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Hector Estrada

San Diego

Summary

Full-stack developer and Computer Science student at SDSU with experience building real-time web applications, secure payment systems, and data-driven tools. Skilled in Python, TypeScript, React, and SQL. Passionate about delivering scalable software, clean code, and user-centric solutions.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Web Developer – Personal Portfolio Website

(Independent Project)
San Diego
05.2025 - Current
  • Created a personal portfolio site using React, TypeScript, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS to showcase projects and skills in an interactive, professional format.
  • Engineered dynamic features (animated code blocks, reusable UI components) for an engaging user experience, leveraging Next.js SSR and custom API routes to boost load speed and SEO.
  • Deployed via Vercel with a custom domain and CI/CD, resolving compatibility and pipeline issues to ensure reliable, hassle-free updates.

Creator & Full-Stack Developer – BidMe

Self Employed Web
03.2024 - Current
  • Built BidMe, a full-stack real-time auction platform from scratch using Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Prisma ORM, and PostgreSQL, demonstrating end-to-end development capabilities.
  • Implemented live bidding via WebSockets for instant updates and integrated Stripe for secure payments, with real-time notifications to enhance user engagement and trust.
  • Optimized performance and responsiveness with a modern, mobile-friendly UI (Tailwind CSS), delivering a seamless user experience under heavy bid traffic.

Undergraduate Researcher – SDSU

San Diego State University
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Conducted bioinformatics research in a competitive STEM program, developing the BIGG-U database of genome-scale metabolic models to advance computational biology research.
  • Developed Python and MATLAB scripts to parse large genomic datasets (FASTA files) and extract protein IDs, automating data ingestion and analysis.
  • Designed and optimized relational database schemas in MySQL to store complex biological data, ensuring efficient retrieval and scalable expansion of the BIGG-U database.

Research Assistant – (UCSD)

University Of California San Diego
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Co-developed a deep learning library for time-series forecasting on 7 years of high-frequency (6-second interval) solar data, leveraging Python with Jupyter notebooks and Google Colab for large-scale processing.
  • Implemented a Sequence-to-Sequence (Seq2Seq) deep learning model to forecast solar energy output, achieving robust performance on complex time-series data.
  • Authored comprehensive documentation and developer guides, enabling easy adoption and reproducibility of the forecasting tools by future researchers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science B.S

San Diego State University
San Diego, California
01-2027

Skills

  • Programming: Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML/CSS, SQL
  • Web & Frameworks: React, Nextjs, Tailwind CSS, Socketio, REST APIs, NextAuthjs
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Prisma ORM
  • Tools & Platforms: Git, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, Vercel, Jupyter, Google Colab, Stripe API, MATLAB

Timeline

Web Developer – Personal Portfolio Website

(Independent Project)
05.2025 - Current

Undergraduate Researcher – SDSU

San Diego State University
05.2024 - 08.2024

Creator & Full-Stack Developer – BidMe

Self Employed Web
03.2024 - Current

Research Assistant – (UCSD)

University Of California San Diego
05.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science B.S

San Diego State University

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