Greetings, I'm Andrew Ellender

Software Engineer & Information Technologist

"But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded." - 2 Chronicles 15:7

A Quick Introduction

I'm a Louisiana-based Software Engineer specializing in ASP.NET applications and enterprise IT. Driven by a passion for building impactful technology, I enjoy tackling challenges from professional systems to personal open-source projects.

Resume

A brief summary of my education and work experience.

Information Technology Specialist

Louisiana Pigment

04/2024 – Present

Engineer and deploy full-stack ASP.NET applications to streamline critical plant operations, leading the migration of legacy systems to modern, secure frameworks.
Fortify network security by administering firewalls, configuring switches, and managing secure network infrastructure across fiber and ethernet environments.
Architect and administer SQL databases, ensuring data integrity, optimizing query performance, and developing robust maintenance and backup strategies.
Enhance organizational security posture by proactively monitoring network traffic and email systems for threats and ensuring secure configuration of all end-user systems.

System Engineer

National Networks

12/2023 – 04/2024

Managed Windows servers (user management, permissions, DHCP, DNS).
Implemented backup and recovery solutions for data integrity.
Administered Microsoft 365 services for smooth operations.

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (Software Engineering)

Louisiana State University

08/2019 – 05/2023 | GPA: 3.55

Core Competencies

A look at the key technologies I work with.

C# / ASP.NET

JavaScript

React & Node.js

Python

SQL & Databases

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

Docker

Windows Server

Git & Version Control

Network Security

Encryption

Exploitation

Projects

A showcase of some projects I've worked on.

Budgello (Work in Progress)

A full-stack, self-hosted web application to help you take control of your finances. Track spending, set budgets, and visualize your financial habits.

Go React PostgreSQL Docker

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Bravo Auction Calculator (In Progress)

A mobile app for iOS/Android to help fantasy football players dominate auction-style drafts with strategic tools and data.

React Native TypeScript Expo

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Nexus Music (In Progress)

A self-hosted music streaming platform using Go, React, and React Native, all containerized with Docker.

Go React React Native Docker

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DES Encryption and Decryption

A Java program implementing the Data Encryption Standard (DES) algorithm for secure encryption and decryption.

Java Cryptography

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Exchango Currency Converter

A dynamic, real-time currency converter with a responsive design, built with HTML, Tailwind CSS, and JavaScript.

JavaScript Tailwind CSS API

Live Demo → View Project →

Stock Market Predictor

A machine learning project using Python and TensorFlow to predict stock prices from a Kaggle dataset.

Python TensorFlow Machine Learning

View Project →

Let's Connect

I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities. Feel free to reach out.

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