When I'm Gone: The Offsite Backup
With Brad Arnold's passing, this 2002 track shifts from a song about touring to a song about the ultimate disconnection.
Building logic for
the modern web.
I'm Haenon Mendes. I specialize in building high-performance React applications and crafting modern digital experiences.
Selected Works
A collection of digital products, experiments, and systems I've engineered.
Retro Instant Camera
A browser-based camera simulation with filters and instant processing effects.
ReactCanvas APITailwind
Culinary Canvas
Feature-rich recipe application with dynamic scaling and ingredient parsing.
Next.jsFramer Motion
Kakuro Master
A logic puzzle game featuring multiple difficulty algorithms and state management.
ReactAlgorithmsGame Dev
More than just code.
Hello! I'm Haenon. I build digital products and scalable systems from my base in New Zealand. My journey sits at the intersection of creative development and system architecture.
Grounded in my Catholic faith, I approach every project with integrity and a commitment to excellence. I believe that good engineering isn't just about syntax—it's about serving people with reliable, honest solutions.
Whether I'm building high-performance web applications or managing cloud infrastructure, I bring that same dedication to the table.
Music & Audio
Always have a playlist on.
Learning
Books, Podcasts & Audiobooks.
Active Life
Sports & Fitness.
Coding
It's a hobby too.
Technical Expertise
A hybrid skillset spanning modern web development and enterprise-grade IT infrastructure.
Development & Scripting
HTML5CSS3JavaScript (ES6+)PythonPowerShellReactNode.js
Cloud Infrastructure
Microsoft AzureAmazon AWSGoogle Cloud Platform
Operating Systems
Windows ServerLinux (Ubuntu/Debian)macOS
Enterprise Solutions
Microsoft 365 AdministrationActive DirectoryExchange Online