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Israel Santana (IZZY)

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

REACT & SPRING BOOT

NEW YORK CITY

FROM HOMELESS TO SOFTWARE ENGINEER

I'm a software engineer who believes your greatest challenges become your greatest strengths.

My journey from homelessness to building full-stack applications has given me the grit and resilience to tackle any problem thrown my way.

🌎 FLUENT IN SPANISH & ENGLISH

THE IZZY STACK

TECHNOLOGIES I USE TO BUILD COOL STUFF

LANGUAGES

Java
JavaScript (ES6+)
TypeScript
SQL

FRONTEND

React
Next.js
Tailwind CSS
HTML5/CSS3

BACKEND

Spring Boot
Node.js & Express.js
PostgreSQL
MongoDB

TOOLS

Git & GitHub
Stripe
Figma
MCP

FEATURED PROJECTS

SOME COOL STUFF I'VE BUILT

Nissan Experience

Web application that showcases Nissan's vehicle lineup, provides detailed information about each model, and offers a simulated purchase experience.

ReactTailwindNode.jsExpress.jsPostgreSQLSupabaseStripe

PodiumPro

AI-powered coaching platform that analyzes presentation videos using Gemini AI to score delivery, content, and engagement.

Spring BootSpring BatchPostgreSQLGemini AISupabaseFFmpeg

Google Calendar MCP

An MCP server for Google Calendar integration. Supports secure OAuth2 authentication and provides tools to read and create calendar events.

TypeScriptNode.jsZodGoogle APIsOAuth2MCP SDKStdio TransportCopilot

Super

All-in-one property management software that streamlines operations for managers and creates a seamless experience for tenants.

ReactTypeScriptTailwindSpring BootPostgreSQLSupabase

COMMUNITY EVENTS

MOMENTS FROM TECH MEETUPS & CONFERENCES

NY Code & Coffee Meetup

NY CODE & COFFEE MEETUP

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React NYC x Posh Event

REACT NYC X POSH EVENT

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Commit Your Code Conference

COMMIT YOUR CODE CONFERENCE

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v0 + Auth0 NYC Meetup

V0 + AUTH0 NYC MEETUP

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MCP Server Builder Series

MCP SERVER BUILDER SERIES

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Night of ai

NIGHT OF AI

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CONTACT ME

LET'S BUILD SOMETHING AMAZING TOGETHER