James Girard

Architected and deployed full-stack web applications emphasizing performance, modern UI/UX, and robust backend integrations.

• Built production-grade SaaS platforms utilizing Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and Supabase.
• Developed backend microservices and APIs using Django REST Framework and Node.js connected to PostgreSQL databases.
• Managed server deployments, automated CI/CD pipelines with self-hosted GitHub runners, and configured Nginx reverse proxies on Ubuntu VPS environments.

Managed and maintained desktop systems and IT infrastructure at Stockton University, ensuring optimal performance and security.

• Administered Windows (SCCM) and macOS (JAMF) desktop environments, providing technical support and troubleshooting for faculty, staff, and students.
• Configured and maintained networked printers, file servers, and shared resources across campus.
• Implemented security protocols, performed regular system updates, and managed user accounts and permissions.

SteamPulse is a real-time analytics dashboard that tracks live concurrent player trends, charting metrics, and top-played titles across the Steam ecosystem.

• Tracks live Steam player charts and peak metrics with a zero-database architecture.
• Features a dark-mode card layout optimized for 16:9 Steam header images and trending status badges.
• Powered by Next.js cache revalidation, Tailwind CSS, and robust TypeScript sorting.

GlyphDrift is an interactive 3D text particle web application that bridges typography and generative art. Built with Next.js, React Three Fiber, and Tailwind CSS, it transforms static words into breathing, dynamic starfields where text dissolves, shifts, and drifts in response to user interaction.

• Interactive 3D text particle web application developed using Next.js, React Three Fiber, and Tailwind CSS.
• Transforms static text into dynamic, breathing starfields where letters dissolve, shift, and drift in real time.
• Features custom particle components and dynamic user controls for exploring generative typography and immersive particle rendering.

An AI-powered instant venture building engine designed to transform raw skills and concepts into ready-to-launch business blueprints.

• Transforms a user's raw skill set and target audience into a structured business launch plan.
• Allows users to tailor the visual and thematic direction of their concept from a wide array of curated styles (such as Minimalist & Premium Tech, High-Energy Streetwear, Cyberpunk Neon, Dark Academia, and Luxury Clean Girl).
• Integrates multi-model fallback chains and neural rendering systems to establish brand identities.

A Duck that pulses to bass in Three.js

• Built using Three.js for real-time 3D rendering.
• Responds dynamically to audio input, creating a visual representation of bass frequencies.
• Open-source and available for independent exploration and modification.