About Me
Aspiring Software Engineer & Maker based in Eagle Mountain, Utah
I'm James Hendershott, currently a vendor manager at Amerit while completing my software engineering degree. I live with my wife Savanah and our kids Theo and Sophie. When I'm not coding or learning new software, you'll find me playing with my kids, building things, exploring the outdoors, or tinkering with technology.
Tech Stack & Skills
Languages
TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, C#, C++, Java, SQL
Frameworks
Next.js 16 (App Router), React 19, Django, .NET
Stacks
MERN (MongoDB, Express, React, Node), Python/Django/PostgreSQL
DevOps & Tools
Docker, GitHub Actions, Nginx, Git, VS Code, Neovim, Linux/Arch
What I'm Building (November 2025)
Where's My App →
Full-stack home inventory tracker with QR codes, rack maps, and PWA support
Retro Adventure Game →
Django-powered text adventure with database-backed state
TrackMate →
Capstone MERN asset tracking system with Docker dev environment
VSM Tracker →
Internal fleet management tool replacing Smartsheet workflows
Off-Grid Home Assistant
Building a self-contained smart home system for my new camper
Hobbies & Interests
Hardware & Maker Projects
CAD modeling, functional prototypes, miniatures, and custom parts
Building furniture, shop projects, and functional pieces
Raspberry Pi, Cyberdeck builds, Arduino experiments
Unraid NAS with 20+ Docker containers
Warhammer 40K, D&D minis
Outdoor Adventures
Trail riding and off-road exploration
Primitive skills, fire-starting, shelter building
Exploring Utah's backcountry
Weekend trips, teaching the kids
My Journey
I served as an Air Traffic Controller in the U.S. Navy (2003–2007), where I developed discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to perform under pressure. After my service, I worked in management roles across automotive, fabrication, and fleet industries before discovering my passion for software development.
I love building things from the ground up—whether it's a home server, a web app, an electronics project, or a woodworking piece. I'm translating that hands-on, maker mindset into a software engineering career, combining technical skills with real-world problem-solving.