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Hector Estrada

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

05.2025 - Current
  • Created a personal portfolio website using React, TypeScript, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS to showcase projects and technical skills in an interactive, professional format
  • Engineered dynamic features like animated code blocks and reusable UI components for engaging content presentation, leveraging Next.js Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and custom API routes to boost load speed and SEO
  • Deployed the site via Vercel with a custom domain and continuous integration, resolving complex package compatibility and CI/CD pipeline issues to ensure reliable, hassle-free updates and maintenance

Creator & Full-Stack Developer – BidMe

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 functionality with WebSockets for instant updates, integrated Stripe API for secure payment processing, and set up real-time notifications to enhance user engagement and trust
  • Optimized application performance and responsiveness by designing a modern, mobile-friendly UI (Tailwind CSS and component libraries), ensuring a seamless user experience even under heavy bid traffic

Undergraduate Researcher – SDSU

San Diego State University
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Conducted bioinformatics research through a competitive STEM Pathways program, developing the BIGG-U database of genome-scale metabolic models under the mentorship of Dr. Cristal Zúñiga
  • Developed Python and MATLAB scripts to parse genome-scale data (FASTA files) and extract protein IDs, automating data ingestion and analysis for the metabolic model database
  • Designed and optimized relational database schemas in MySQL to house complex biological datasets, ensuring efficient data retrieval and supporting scalable expansion of the BIGG-U database.

Research Assistant – (UCSD)

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 in Jupyter notebooks and Google Colab for large-scale data processing
  • Implemented a Sequence-to-Sequence (Seq2Seq) deep learning model with predetermined architecture to forecast solar energy output, ensuring robust predictive performance on complex time-series data
  • Authored comprehensive project documentation and developer guides using modern web frameworks, facilitating easy adoption and reproducibility for future researchers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science B.S

San Diego State University
San Diego, California
01-2027

Skills

Languages & Frameworks

Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, SQL, HTML/CSS, React 19, Nextjs 15, Nodejs, Tailwind CSS, Shadcn UI

Technologies & Tools

Socketio, Stripe API, NextAuthjs, Git, GitHub, Jupyter Notebook, Google Colab, MATLAB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Prisma ORM, Vercel, CI/CD

Timeline

Web Developer – Personal Portfolio Website

05.2025 - Current

Undergraduate Researcher – SDSU

San Diego State University
05.2024 - 08.2024

Creator & Full-Stack Developer – BidMe

03.2024 - Current

Research Assistant – (UCSD)

05.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science B.S

San Diego State University

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