Derek Garcia

About

Engineering operational software

I don't just write code — I build systems that help teams 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, and enterprise IT — three different domains united by the same principle: translate complex business 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 to automated event pricing engines.

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.

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

Building Operational Software

Shipping products that improve how organizations run

Approach

Engineering philosophy

Build Real Solutions

I focus on software that solves operational problems — scheduling, inventory, analytics, and workflows that teams rely on every day.

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 CSS

Backend

Node.jsASP.NETREST APIs

Databases

PostgreSQLSQL ServerSupabaseFirebase Firestore

Cloud

VercelFirebaseSupabase

Developer Tools

GitGitHubVS CodeFigma

Languages

TypeScriptJavaScriptPythonSQLC#