Hi, I'm Drew Ernst—a data analyst and software developer with a unique mix of public relations and marketing experience. I transform complex data into actionable insights and design architectures that emphasize precision, security, and compliance, including HIPAA-compliant engines and AI-driven finance trackers. I'm excited to join a collaborative team focused on large-scale system design and innovation. I bring hands-on architectural thinking and a passion for turning ideas into scalable solutions that deliver real results for health care providers and other data-driven stakeholders.…

Drew Ernst

Hi, I'm Drew Ernst—a data analyst and software developer with a unique mix of public relations and marketing experience. I transform complex data into actionable insights and design architectures that emphasize precision, security, and compliance, including HIPAA-compliant engines and AI-driven finance trackers. I'm excited to join a collaborative team focused on large-scale system design and innovation. I bring hands-on architectural thinking and a passion for turning ideas into scalable solutions that deliver real results for health care providers and other data-driven stakeholders.…

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Hi, I’m Drew Ernst—a data analyst and software developer with a unique mix of public relations and marketing experience. I transform complex data into actionable insights and design architectures that emphasize precision, security, and compliance, including HIPAA-compliant engines and AI-driven finance trackers.

I’m excited to join a collaborative team focused on large-scale system design and innovation. I bring hands-on architectural thinking and a passion for turning ideas into scalable solutions that deliver real results for health care providers and other data-driven stakeholders.

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Skills

Experience Level

Python
Expert
PostgreSQL
Expert
SQL
Expert
Docker
Expert
AWS
Expert
GitHub
Expert
Kubernetes
Intermediate
MongoDB
Intermediate
Node.js
Intermediate

Work Experience

Frontend Engineer and Developer at DTE Solutions
November 5, 2025 - Present
Implemented behavioral logic to flag "Impulse Triggers" by correlating spending velocity with time-of-day and mood indices. Every transformation is validated by Jest child-process tests to ensure mathematical accuracy Built an AI-first lead intelligence system that pre-qualifies users behaviorally, delivering high-fidelity, high-ROI data to CPAs and attorneys by leveraging structured behavioral pattern recognition, resulting in a increase in lead conversion rates and a reduction in time spent on initial client assessments. Architected a "Zero-Footprint" Logic Engine that eliminated all server-side privacy risks and hosting fees. By processing HIPAA data locally in volatile RAM, the system ensures 100% data residency with zero POST requests

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Quincy University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
SIFE Program - Strategic Marketing Lead at Culver-Stockton College
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Government
    uniE608 DTE Solutions Hub
    This is the hub to all my apps and case studies with in-depth breakdowns, as well as link to my portfolio.…
    uniE608 Fluff - Golf Caddie App
    Golf is a $100B+ global industry where performance is traditionally gated by expensive coaching. Fluff democratizes elite biomechanics, bridging the gap between "feel" and "real" with a PGA-certified AI engine accessible to every amateur • Instant Analysis: Upload swing video, receive PGA-level feedback in seconds • Real-Time GPS: Precision course tracking with club-specific analytics • Performance Tracking: Comprehensive stats (FIR, GIR, putts, scrambling) with trend analysis • Social Competition: Gamified leaderboards supporting 7+ game formats (Stroke, Match, Nassau, Wolf, etc.)…
    uniE608 SetLogic: AI Fitness & Nutrition Coach - Full-Stack Mobile PWA
    Production-ready mobile app with Firebase authentication (Google/Apple OAuth), Firestore backend for data persistence, and Claude AI API integration for intelligent workout/nutrition recommendations. Integrated wearables APIs (Apple Health, Google Fit, Fitbit) for automated biometric sync, enabling AI-driven progress analysis and recovery optimization. Deployed via Vercel with automated CI/CD-sub-second load times, 100% mobile responsive across iOS/Android platforms…
    uniE608 Pulse-AI: Behavioral Finance Tracker - Full-Stack Data Science
    Built the entire backend pipeline to handle the messy reality of bank logs-ETL process using Python/Pandas to clean, impute, and prepare raw CSV data for PostgreSQL Star Schema. Implemented behavioral logic to flag "Impulse Triggers" by correlating spending velocity with time-of-day and mood indices. Every transformation is validated by Jest child-process tests to ensure mathematical accuracy. FastAPI backend with MongoDB, utilizing Grouped Imputation techniques for multi-period wealth forecasting. AWS S3 integration creates "sticky" workflows for secure document storage.…
    paper MCSDD | PCSP Assistant - Missouri State Agency Compliance Engine

    Architected a “Zero-Footprint” Logic Engine that eliminated all server-side privacy risks and hosting fees. By processing HIPAA data locally in
    volatile RAM, the system ensures 100% data residency with zero POST requests.
    Eliminated Missouri DMH audit rejections by building an automated validation system. Engineered hard logic to enforce state-mandated “Active
    Treatment” structures and person-centered supports, significantly reducing administrative revision cycles.
    Achieved HIPAA technical compliance without a BAA or database by developing a custom security framework featuring 4-second debounced autosaves, 30-minute idle timeouts, and 30-day PHI auto-expiry to ensure zero persistent data footprint.
    Designed a relational schema to support multi-goal architectures and behavioral mapping, maintaining full import/export integrity, which
    resulted in an increase in data accuracy and a reduction in data processing time for healthcare providers.
    Eliminated IT overhead and licensing fees by deploying a zero-install workspace using agency internal drives; leveraged existing Active Directory
    permissions to provide instant, browser-based access to a nine-domain clinical drafting suite.