Hello! My name is Andres Zubizarreta, and I am a Full Stack Software Engineer currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Computer Science at Florida International University. I am passionate about building well-structured, scalable, and user-friendly applications, and I love creating solutions that make a real impact.
- 🏠 I currently live in Miami, Florida.
- 💬 I speak English, Spanish, Italian, and French.
- 🌎 I enjoy solving complex programming challenges and continuously learning new technologies to further enhance my skills.
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Text Editor and Version Control
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Here are some of my notable projects that showcase my skills and expertise. Feel free to explore the live versions or check out the source code on GitHub!
A website inspired by Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away. Focused on creative storytelling and animations, with an emphasis on creating seamless user experiences and optimizing performance.
🔹 Key Features
- Stunning decorative animations and creative CSS design inspired by the film’s themes.
- User interaction and transitions implemented with JavaScript for an engaging user interface.
- Adopted a mobile-first approach for optimal performance and responsiveness.
🔹 Key Technologies & Composition
The official website for the Google Developer Group (GDG) on Campus at Miami Dade College. This modern and responsive site showcases the group's mission, events, and opportunities, providing students with valuable workshops, career support, and resources for professional growth.
🔹 Key Features
- Engaging landing page experience with interactive animations and bespoke visuals inspired by Google Developer branding.
- Dedicated pages for Becoming a Member and Partnering with the community for collaborations and sign-ups.
- Features like testimonials, community statistics, and highlights of the group’s four core pillars (Tech Workshops, Career Development, Community, and Real-World Projects).
- Developed with SEO optimizations and metadata tagging for enhanced online visibility.
🔹 Technologies Used
(16): Framework with App Router for fresh, efficient rendering.
(19): UI library to create a seamless and dynamic front-end experience.
(4): Utility-first CSS framework for responsive styling.
: Deployed for an efficient and high-performance live experience.
The backend REST API that powers the Google Developer Group on Campus at Miami Dade College website, built to support reliable data access and core platform functionality.
🔹 Key Features
- Built with Express.js to provide structured REST API endpoints for the GDG on Campus MDC web platform.
- Supports core backend workflows such as authentication and data handling for website content and operations.
- Implements validation and security-minded request handling patterns for safer API interactions.
- Integrates with MongoDB for scalable, document-based data storage.
🔹 Key Technologies & Composition
🌟🦸🏻♂️ Super Hero For Hire
A dynamic and interactive platform where users can hire superheroes to solve real-world problems. This web app emphasizes server-side rendering, modern design principles, and smooth interactivity.
🔹 Key Features
- Built with EJS for server-side rendering of dynamic content.
- Responsive and visually engaging user interface designed with CSS.
- Added dynamic interactivity using JavaScript.
- Used Express.js to manage routing and server logic.
- Followed REST API principles in backend development.
🔹 Key Technologies & Composition
A modern React.js-based application designed to connect refugees with opportunities and resources for resettlement. Built with a focus on component-based architecture and state management.
🔹 Key Features
- Created responsive user interfaces with React.js and CSS Modules.
- Leveraged React Hooks for functional components and state management.
- Followed BEM CSS methodology for styling clean, maintainable CSS.
- Optimized performance with lazy loading and conditional rendering.
🔹 Key Technologies & Composition
The powerful backend API for the "Help a Refugee" project, designed to be scalable, efficient, and secure using modern RESTful development patterns.
🔹 Key Features
- Developed a RESTful API with Node.js and Express.js for handling user authentication and resettlement data.
- Secured API endpoints and implemented robust data validation.
- Used MongoDB for efficient NoSQL data storage.
- Extensively tested API endpoints with Postman to ensure security and optimization.
🔹 Key Technologies & Composition
- Frameworks: Express.js, Node.js
- Database: MongoDB
- Tools: Postman, MongoDB Compass
- Certificate of completion: Claude 101 — Anthropic
- Certificate of Completion: AI Fluency Framework & Foundations — Anthropic
- EPIC Accomplishment: Employer Challenge Completion — U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation - EPIC
- MCM - AI-Ready Data Governance: SharePoint Restructure and Automated File Naming — Riipen
- App Development with Swift Certified User — Apple
- App Development with Swift Associate - Apple
- Python Coding Specialist - Knowledge Pillars
- Full Stack Web Development - Ironhack
- 🎨 Creative Pursuits: I enjoy drawing, painting, and designing graphics.
- 📚 Reading: I love exploring books on technology, psychology, and personal development.
- 🧘 Health & Wellness: Yoga, hiking, and staying active to maintain a balanced lifestyle.
- 🌍 Traveling: Experiencing new cultures, languages, and cuisines during my free time.
- 🎮 Gaming: I enjoy playing and analyzing video games to learn more about storytelling and user experiences.
- 🎥 TV Series & Movies: Movies and binge-watching exciting TV shows across various genres.
