Software developer based in Florida

Hector Oropesa

Full-Stack & Cloud Engineer

I build full-stack applications and cloud infrastructure with a focus on practical systems that make real workflows easier. I enjoy turning messy business problems into simple tools, improving deployment workflows, and learning how each part of a system fits together.

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TypeScriptReactNext.jsPostgreSQLAWSTerraform

Toolbox

Languages

TypeScriptJavaScriptSQLGoBashPowerShell

Frontend

ReactNext.jsAstroTanStackTailwind CSS

Backend & Data

Node.jsPostgreSQLDrizzleREST APIs

Cloud & DevOps

AWSTerraformGitHub ActionsCI/CD

Latest post

All posts

Building My AI Coding Assistant Into a Real Workflow

How my AI coding workflow grew from copying code out of a browser into Neovim to using opencode, GitHub Issues, agents, review gates, and PRs as a repeatable engineering system.

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Selected work

Projects

Confidential AWS Infrastructure

Client cloud infrastructure work

Terraform-managed AWS environment focused on repeatable infrastructure, remote state, runtime migration, and CI/CD planning.

AWSTerraform
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  • Managed Terraform remote state with S3 versioning and native S3 lockfiles.
  • Planned CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions and AWS OIDC instead of long-lived keys.
  • Improved module boundaries around networking, runtime, registry, IAM, and deployment responsibilities.

Tech Stack

AWSTerraform

CM Data

Commercial trucking repair application

A repair operations app built to make estimator workflows faster and easier.

TanStack StartPostgreSQLDrizzleCoolify
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  • Built for commercial trucking repair operations.
  • Helps estimators move through repair and estimate workflows with less friction.
  • Uses PostgreSQL and Drizzle for the data layer.
  • Self-hosted on-prem with Coolify for deployment and operations.

Tech Stack

TanStack StartPostgreSQLDrizzleCoolifySelf-hosted on-prem

GraniteSync

Production workflow SaaS

A workflow tool for granite shops with role-based access, job management, inventory, uploads, API Gateway routing, and fabricator notifications.

AWSTerraformAPI GatewayGitHub Actions
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  • Built admin workflows for inventory management and job creation.
  • Added project image uploads and individual fabricator profiles.
  • Managed Terraform state with S3 versioning and locking for safer infrastructure changes.
  • Set up GitHub OIDC for CI/CD workflows that deploy when main is pushed.
  • Used API Gateway and blue-green deployments to make releases safer.
  • Sent email notifications when fabricators were assigned new jobs.

Tech Stack

AWSTerraformAPI GatewayGitHub ActionsS3PostgreSQLBetter AuthTanStack Start

GD Granite

Local business website

A fast, responsive website for a granite shop with a validated contact flow and polished service presentation.

AstroTypeScriptReactResponsive design
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  • Created a production website for a local granite business.
  • Built a validated form flow for cleaner customer inquiries.
  • Focused on speed, responsiveness, and clear service presentation.

Tech Stack

AstroTypeScriptReactResponsive design
Live site

RustFlix

Movie application

A streaming-style web app built around modern full-stack patterns and fast frontend rendering.

Next.jsServer ComponentsDrizzleTypeScript
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  • Built a video streaming interface with a full-stack application structure.
  • Used server components for fast frontend rendering.
  • Worked with Drizzle for typed data access and backend performance.

Tech Stack

Next.jsServer ComponentsDrizzleTypeScript
Live site Source

Travel

Travel application

A travel-focused web app with weather-aware trip context and responsive UI patterns.

Next.jsWeather APIResponsive designAnimations
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  • Built real-time weather context into a travel experience.
  • Designed responsive layouts for travelers planning across devices.
  • Used animation and modern UI patterns to make the app feel more engaging.

Tech Stack

Next.jsWeather APIResponsive designAnimations
Live site Source

Supreme Granite

Granite shop website

A product-focused business site with inventory browsing, gallery filtering, and customer inquiry flows.

AstroTypeScriptReactTailwind CSS
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  • Built a responsive website for browsing granite products and services.
  • Added inventory and gallery experiences for easier product discovery.
  • Included inquiry and newsletter flows for customer engagement.

Tech Stack

AstroTypeScriptReactTailwind CSS
Live site Source

Headers

Ecommerce application

A storefront-style application focused on product presentation and clean shopping flows.

AstroTypeScriptReactEcommerce UI
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  • Built a product-focused frontend with clear browsing and detail views.
  • Focused on fast page loads and responsive ecommerce presentation.
  • Used a modern Astro and React stack for interactive UI pieces.

Tech Stack

AstroTypeScriptReactEcommerce UI
Live site Source

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