Frontend Architecture // Visual Engineering

DESIGNING
EXPERIENCE.

Drew T Ernst_

Specialized in high-fidelity interfaces that bridge the gap between complex logic and intuitive human interaction.

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Tools of the Trade

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

Archive.

A selection of additional high-fidelity solutions focusing on performance and UX.

Game Hub2026

SiKnight Game Hub

High-engagement gaming portal featuring an interactive engine, real-time leaderboard, and virtual currency.

ReactInteractiveGame Design
Editorial Design2026

Keano Modeling

Immersive visual architecture for a high-end creative portfolio, focusing on fluid navigation.

Next.jsMotionTailwind
Commercial UI2026

Landscaping Logic

Service-oriented architecture featuring a custom interactive engine for visual data comparison.

Vanilla JSUI/UXGSAP
Digital Commerce2025

State Logic Store

Technical demonstration of advanced state management and asynchronous data orchestration.

ReactHooksAPI
Automotive SaaS2025

Inventory Discovery

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

ReactREST APIUX Design
CryptoLive Engine
Fintech2026

CryptoLive Engine

High-performance websocket implementation for real-time market data visualization.

ReactSocket.ioChart.js

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.