Hi, I'm
Andres Porras
Full Stack Developer
Building modern web experiences with 6+ years of expertise in React, Node.js, Java, and beyond. Based in Ontario, Canada — ready to build something great.
About Me
The story behind the code
I'm a Full Stack Developer based in Ontario, Canada with over 6 years of experience building web applications, from WordPress sites serving thousands of users to full-stack MERN applications.
My journey started in Colombia, where I led IT operations at a school and built websites for diverse clients. In 2023, I moved to Canada and graduated with Honours from Algonquin College's Computer Programming program. I'm currently volunteering as a developer with Landseed.ca, a Canadian platform connecting tiny house enthusiasts with landowners.
I bring a unique combination of technical skills and design sensibility — I'm comfortable with Figma and Illustrator just as much as with React and Node.js. I'm also trilingual, speaking English, French, and Spanish.
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Spanish
Native
Coding Activity
Interactive Terminal
Explore my profile through a CLI — type 'help' for commands or ask me anything
Career Journey
From Colombia to Canada — a timeline of growth and innovation
Computer Technician Studies
Started my journey in tech with a Computer Technician program, building a strong foundation in hardware, networking, and technical support.
Technical Support Specialist
Provided technical support at Contact Center Americas, honing problem-solving skills and customer communication.
IT Senior Tech & Web Developer
Led IT operations and web development at Cervantes School. Built and maintained the school website serving 10,000+ monthly users, drove 50% social media growth and 20% admission increase.
Freelance Full Stack Developer
Launched freelance career building custom websites and web applications for diverse clients. Delivered e-commerce platforms, corporate sites, and custom backend solutions.
Moved to Canada
Relocated to Ontario, Canada to pursue new opportunities and advance my career in software development.
Algonquin College — Honours Graduate
Completed Computer Programming program with Honours (3.66 GPA). Built the Charity Portal capstone project using the MERN stack.
Charity Portal & Continued Growth
Developed the Charity Portal with MERN stack, JWT authentication, and Eventbrite API integration. Continued part-time work with Acrilicol on backend services.
Volunteer Developer — Landseed.ca
Joined Landseed.ca as a volunteer Full Stack Developer, building a platform connecting tiny house enthusiasts with landowners across Canada. Working with React, Node.js, and MongoDB.
Open to Opportunities
Continuing volunteer work with Landseed.ca while actively seeking full-time software developer positions in Ontario and remote.
Projects
A selection of work I'm proud of
Skills & Tools
Technologies I work with daily
Frontend
Backend
Database
DevOps & Tools
Design
CMS & Platforms
Education
Building strong foundations
Computer Programming
HonoursAlgonquin College
GPA: 3.66
Graduated with Honours. Named to the Dean's Honours List (Fall 2023). Focused on full-stack web development, mobile applications, database management, and software engineering principles.
Computer Technician
Uniapel
GPA: 3.36
Foundation in computer science fundamentals, hardware, networking, and technical support.
Get in Touch
Have a project in mind or want to chat? I'd love to hear from you.