Available for contract work

Nathan Van Kempen

Full Stack Engineer & Flight Instructor

Web engineering with a pilot's precision.

My Projects

Postflyte

Founder / Software Engineer • Aug 2025–present

A specialized networking platform for the aviation community that connects pilots for time-building partnerships, CFI services, and aircraft rentals.

Next.jsReactTypeScriptPythonFastAPIPostgreSQLTailwind CSSStripe APILeafletJWTRailwayVercel

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WebDev

Maui Plane Rides

Interactive aviation tour booking platform showcasing scenic flight experiences around Maui, Hawaii.

Maui Skydive

Interactive booking platform for Maui's only skydiving operation, featuring real-time reservations, photo/video packages, and tandem jumps from 10,000ft over Hawaii's scenic coastline.

Pacific Flight Academy

Modern flight school website showcasing aviation training programs, instructor profiles, and aircraft fleet. Hand-coded with Next.js, React, and Tailwind CSS.

Sky Sailing

Professional glider flight booking platform for Southern California's premier sailplane destination, featuring scenic flights, aerobatic experiences, and flight instruction at Warner Springs.

George's Aviation

Aviation services and maintenance website featuring comprehensive service offerings, aircraft maintenance capabilities, and contact information. Hand-coded with Next.js, React, and Tailwind CSS.

Aviation + Software Engineering

As a certificated flight instructor and commercial pilot, I understand the aviation industry's unique challenges: complex regulations, safety-critical operations, and the need for precision. I build SEO-optimized websites and web platforms that help flight schools and aviation businesses attract more customers, generate more revenue, and grow their online presence — combining technical expertise with deep domain knowledge.

Work

Fidare Health Co

Lead Cloud Infrastructure & Data Engineer • Aug 2024–present

Architected HIPAA-compliant AWS infrastructure and designed an ERP system to efficiently process healthcare data for multiple clinics, enabling scalable real-time data access and reporting.

AWSPythonPostgreSQLMongoDBDocker+2

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Financial Engineering Firm

Lead Data Engineer • Oct 2024–present

Developed a comprehensive ledger management system to manage financial data for multiple clients with uniform data storage, automated data processing, and enhanced reporting capabilities.

PythonETLData Pipelines

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Commercial ASELInstrument AirplaneCFICFIIAGI / IGI