DrewTErnst


Frontend Developer // Secure High-Fidelity Solutions

Tools of the Trade

Core Engineering
React
Next.js
TypeScript
JavaScript
UI/UX & Design
Tailwind
CSS3
Figma
Motion

01 // Identity

Specializing in the intersection of technical precision and operational logic, I build high-fidelity interfaces that serve as intuitive bridges between complex data systems and the human users who navigate them.

My background in operations management provides a unique 'business-first' lens. I view software not as isolated code, but as a critical component of a larger ecosystem where communication protocols and collaborative engineering are paramount.

Transitioning from leadership to frontend development has refined my focus on clarity, impact, and systemic efficiency. I don't just build components; I engineer workflows that streamline performance and drive measurable results.

Philosophy

  • User-Centric Design: Empathizing with the user to ensure interfaces are as intuitive as they are functional.
  • Collaborative Excellence: Clear communication and documentation are as vital as the codebase itself.
  • Results-Driven: Building tools that streamline operations and enhance user engagement.

02 // Exploratory Case Study

Featured ProjectREF_ID: 2026_PCSP_PRO
Healthcare Design & Dev2026

PCSP Assistant Pro

Audit-ready clinical drafting engine designed for MCSDD. Features comprehensive HCBS compliance logic, automated Due Process documentation, and zero-knowledge PHI security.

UI/UXVanilla JSHIPAA-Safe

03 // The Archives

Featured ProjectREF_ID: SIKNIGHT
Interactive Game Hub2026

SiKnight

High-engagement gaming portal featuring an interactive engine, real-time leaderboard, and virtual currency systems. Includes a custom avatar interface and integrated media galleries.

ReactInteractiveGame Design
Featured ProjectREF_ID: KEANO_MODELING
Editorial Design2026

Keano Modeling

Immersive visual architecture for a high-end creative portfolio, focusing on fluid navigation and zero-latency media loading.

Next.jsMotionTailwind
Featured ProjectREF_ID: TONYS_LANDSCAPING
Commercial UI2026

Landscaping Logic

Service-oriented architecture featuring a custom interactive engine for visual data comparison and conversion-optimized storytelling.

Vanilla JSUI/UXGSAP
Featured ProjectREF_ID: REACT_ESTORE
Digital Commerce2025

State Logic Store

Technical demonstration of advanced state management and asynchronous data orchestration within a high-performance retail environment.

ReactHooksAPI
Featured ProjectREF_ID: CRYPTOLIVE
CryptoLive Engine
Fintech2026

CryptoLive Engine

High-performance websocket implementation for real-time market data visualization and asynchronous price-feed synchronization.

ReactSocket.ioChart.js
Featured ProjectREF_ID: CARSALES
Automotive SaaS2025

Inventory Discovery

Automotive marketplace interface optimized for complex search heuristics and high-speed inventory filtering.

ReactREST APIUX Design
Featured ProjectREF_ID: JDC_STORIES
The Sum of Small Things
Literary Portfolio2026

The Sum of Small Things

A high-fidelity immersive storytelling platform featuring interactive Roman numeral navigation, dynamic read-time estimations, and a curated vintage aesthetic.

ReactFramer MotionUI/UX
Portfolio v1.0
Archive Alpha2025

Portfolio v1.0

The foundational release of my digital ecosystem. An exploratory look at early design protocols and interaction systems.

HTML5CSS3JS
Uplink Project