Available for contract work

Nathan Van Kempen

Full Stack Engineer & Flight Instructor

Web engineering with a pilot's precision.

Aviation + 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 web platforms that solve real business problems for flight schools, aviation organizations, and pilots — combining technical expertise with deep domain knowledge.

Projects / WebDev

Postflyte

Founder / Software Engineer • Aug 2025–present

A platform connecting pilots, CFIs, and flight schools: digital logbook, DPE gouge sharing, aircraft rental listings, and community forums.

Next.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSPostgreSQLSupabase+1

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Maui Plane Rides

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

Maui Aviators

Modern aviation website featuring flight training programs, scenic tours, and aircraft rentals in Maui, Hawaii.

Work

Fidare Health Co

Lead Data & Cloud Engineer • Aug 2024–present

Developed entire ERP system, migrated ERP to AWS, and deployed Rocket.Chat on AWS for HIPAA-compliant clinic operations and communications.

AWSPythonPostgreSQLETLDocker

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Financial Engineering Firm

Lead Data Engineer • Oct 2024–present

Multi-client ledger system with unified data pipelines, standardized storage schema, data scrubbing, and reporting tools for on-demand financial statements and analytics.

PythonETL

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Commercial ASELInstrument AirplaneCFICFIIAGI / IGI