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I’m building a nonprofit smart-locker network and need a developer to stand up the entire backend plus a lightweight web dashboard. The lockers will be opened only after a biometric match—ideally fingerprint or facial recognition—so the API you create must handle secure enrollment, matching, and audit logging without ever storing conventional IDs, phone numbers, or payment data. Core requirements • RESTful (or GraphQL) API hosted on AWS, with a clean data model for lockers, users, and biometric templates • Biometric logic that can accept fingerprint or facial recognition data, hash it securely, and return match / no-match results in under two seconds • Automatic locker assignment, occupancy tracking, and remote release commands, exposed through a simple JSON interface for the IoT locker controller • Admin dashboard with full access to every feature (user search, live locker status, override release, logs). A limited “demo” role will show read-only metrics for stakeholders • Encryption at rest and in transit, plus sensible key rotation and IAM policies • Written in either Node.js or Python—whichever lets you deliver clean, test-covered code quickly Deliverables 1. Source code with Dockerfile and README for local spin-up 2. Deployed stack on my AWS account (API Gateway / Lambda or an EC2-based service, plus an RDS or DynamoDB backend) 3. Minimal front-end dashboard (React or simple server-rendered pages) styled just enough for internal use 4. Postman collection and API schema docs 5. One-hour hand-off session If you’ve connected hardware over MQTT, used AWS IoT Core, or have prior security/CISSP experience, please mention it—those skills will move you to the top of the list.
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With a decade of experience in building secure and scalable systems, my team at ZAWN Tech excels in solving complex problems - just like the one your non-profit smart locker network requires. Our mastery over Javascript, especially in Node.js, assures a substantial backend for your API hosted on AWS with a clean data model for lockers, users, and biometric templates. Not just this, we're well-acquainted with Django as well which comes useful for the challenges your project entails. Security is of utmost importance to us. We are familiar with encryption methodologies that protect user's valuable information while still offering seamless user experience. Our expertise across platforms such as AngularJS and React Native will ensure your frontend interface is not only sleek but also incredibly intuitive. In addition to providing full access to every feature on the admin dashboard including, user search, live locker status, override release logs and read-only metrics for stakeholders. Above all, what makes us the prime candidate for this job is our comprehensive knowledge of Restful APIs and prior encryption and security experience. We've successfully dealt with similar engagements in the past, like building applications using Internet of Things (IoT) and MQTT protocols, as well as using AWS IoT Core. Should you need references or further demonstration of our skills in these areas please don't hesitate to ask.
$500,005 USD in 7 days
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Hello, As a talented and seasoned professional from Live Experts, I believe my skillset in Python, Java, and AngularJS make me the perfect fit for your biometric smart locker backend and dashboard project. Over the years, I have honed my expertise in software and system development. Specifically, I have gained proficiency in encryption at rest and in transit - an essential capability required in your project to ensure all data is handled securely. I have hands-on experience with sensitive data like biometric templates, thanks to my background in Machine Learning and Deep Learning. I understand the paramount importance of secure enrollment, matching, and audit logging without ever storing conventional IDs, phone numbers or payment data. My knowledge of Docker makes dealing with your chosen API (either RESTful or GraphQL) on AWS a breeze Thanks!
$1,000,000 USD in 2 days
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With over 10 years of experience in web and mobile development, including expertise in building secure and scalable solutions, I understand the challenges you face in creating a Biometric Smart Locker Backend & Dashboard for your nonprofit smart-locker network. The need for a robust API that handles biometric recognition without compromising data security is paramount to the success of your project. In the realm of secure and efficient backend development, I have successfully delivered projects in the FinTech and HealthTech sectors, where data privacy and encryption are crucial components. My experience aligns perfectly with your requirements for a RESTful API on AWS, biometric logic for fingerprint/facial recognition, and an admin dashboard with full access control. By entrusting me with your project, you can expect a seamless integration of biometric technology, secure data handling, and a user-friendly dashboard that meets your organizational needs. Let's collaborate to bring your vision to life. Feel free to message me to discuss further details and take the next steps towards realizing your biometric smart locker network. Thank you for considering my proposal.
$800,000 USD in 15 days
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With almost two decades of experience and a long list of finished projects, I am confident in my ability to deliver not only the backend and dashboard you need for your biometric smart locker system but a one-stop app with a network that connects the administrative team for ease of management. My expertise in Node.js and Python makes me the best candidate for this project as they align perfectly with your preferred languages. Moreover, my blockchain proficiency is something to look into for your nonprofit project. Having handled security, just like the one you require, my work has always been compliant with secure hashes and data transfer, which I envision to be essential in this project. Alongside these, I have solid experience working with AWS services and deploying web-based applications on it. Lastly, my passion and sheer precision distinguish me as a creative problem-solver in complex projects like yours. I am focused on delivering high-quality results within the stipulated timeframe while ensuring we maintain transparency every step of the way. Let's ensure an impactful impact towards your mission!
$500,005 USD in 90 days
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I HAVE BUILT SECURE IOT-BACKED ACCESS CONTROL & BIOMETRIC VERIFICATION PLATFORMS WHERE PRIVACY, SPEED, AND AUDITABILITY ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE. I propose a fully custom backend + lightweight web dashboard for your nonprofit smart-locker network, designed to operate without storing conventional identities (no phone, payment, or personal IDs) while ensuring fast and secure biometric access. Core Backend Features: • RESTful or GraphQL API on AWS (Lambda + API Gateway or EC2) • Clean data models for lockers, anonymous users, sessions, and biometric templates • Fingerprint or facial biometric enrollment & matching (secure hashing, <2s response) • No raw biometric or personal data stored—privacy-first architecture Security & Infrastructure: • Encryption at rest and in transit • Proper IAM roles, secrets management, and key rotation • Dockerized services with test coverage • AWS IoT Core / MQTT support if required Admin Dashboard: • Full admin role: user lookup (anonymous IDs), live locker status, overrides, logs • Read-only demo role for stakeholders • Minimal React or server-rendered UI for internal use Deliverables: • Complete source code + Dockerfile + README • Deployed AWS stack (API, DB, IoT integration) • Postman collection & API schema docs • 1-hour handover session • 2 YEARS FREE ongoing support post-launch • Fast communication and immediate start
$20,000 USD in 35 days
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Hello, I have 5+ years of experience in MERN, MEAN, and full-stack development, building secure, scalable backend systems and lightweight dashboards. Your smart-locker platform aligns well with my background in API design, authentication systems, and AWS-based deployments. I can build a Node.js (or Python) backend with a clean REST/GraphQL architecture, secure biometric template handling (hashed and encrypted), fast match/no-match logic, and a well-structured data model for lockers, users, and audit logs. The system will expose simple JSON APIs for IoT controllers, support automatic locker assignment, real-time occupancy tracking, and remote release commands. On AWS, I can deploy using API Gateway + Lambda or EC2, with RDS/DynamoDB, encryption at rest and in transit, IAM-based access control, and sensible key rotation. I’ll also deliver a minimal React-based admin dashboard with full and demo roles, showing live locker status, user search, overrides, and logs. You’ll receive Dockerized source code, README, Postman collection, API schema, and clear documentation, plus a handover session. I focus on clean, testable code, performance, and security-first design. Happy to discuss architecture choices and timelines. Best, Bhargav
$500,005 USD in 7 days
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From the backend to the web dashboard, I am confident in my ability to produce robust, efficient code that will fit your nonprofit's biometric smart locker network needs. As an experienced developer with 8+ years under my belt, I have worked on diverse projects, honing and perfecting my craft along the way. My proficiency in Node.js and Python makes me more than qualified to meet your project requirements. Security is of paramount importance when developing applications, especially ones that handle sensitive data like yours. That's why my skills in encryption and secure data handling will be a great asset to your project. I understand your emphasis on privacy with no storage of conventional IDs or payment data, and I assure you that I can build an API that not only guarantees user privacy but also maintains fast response times, no matter whether it's for biometric matching or other functions. Moreover, I've worked with similar technologies before which would be beneficial as per your additional consideration. These include connecting hardware over MQTT, AWS IoT Core integrations, and prior security/CISSP experience demonstrating familiarity with protocols that ensure data security. With a clear understanding of your requirements and hands-on experience, I am excited about the possibility of working together on this project. Let's bring practicality and innovation together to create a functional and secure system for your smart lockers.
$500,005 USD in 7 days
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With over 12 years’ experience, I, Divya, and my team of experts at CodeNomad are the perfect fit for your Biometric Smart Locker Backend & Dashboard project. We offer the proficiency you require in Node.js, Python(Django, Flask framework), API Development among others. Notably, we have prior experience connecting hardware over MQTT and utilizing AWS IoT Core - skills that I am confident will be invaluable in delivering the swift, efficient and secure service you need. For usercentric projects of this nature, my understanding is that clean code design and impeccable security are unparalleled importance to you, and more so for a nonprofit organization. We are well-versed in RESTful or GraphQL API development hosted on AWS that securely handles sensitive data like biometric templates without storing them – considering our long history with AWS services like Lambdas and RDS paired with strict encryption protocols. Specifically, I've efficiently delivered similar APIs before; automatic locker assignment and full administrative functions from your core requirements? Been there done that! Thanks....
$500,005 USD in 7 days
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Hi I can build the full backend and lightweight dashboard for your nonprofit smart-locker network, including secure biometric enrollment/matching, locker assignment logic, and a clean AWS-hosted API ready for IoT integration. My experience spans AWS Lambda/API Gateway architectures, biometric template hashing and matching, and IoT device control via REST/MQTT, which aligns directly with your need for sub-two-second match responses and robust audit trails without storing PII. A key challenge is handling fingerprint/face templates securely while keeping the flow fast, and I’ll address this using encrypted template storage, salted hashing or feature-vector embeddings, and optimized inference paths suited for Lambda or containerized EC2 services. Your admin dashboard will allow full management (users, lockers, overrides, logs), while a read-only demo role will expose safe metrics to stakeholders. I’ll deliver a Dockerized codebase, AWS deployment (API Gateway + Lambda or EC2 + RDS/DynamoDB), full Postman collection, and API documentation, plus a hand-off session. Thanks, Hercules
$500,005 USD in 200 days
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As an Electrical Engineer with a Master's in Embedded Systems and a specific focus on firmware development,``` I possess a unique skill set that combines hardware, software, and intelligent connectivity- the perfect match for your biometric smart locker backend and dashboard project. I have extensive experience in developing secure IoT systems from scratch, including building robust RESTful (or GraphQL) APIs and clean data models in AWS environments using Node.js or Python. Your project's core requirements including biometric logic for fingerprint or facial recognition, locker assignment and occupancy tracking, automatic release commands, and a secure admin dashboard are all skills I have mastered throughout my career.``` My ability to handle ```encryption at rest and in transit``` while providing IAM policies is further enhanced by my prior experience in security and CISSIP.
$500,000 USD in 90 days
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Hi, We’ve built similar systems that use biometric data for user authentication, including a product that uses facial recognition to verify users against government databases. We also have extensive experience with AWS IoT and MQTT, having developed solutions that connect IoT devices with AWS services. For your project, we can use a dedicated AWS service called Amazon Rekognition, which is optimized for facial recognition and can handle large volumes of images. This way, we can avoid the complexities of managing and securing sensitive data ourselves. We can also provide a fully functional front-end with user roles, so admins can manage users and view logs, while regular users can only access their own data. Let’s schedule a 10-minute introductory call to discuss your project in more detail and see if I’m the right fit for your needs. I’m looking forward to hearing more about this exciting project. Best regards, Adil
$593,100.07 USD in 21 days
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Hello, I’ve reviewed your requirement and understand you need a secure backend + lightweight dashboard for a nonprofit smart-locker network with biometric access, audit logging, and IoT control, all built with strong security and AWS deployment. I have 10+ years of experience, I can deliver a clean, test-covered backend in Node.js or Python, with a simple React dashboard. I follow AGILE methodology, provide complete source code, and offer 2 years of free ongoing support, including guidance from setup to final deployment and hand-off. What I will build: RESTful API (or GraphQL) hosted on AWS (API Gateway + Lambda or EC2) Secure biometric workflow: enrollment, hashing, matching (<2 seconds), no personal IDs stored Locker management: auto-assignment, occupancy tracking, remote release via JSON interface Admin dashboard: user search, live locker status, override release, audit logs Demo role: read-only metrics for stakeholders Security: encryption in transit & at rest, key rotation, strict IAM policies Deliverables include: Source code + Dockerfile + README Deployed AWS stack (RDS/DynamoDB, API Gateway, Lambda/EC2) Minimal React dashboard Postman collection + API schema docs 1-hour hand-off session I also have experience with AWS IoT Core / MQTT and strong security practices. I have a few questions to ask regarding the project to proceed further in chat. Awaiting your positive response. Thanks
$500 USD in 7 days
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Nice to meet you ,The requirements of your project match my areas of work and skills, to introduce myself. My name is Anthony Muñoz and i am the lead engineer for DS Pro IT agency. I have worked for over 10 years as a Full-Stack and software development engineer and have successfully done multiple jobs. It will be a pleasure to work together to make your project. Feel free to discuss about the project with me, greetings.
$896,286 USD in 7 days
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Hello Dear! I write to introduce myself. I'm Engineer Toriqul Islam. I was born and grew up in Bangladesh. I speak and write in English like native people. I am a B.S.C. Engineer of Computer Science & Engineering. I completed my graduation from Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology ( RUET). I love to work on Web Design & Development project. Web Design & development: I am a full-stack web developer with more than 10 years of experience. My design Approach is Always Modern and simple, which attracts people towards it. I have built websites for a wide variety of industries. I have worked with a lot of companies and built astonishing websites. All Clients have good reviews about me. Client Satisfaction is my first Priority. Technologies We Use: Custom Websites Development Using ======>Full Stack Development. 1. HTML5 2. CSS3 3. Bootstrap4 4. jQuery 5. JavaScript 6. Angular JS 7. React JS 8. Node JS 9. WordPress 10. PHP 11. Ruby on Rails 12. MYSQL 13. Laravel 14. .Net 15. CodeIgniter 16. React Native 17. SQL / MySQL 18. Mobile app development 19. Python 20. MongoDB What you'll get? • Fully Responsive Website on All Devices • Reusable Components • Quick response • Clean, tested and documented code • Completely met deadlines and requirements • Clear communication You are cordially welcome to discuss your project. Thank You! Best Regards, Toriqul Islam
$10,000 USD in 21 days
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Hi, I’m Jiayin, and this is a mission-driven project with serious technical depth—exactly the kind of work I enjoy. Building a biometric-gated system without relying on conventional identity data requires careful architecture, strong crypto hygiene, and fast, deterministic APIs. I’ve worked on secure, event-driven platforms and IoT-connected services where latency, auditability, and least-privilege access are non-negotiable, and I’m comfortable owning the stack from infrastructure through dashboard. For implementation, I’d design an AWS-native architecture (API Gateway + Lambda or containerized services, depending on throughput needs) with encrypted storage in RDS/DynamoDB, strict IAM boundaries, and full logging. Biometric templates would never be stored raw; instead we’d handle them as transformed, irreversible representations suitable for matching, with clear lifecycle controls. Locker controllers would interact through a tight JSON contract (or MQTT/AWS IoT Core if preferred) to handle assignment, occupancy, and remote release in near real time. The admin dashboard would expose powerful controls for staff while the demo role stays read-only and safe for stakeholders.
$500,005 USD in 7 days
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✋ Hi there. I can build a secure, fully functional backend and lightweight dashboard for your biometric smart-locker network, handling enrollment, matching, and audit logging without storing personal identifiers. ✔️ I have strong experience designing RESTful APIs and IoT integrations on AWS, including Lambda/EC2 setups, RDS/DynamoDB backends, and secure key management. In previous projects, I’ve implemented biometric matching systems with hashed templates, sub-second response times, and comprehensive audit logging, ensuring compliance with privacy and security best practices. ✔️ For your project, I will develop the API to manage lockers, users, and biometric templates, implement secure fingerprint/facial recognition logic, handle automatic locker assignment and remote release, and create a minimal React dashboard for admin oversight. Demo roles with read-only access will be configured, and all endpoints will be fully documented with a Postman collection. ✔️ I will deploy the stack to your AWS account, configure encryption at rest and in transit, apply IAM policies and key rotation, and deliver clear Docker-based local setup instructions. A hand-off session will ensure your team can manage and maintain the system smoothly. Let’s discuss your hardware setup and preferred AWS architecture so we can deliver a secure, fast, and maintainable solution. Best regards, Mykhaylo
$500,005 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I’m excited about the opportunity to contribute to your project. With experience designing secure, privacy-first backends on AWS and building lightweight internal dashboards, I can deliver a clean Node.js or Python-based API that handles biometric enrollment and matching, locker assignment, and audit logging with strong encryption, IAM controls, and fast response times suitable for real-world IoT use. I’ll architect the system to avoid storing conventional identifiers, integrate smoothly with locker controllers via JSON, and deploy everything into your AWS account with Dockerized services, clear API docs, and a minimal React-based admin interface for full and demo access. You can expect well-structured, test-covered code, straightforward local and cloud setup, and a smooth handoff so your team can operate and extend the platform with confidence. Best regards, Juan
$500,005 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I’m Karthik — a Cloud & Backend Architect with 10+ years of experience building secure, API-driven platforms and IoT-integrated systems on AWS. Your nonprofit smart-locker initiative is impactful, and I’d be excited to help design a privacy-first, highly secure backend. **How I’ll Deliver:** ✅ AWS-hosted REST API with a clean schema for lockers, biometric templates, and audit logs ✅ Secure biometric workflow using encrypted templates (no storage of personal identifiers) with sub-2 second match response ✅ Automated locker assignment, occupancy tracking, and remote release via JSON for IoT controllers ✅ Lightweight admin dashboard (React) with role-based access + demo view ✅ Encryption at rest/in transit, IAM best practices, and key rotation ✅ Fully containerized setup with Docker, tests, README, Postman collection, and API docs **Relevant Experience:** • Built secure authentication systems and high-availability cloud backends • Integrated hardware via MQTT and AWS IoT Core • Strong focus on security, compliance, and audit-ready architectures **Timeline:** 6–8 weeks for production-ready deployment **Availability:** Immediate start with structured milestones and clear communication If you need a developer who prioritizes security, reliability, and clean architecture, I’d be glad to partner with you to bring this system to life.
$999,995 USD in 7 days
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I'll build a secure backend with a lightweight web dashboard for the nonprofit smart-locker network, using a RESTful or GraphQL API hosted on AWS, with biometric logic for fingerprint or facial recognition, and provide a simple JSON interface for the IoT locker controller, along with a minimal frontend dashboard and necessary documentation, adapting to the proposed budget. Waiting for your response in chat! Best Regards.
$524,672 USD in 3 days
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I can build the backend and lightweight dashboard for your biometric smart locker network. Your focus on secure, fast biometric enrollment and matching without storing sensitive IDs aligns well with best practices I follow for data privacy and security. I will create a scalable RESTful API using Node.js hosted on AWS with MongoDB or CouchDB as the NoSQL database to handle lockers, users, and biometric templates. Biometric data will be securely hashed and processed to deliver sub-2-second match responses. The API will support locker assignment, occupancy tracking, remote release commands, and robust audit logging. For the admin dashboard, I suggest AngularJS to build a responsive interface with full user and locker management, logs access, and permission roles including demo access for stakeholders. My approach ensures clean architecture, reliable performance, and easy maintenance for future scalability. Should I prepare a concise technical outline before starting?
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