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TrentonHumble student of life
SOFTWARE DEVELOPERIT TECHNICIANBUDDING ENGINEER

SOFTWARE DEV + INFORMATION MGMT (senior)

TRENTON SMITHNext generation
AI-driven systems.

Specializing in high-performance web architecture, motion-coupled interfaces, and ML systems development. Currently finishing senior-level classes and accepting freelance clients.

Next.js / React
Preferred build stack
SQL / NoSQL
Database
Python
AI / Data Science
SIGNAL
LIVE
FOCUS
Finish senior year and accept a suitable offer
DIRECTION
Space / Autonomy
MODE
Study → work IT → develop personal projects
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Selected work

Work

Real Projects deployed live: data flow, smooth interfaces, and motion that supports meaning.

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CASE 01
VGL-01

Vigil

Satellite tracking + 3D visualization. Goal: make orbital data readable, actionable, and fast.

  • TLE propagation and visualization
  • Near-miss / close-approach exploration
  • Clean UI constraints: clarity > chaos
CASE 02
WBP-02

WeBothPlay

Multi-Friend Steam library comparison. Solving a recurring issue for groups of gamers.

  • Overlap & diff views
  • Recommendation surfaces
  • UI system / reusable components
CASE 03
FRG-03

Forge Digital

Web modernization consultancy concept for local businesses: fast sites, booking/contact flows, QR-driven marketing.

  • Before/after redesigns
  • Conversion-oriented pages
  • Performance budgets by default
Milestones & Trajectory

Interactive Timeline

A living history of projects, research, and technical evolution.

TL-2024
AUG 2022

Help Desk Position Accepted

Accepted a position at Madigan Library as a Help Desk Technician, providing technical support to students and faculty.

WorkIT
MAY 2023-AUG 2024

IT Technician

Worked for Kane Area School District as an IT Technician, repairing chromebooks and providing technical support to students and faculty.

WorkIT
JAN 2025

WeBothPlay.com Launched

Launched WeBothPlay.com, a platform for groups of gamers to find games to play together. Fixing a recurring problem of not being able to compare steam libraries with more than one person

EntrepreneurshipWebDev
SEP 2025

Vigil: Satellite Tracker Launched

Launched Vigil: Satellite Tracker, a platform for tracking satellites in real-time. Creating a interactive 3D interface for researchers and space enthusiasts

Space OpsSoftware
PRESENT

Senior Year & Career

Completing senior builds while expanding my freelance clientelle and looking for full time oppurtunities.

Final MileFuture
What I’m good at

Capabilities

Breadth where it helps. Focus where it matters.

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Front-End
React, Next.js, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
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Backend
Python, C#, Node.js, Java, RESTful APIs, .NET.
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Database
MySQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, PostgreSQL.
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IT
TESTOUT (Network PRO, Security PRO), Hardware, Microsoft Office, Windows, Linux.
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Customer Support
5+ years history of making happy customers in food service, retail, and IT.
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ABOUT (THE REAL ONE)
DD-01
I like hard problems that become simple on the other side.

I’m a senior Software Development & Information Management student. I want to be part of the future.

Next.js
Main platform
Full Stack
What I can Make
Games
My favorite hobby
01Why space?
Long-term goal: contribute to missions that matter for the future (space ops, ML, autonomous systems).
02Why React?
I love clean UI/UX and am interested in learning more techniques. It turns a boring web page into a cinematic experience.
03What I optimize for
Readability, performance budgets, maintainability.
04What I’m building
Vigil, WeBothPlay, Forge Digital, and other product grade systems that ship.
Questions

FAQ

Practical expectations. Clear boundaries. Less confusion.

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What kind of roles are you aiming for?
Front-end / full-stack with a focus on web development, plus long-term direction toward space systems and autonomy
What makes your projects different?
I care about structure, clean components, and motion that guides attention.
Are you only a “web” person?
No. I’ve worked in WPF/SQL Server, Python, Java, and even Assembly Language. I’m actively learning autonomy/simulation concepts for future work.
What do you want this portfolio to do?
Introduce myself to the world of professional web design. Hi!
Let’s talk.
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