Derek Garcia

About

Engineering operational software

I don't just write code — I build systems and sites that help teams and businesses work smarter.

I'm a Computer Science graduate who found my path through building software where it matters most: inside organizations that depend on accurate data, reliable workflows, and systems that don't break under real-world use.

My work spans baseball analytics, hospitality operations, enterprise IT, and custom websites for local businesses — domains united by the same principle: translate complex requirements into software people actually use.

I think in systems. Before writing code, I ask what problem exists, who feels it, and what a successful outcome looks like. That mindset shaped every product in my portfolio — from pitch-by-pitch analytics and automated event pricing to client sites like Ponce Floor and RIR Elevate Group.

What drives me is the moment software removes friction — when a coach sees a pattern they couldn't before, when event staff stop double-booking rooms, when IT teams finally have one source of truth for their assets, or when a business gets clear leads from a site built for how their customers already reach them.

Career Path

Computer Science

Foundation in algorithms, systems, and software design

IT Internship

Enterprise infrastructure and operational support

Software Engineering Internships

Full-stack development in production environments

Shipping Products & Client Sites

Analytics platforms, ops tools, and custom websites for real businesses

Approach

Engineering philosophy

Build Real Solutions

I focus on software that solves real problems — scheduling, inventory, analytics, workflows, and client websites that help businesses reach customers.

Design Before Code

I map user flows, data models, and system boundaries first so architecture supports the business problem, not the other way around.

Continuous Improvement

Production software evolves. I ship iteratively, measure impact, and refine systems based on real usage and feedback.

Technologies

Tools I build with

Organized by layer — from interface to infrastructure.

Frontend

ReactNext.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSHTML/CSS

Backend

Node.jsASP.NETREST APIs

Databases

PostgreSQLSQL ServerSupabaseFirebase Firestore

Cloud

VercelFirebaseSupabase

Developer Tools

GitGitHubVS CodeFigma

Languages

TypeScriptJavaScriptPythonSQL