duplicate reviews and maintaining data consistency across concurrent operations, implementing real-time aggregates for rating calculations and automatic location cleanup.
• Integrated Google Maps JavaScript API and Places API with custom SVG markers, server-side proxy for API security, and TanStack Query for optimized caching, reducing API calls by 60% while ensuring seamless real-time data synchronization.

Impact: Developed comprehensive REST API using Spring Boot and Java with JWT authentication, implementing four-tier rewards system with automatic upgrades and Redis-powered caching for performance optimization.

• Built cloud-native deployment pipeline using PlanetScale MySQL database, Upstash Redis for caching and event streaming, and Railway for automated CI/CD with health monitoring and actuator endpoints.
• Implemented scalable points management system with transaction history, reward redemption capabilities, and real-time event processing through Redis Streams, designed to handle high-volume transactions with ACID compliance.

Impact: Developed a gamified productivity mobile application enabling users to manage tasks, track progress, and level up through an XP-based system.

• Implemented user authentication, cloud data storage, and real-time task management using Appwrite, supporting both online and offline (AsyncStorage) modes.
• Ensured seamless experience across authentication states by synchronizing local and cloud task data, and implementing robust error handling for network and storage failures.
• Designed and integrated a custom leveling system, awarding XP for task completion and dynamically updating user profiles and progress.

Impact: Created a cross-platform annotation tool that enhances remote collaboration and presentation capabilities.

• Engineered a transparent overlay system using Rust and Tauri for optimal performance
• Implemented smooth drawing algorithms with Perfect Freehand for natural sketching
• Designed an intuitive UI with Rough.js for sketchy aesthetics
• Built custom window management system for seamless integration
• Implemented keyboard shortcuts for efficient tool switching

Impact: Developed a productivity-focused Discord bot with features that enhance team collaboration and time management.

• Implemented MongoDB architecture for persistent data storage
• Created an engaging digital card collection system
• Integrated OpenAI API for intelligent command responses
• Built custom pomodoro timer with team synchronization features

Impact: Built a real-time chat application with modern features and secure authentication.

• Implemented WebSocket architecture for real-time messaging
• Designed secure JWT authentication system with bcrypt password hashing
• Created responsive UI with customizable themes and dark mode
• Optimized MongoDB queries for efficient message handling

Features:

• Dark/Light mode toggle
• Responsive design
• Interactive navigation
• Real-time local time display

Impact: Developed an interactive web application that combines typing practice with Data Structures and Algorithms learning, helping developers improve both their typing speed and technical knowledge. Features a custom API for dynamic DSA content delivery.

• Built custom API for fetching and serving DSA study content
• Implemented real-time WPM and accuracy tracking
• Created dynamic error highlighting system
• Integrated DSA content with typing practice
• Built responsive and modern UI with performance optimizations
• Developed efficient algorithms for real-time calculations