Software Engineer

Andy Ren.

Full-stack developer focused on clean, useful products.

I build end-to-end web applications with Next.js, React, Node.js, and MongoDB — from a production recipe platform to real-time browser games. I'm currently looking for full-stack or frontend engineering roles.

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What I've Built

Selected Projects

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  • 01
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    InsChat

    Focused AI chat with streaming replies, multimodal input, and a structured health workspace.

    • Next.js
    • React
    • OpenCode Go
    • MongoDB
    • Playwright
  • 02
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    Provider Usage Monitor

    Local-first desktop utility that brings AI provider usage, reset windows, and account controls into one always-on-top surface.

    • Next.js
    • React
    • Electron
    • TypeScript
    • Tailwind CSS
    • Node.js
  • 03
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    Rencipe

    Recipe discovery platform with responsive browsing, focused recipe detail, and a full-stack API.

    • Next.js
    • React
    • Express
    • MongoDB
    • Cloudinary
  • 04
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    AI Project — Coming Soon

    A standalone AI product with structured output and a human review loop. Concept being chosen — candidates include a photo-to-recipe card generator and a cited-document Q&A tool.

    • LLM APIs
    • Structured Output
    • Human-in-the-loop
  • 05
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    Frontend Design Project — Coming Soon

    A pure frontend project to sharpen design craft: a data dashboard or animated landing page, built for performance, accessibility, and Lighthouse-green scores.

    • React
    • TypeScript
    • Design Systems
Who I Am

About Me

I'm Andy, a software engineer based in Fullerton, CA. I build complete web applications — from database and API design to the pixels on screen.

I've shipped a bilingual recipe platform and real-time browser games with Next.js, React, Express, and MongoDB. I finished my M.S. in Software Engineering at Cal State Fullerton in 2026 and I'm now looking for a full-stack or frontend role.

Technologies I work with

  • TypeScript
  • Next.js
  • React
  • Node.js
  • Express
  • MongoDB
  • Three.js
  • Python
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Background

Education

Master of Science, Software Engineering @ California State University, Fullerton

Graduated: Spring 2026

  • Graduated with a 3.80 graduate GPA
  • Core coursework: Software Design & Architecture, Software Verification & Validation, Advanced Software Process, Software Measurement, and Software Maintenance
  • Completed a capstone project (CPSC 597) applying software-engineering practices end to end

What’s Next?

Get In Touch

My inbox is always open — whether you have an opportunity, a question, or just want to say hi, I'll do my best to get back to you.