Andrew Borders

Creative Technologist | Builder & Problem Solver | Artist of Code

I'm a hands-on developer with a passion for computer graphics, music, and web development. I like learning, challenging myself, and collaborating with others. I'm currently seeking a software development position at a company that values mentorship and growth.

Education

University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI

College of Engineering, MSE of Computer ScienceAug 2024 - Nov 2025

College of Engineering, BSE of Computer ScienceAug 2020 - May 2024

GPA: 3.80 | Dean's List
Focus: Web Systems, Computer Graphics, Computer Architecture, Parallel Computing.

Work Experience

Lagena

Co-Founder and Full-Stack DeveloperMay 2024 - Now

Developed a cost-effective method for rendering digital avatars, reducing cloud costs by 90%.
Built a dynamic backend API for real-time, interactive avatars, integrating user authentication, low-latency streaming, efficient video processing, and third-party language/speech APIs.

Nonprofit Web DevelopmentAustin, TX

Freelance Full-Stack DeveloperFeb 2020 - Now

Helped local nonprofits, including the Tapestry Foundation, establish and expand their online presence.
Boosted community engagement and visibility through modern, SEO-friendly, professional websites.

WayWiserAustin, TX

Backend Software DeveloperMay 2023 - May 2024

Contributed to developing full-stack web application that empowers the caretaking network of elderly or disabled people more effectively communicate.
Engineered an SMS-compatible AI assistant featuring acustom context management system (pre-MCP) to deliveruser-specific insights and memory, enhancing therelevance and personalization of user interactions.

Projects

WebGPU Projects

Rasterizer

A Blinn-Phong rasterizer written in TypeScript, bundled with Vite, and using GitHub Actions for CI/CD.
Features a dynamic 3d scene with rotating cubes, demonstating a next-gen rasterization pipeline for the web.

Shader Toy

A WGSL pixel shader development environment written in TypeScript, bundled with Vite, and using GitHub Actions for CI/CD.
Allows users to iterate on shaders with real-time syncax feedback and graphical updates. Ideal for learning, prototyping, and exploring GPU-based visual effects.

Verilog RISC-V Multiprocessor

Worked with a team to design and optimize a RISC32 multiprocessor, minimizing clock speed and cycles per instruction.
Implemented R10k architecture, N-way superscalar execution, GSHARE branch prediction, OoO loads, and I-cache prefetching.

Skills