Projects

Overview

Breaking & Entering is a fast-growing advertising industry media company connecting agencies, brands, creatives, and emerging talent. I built their primary web platform, creating a content hub that supports podcasts, editorial content, and community engagement for thousands of advertising professionals following the brand.

Timeline

September 2021 - December 2022

My Role

Lead Engineer responsible for designing and developing the full web platform, including the content system, podcast integration, and frontend experience.

Written in TypeScript
Private repository

Tech Stack

  • Next.js
  • Firestore
  • Firebase Cloud Functions

Key Features

  • 1Custom content management system allowing the team to publish blog posts and industry updates
  • 2Floating podcast miniplayer enabling listeners to continue playback while browsing the site
  • 3Dynamic article pages designed for fast publishing and easy content updates
  • 4Modern responsive interface optimized for both industry professionals and students
  • 5Serverless backend supporting scalable content delivery

Challenges & Solutions

Challenge

The Breaking & Entering team needed a flexible publishing workflow tailored to their editorial style rather than a traditional CMS.

Solution

Developed a custom CMS backed by Firestore that allowed editors to create and manage posts quickly while maintaining structured content for the frontend.

Challenge

Podcast listeners needed to seamlessly continue listening while navigating the site.

Solution

Implemented a floating audio miniplayer that persists across page navigation, providing a smooth listening experience similar to modern media platforms.

Challenge

The platform needed to support rapid content publishing without maintaining traditional server infrastructure.

Solution

Built a serverless backend using Firebase Cloud Functions and Firestore to handle content operations and scale automatically.

Outcomes & Impact

  • Delivered a modern content platform supporting podcasts, editorial content, and community engagement.
  • Enabled the Breaking & Entering team to independently publish and manage content through a custom CMS.
  • Created a seamless podcast listening experience directly within the web platform.