CADO

CADO addresses the common challenge pet owners face when traveling - finding reliable, nearby pet care. The platform enables pet owners to discover local sitters using geolocation search, communicate through real-time chat, and receive photo/video updates during pet stays.

Key Features & Technical Achievements:

• Geolocation-Based Search: Implemented MongoDB GeoJSON objects with Geocoding API for location-aware sitter discovery
• Real-Time Communication: Built WebSocket-powered chat system using Socket.io for instant owner-sitter messaging
• Media Timeline: Developed photo/video update system with Cloudinary integration for seamless pet stay documentation
• Comprehensive User Profiles: Created detailed pet and sitter profile management with role-based authentication

My Technical Contributions:

• Database Architecture: Collaborated on designing and implementing the complete MongoDB data model with Mongoose ORM
• Component Development: Built multiple reusable React components using Next.js App Router and TypeScript
• UI/UX Implementation: Centralized styling system with Tailwind CSS and shadcn/ui components for consistent design
• Team Leadership: Provided technical mentorship and debugging support to resolve complex development challenges