Andrew Ellender

Software Engineering graduate from Louisiana State University with hands‐on expertise in software development, database management, server administration, and cybersecurity. Currently thriving as an Information Technology Specialist at Louisiana Pigment, where I design and maintain scalable IT solutions, manage enterprise systems, and develop web applications (ASP.NET) that optimize operations. Passionate about building secure, efficient, and innovative technology solutions—from enterprise software to machine learning projects.

• Nexus Music (Work in Progress):
  A self-hosted music streaming platform that empowers users to manage and stream personal collections. Featuring a Go-powered backend, a React-based admin dashboard, and a React Native mobile app—all containerized with Docker for seamless deployment.
• DES Encryption and Decryption:
  A Java application implementing the Data Encryption Standard (DES) algorithm. Includes key generation, XOR operations on binary strings, and 16 rounds of encryption/decryption to ensure secure data handling.
• Exchango Currency Converter:
  A dynamic, real-time currency converter built with HTML5, Tailwind CSS, and Vanilla JavaScript. Retrieves up-to-date exchange rates from an API while offering smooth animations and a responsive design.
• Stock Market Predictor:
  A machine learning project using Python and TensorFlow to forecast stock prices. Evaluates prediction accuracy using mean squared error (MSE) and provides insights into market trends.