Professional Portrait

Alexander Thorne

Senior Full-Stack Engineering Student & Freelancer

Computer Science senior specializing in scalable web architectures and cloud-native applications. Bridging the gap between robust backend systems and intuitive frontend experiences. Actively seeking a challenging graduate role or high-impact freelance missions.

Professional Journey

Real-world impact delivered through internships and freelance engagements.

Jan 2023 - Present

Freelance Full-Stack Developer

ThorneTech Solutions (Self-Employed)
  • Architected and deployed scalable e-commerce backends using Node.js and PostgreSQL, serving up to 10k daily active users.
  • Engineered an automated inventory syncing microservice, reducing manual client workload by 25 hours per week.
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions, accelerating deployment frequency by 40% with zero downtime.
Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

Software Engineering Intern

CloudSynergy Inc.
  • Optimized legacy database queries, reducing average API response times from 1.2s to 300ms (a 75% performance gain).
  • Developed a secure internal dashboard utilizing React and Redux for real-time monitoring of server health metrics.
  • Collaborated within an Agile team, actively participating in sprint planning, code reviews, and daily stand-ups.
May 2021 - Aug 2021

Frontend Developer Intern

NovaWeb Digital Agency
  • Spearheaded the migration of 3 legacy client websites to modern React.js architectures, enhancing SEO and accessibility scores by 30%.
  • Translated high-fidelity Figma designs into pixel-perfect, fully responsive web components.
  • Integrated RESTful APIs to populate dynamic content, significantly improving user engagement metrics.

Technical Stack Radar

A comprehensive breakdown of my core competencies and development toolkit.

Frontend Architecture

React.js / Next.js 90%
TypeScript / JavaScript 85%
HTML5 & Modern CSS (Tailwind/SASS) 95%

Libraries & Tools

Redux Toolkit Tailwind CSS Webpack/Vite Figma

Backend & Cloud Systems

Node.js / Express 85%
Python / Django 75%
PostgreSQL / MongoDB 80%

DevOps & Infrastructure

AWS (EC2, S3) Docker Git / CI/CD Redis

Selected Case Studies

A curated selection of academic, personal, and freelance projects showcasing full-stack capabilities.

Financial Dashboard Interface

FinDash Analytics

A comprehensive financial dashboard providing real-time data visualization, predictive charting, and user portfolio tracking. Engineered with custom WebSockets for live market updates.

React Node.js PostgreSQL Chart.js
View Case Study
Sustainability Platform

EcoTrack Platform

A B2B SaaS application allowing companies to track, analyze, and report their carbon footprint. Features robust data import tools, PDF report generation, and role-based access control.

Vue.js Python Django AWS S3
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Code Collaboration Interface

CodeWeaver IDE

A lightweight, browser-based collaborative code editor aimed at student pair-programming. Features operational transformation for conflict-free real-time editing and containerized code execution.

TypeScript Socket.io Docker Redis
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Healthcare Application Dashboard

HealthSync Portal

A secure patient management portal designed to streamline appointment booking and medical record access. Implemented strict encryption protocols to simulate HIPAA compliance standards.

Angular Java Spring Boot MySQL
View Case Study

Academic Background

B.S. in Computer Science

University of Technology & Engineering

Expected May 2024

GPA: 3.8/4.0. Core coursework: Data Structures, Algorithms, Distributed Systems, Cloud Computing Architectures.

AWS Certified Developer

Amazon Web Services

Issued Aug 2023

Validated expertise in developing and maintaining AWS-based applications, encompassing serverless architectures and CI/CD.

Professional Endorsements

What managers and colleagues say about working with me.

"Alexander is a rare talent. During his internship, he didn't just write code; he actively solved complex architectural problems. His database optimization work is still running in our production environment today."

Sarah Jenkins
CTO @ CloudSynergy Inc.

"I was thoroughly impressed by Alex's ability to bridge design and engineering. He takes ownership of his projects, communicates transparently, and consistently delivers high-quality, maintainable code."

Marcus Lin
Lead Developer @ NovaWeb Agency

"As a student, Alexander operates at the level of a mid-weight professional. His capstone project on collaborative web environments demonstrated exceptional grasp of distributed systems and modern web protocols."

Dr. Emily Carter
Computer Science Professor @ UTE

Ready to Collaborate?

Whether it's a full-time role, a freelance gig, or just a technical discussion, my inbox is always open.

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