Hey, I'm Christian

I am a

Passionate about building innovative solutions and creating seamless user experiences through code.

About Me

I'm Christian Diaz, a Computer Science student at UMass Amherst building full-stack applications with modern technologies.

I specialize in creating production-ready web applications using React, Next.js, Node.js, and cloud platforms like AWS and Heroku. My recent work includes a secure document management system for condo residents and an e-commerce platform for translation services.

I'm currently collaborating with Build UMass on modernizing their website and implementing an AI-powered search engine for new opportunities. I'm also building a site for a student-run campus podcast to help them grow their audience.

Massachusetts, USA
B.S. Computer Science — UMass Amherst
Open to internships & collaborations
5+Projects Shipped
12+Technologies
3+Years Coding

Skills & Technologies

Technologies I work with to build modern web applications

Frontend

React
Next.js
JavaScript
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS

Backend

Node.js
Express.js
GraphQL
Firebase
SQLite

Cloud & DevOps

AWS
Heroku
GitHub

Tools

VS Code
Figma

Featured Projects

A showcase of my recent work and technical capabilities

01

Pelican Point

A secure website providing document access and resources for condo residents. Built with Node.js, Firebase, React, and Tailwind CSS. Backend hosted on Heroku; frontend on AWS Amplify.

ReactNode.jsFirebaseTailwind CSSAWSHeroku
02

BUILD UMass

Updated the BUILD UMass website from legacy code to modern TypeScript using Next.js and Tailwind CSS. Led a team of 4 developers, overseeing a member showcase and an AI-powered search engine for new opportunities.

Next.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSS
03

New England First Amendment Coalition

Created in collaboration with Build UMass. Part of a team that was tasked with creating and implementing an AI-powered search engine into their existing website.

AI/MLSearch EngineTeam CollaborationBuild UMass