Hi, I'm Art.

A software engineer with a mathematical mindset, shaped by my Applied Mathematics degree and Computer Science studies at UMass Amherst. My journey has taken me from solving complex equations to crafting elegant code solutions, while also exploring the accelerating worlds of AI and LLMs.

Post-graduation, . Since then, I've continued to expand my knowledge through , , and programs.

When I'm not coding, you'll find me pursuing various interests - from perfecting my to building custom . I'm an advocate for balanced living, whether that's through or spending hours attempting to climb out of Bronze in Valorant.

Art Starus

Featured Projects

Featured Project - CellShield

CellShield

A modern, responsive e-commerce solution for custom phone cases built with Next.js 14, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. Features secure authentication, stripe integration, an admin dashboard, and much more.

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ChatChat

ChatChat

Full-stack chat app built with the MERN stack, featuring real-time messaging, user authentication, online statuses, global state management, and a sleek design.

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StarCasino

StarCasino

My Harvard CS50 final project, a European-styled roulette game built from scratch with Python/Flask, Javascript, HTML, and CSS.

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Nex Agency

Nex Agency

Full-stack example agency built with Next.js, Auth.js, and MongoDB.

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MyWeather

MyWeather

A weather web app built with vanilla Javascript for the purpose of teaching JS and API calls through a commented codebase.

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Skills & Technologies

Frontend

HTML
CSS
JavaScript
TypeScript
React
Next.js
Tailwind

Backend

Python
Flask
C
Node.js
Express

Database

MongoDB
PostgreSQL
SQLite
SQL

Tools

Git
Figma
Photoshop
After Effects

"The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled."

Plutarch