Web Development Services and Portfolio
What I do:
I have experience with web technologies, desktop software for Mac and Windows, and Windows task automation. My area of expertise is pretty broad, so I can develop and maintain web applications, software, internal tools, websites, and more depending on what you need.
I can take charge of a new project and bring it to completion, or continue developing an existing project, either alone or with your team.
Technologies I know well:
Other tools I've used:
Services I offer
Websites
Fast, accessible sites that make your offer clear and credible.
Web apps
Custom tools, portals, dashboards, and workflows built around real users.
E-commerce
Product catalogs, checkout flows, payments, and store integrations.
Desktop software
Focused cross-platform apps for Windows and macOS.
Web scraping
Reliable extraction from public web sources into usable datasets.
Automation scripts
Small systems that remove repetitive admin and operational work.
Portfolio
Finance D: a website I built for multiple accounting tools
Finance D is my startup that provides various accounting tools aimed specifically at Quebec taxpayers. Each app solves a practical problem by making accounting easier, even when the user has very little accounting knowledge.
Technologies I used:
React.js, JavaScript, Node.js, HTML, CSS, WordPress, WooCommerce, Stripe, Web Hosting Canada, GitHub.
Key features:
Responsive website built with React.js, with a focus on SEO and performance scores close to 100. Online shop with WordPress and WooCommerce, plus a donation feature using the Stripe SDK. This website ranks in the top Google search results for a local French keyword such as 'Logiciel comptable gratuit Québec'.
Timeline:
2019 to present (in my free time)More details:
https://finance-d.comFinance D bookkeeping software for Windows and Mac
My biggest project to date is this accounting software for Windows and Mac. I created it for free to help small businesses in Quebec. The goal is efficiency and an extremely simple user experience, which means more advanced accounting features are left out. In my opinion, it is worth discovering, and it is 100% free.
Technologies I used:
Electron.js, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Node.js, VirtualBox VM, Google Firebase, Web Hosting Canada, GitHub.
Key features:
Desktop software for Windows and Mac, including code signing certificate management through SSL.com, complete documentation, an online distribution server with automatic updates, free technical support, and a private admin cloud logging system to ensure app quality. At this time, user reviews on Capterra.ca average 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Timeline:
2019 to present (in my free time)Gestion Desroches Inc. website
Gestion Desroches is a local accounting business. I was responsible for migrating the existing website from Squarespace to a local hosting company. This involved programming the site from scratch with React.js and configuring email accounts for the @gestiondesroches.com domain. The migration reduced recurring annual costs by about 75%, improved page load speed, and increased design flexibility.
Technologies I used:
React.js, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Node.js, Next.js, Web Hosting Canada, GitHub, Microsoft Outlook, Calendly, PHP.
Key features:
Created the website from scratch with React.js, web hosting and email management, SEO, PHP contact form and online booking with Calendly.
Timeline:
December 2020More details:
https://gestiondesroches.comWeb app for employee pay period management, Finance D
This is a web application created to simplify the management of pay periods and employees in collaboration with an accountant. I built the front end with React and the back end with Google Firebase.
Technologies I used:
React.js, Firebase, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Node.js, Web Hosting Canada, GitHub, PHP, WordPress, WooCommerce, WooCommerce License Manager.
Key features:
Full stack. This means the front end uses React.js and the back end uses Firebase for authentication and database services. A license server with WooCommerce License Manager and a PHP API connects both ends. The UI updates in real time thanks to Firebase Firestore, which works really well for real-time data.
Timeline:
Created in 2021 and still updated occasionally.More details:
https://finance-d.com/periodes-de-payes-simplifiees/This website
The website you are viewing right now is built with React.js and Next.js. I chose these technologies because they are great to work with. They are probably my current top choice for this type of project.
Technologies I used:
React.js, Next.js, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Node.js, Firebase Hosting, GitHub.
Key features:
Design, programming, content, translation, hosting, and performance optimization. This website is open source, and you can peek into the source code in my GitHub repository (link below).
Timeline:
Created in 2021 and revised occasionally.More details:
https://github.com/alex-drocks/alexdesroches-comThat's it!
I have done many more coding projects, but these are the best examples of what I do best.
If you would like to know more about me, please feel free to reach out to me.