Ryan Garfinkel
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Projects
The projects I have worked on have given me the opportunity to learn new technologies and actively engage in the software development life cycle. During the development of these projects, I have learned how to work with a team, manage my time, and communicate effectively. Click on a project to see more details.
Overcharged
Overcharged
Oct. 2024
Overcharged is a game promoting energy sustainability by challenging players to reduce electricity bills. Built in 36 hours, it won 3rd place in the Next Era challenge at Knight Hacks VII. I developed user login, signup, and leaderboard features with MongoDB.
Unity
C#
MongoDB
Cohab
Cohab
Feb. 2024 - Apr. 2024
CoHab is a roommate communication app with features like a shared calendar, group chat, and task dashboard. I developed backend functionality, adding CRUD operations, JWT authentication, and real-time updates. This experience expanded my backend skills for future projects.
Node.js
Express.js
Socket.io
MongoDB
Contact Manager
Contact Manager
Jan. 2024 - Feb. 2024
This contact manager, developed in my Spring 2024 course, stores user contact details like names and emails and was hosted on Digital Ocean. I build API endpoints for CRUD operations and collaborated closely with frontend and database teams.
PHP
MySQL
Portfolio
Portfolio
Sep. 2024 - Present
My personal website showcases my skills and experience, with project highlights and a detailed work history. Built with Next.js and styled with TailwindCSS, it's user-friendly and fully responsive. PS - You're on the website right now!
Next.js
Tailwind CSS
Vercel