Student TimeKeeper
Native macOS/iOS Apps with Secure Backend API
Technologies
A multi-platform monitoring solution consisting of native applications for macOS and iOS with a centralized backend API, designed with security and privacy as core requirements.
System Architecture
Backend API (Node.js/Express)
- RESTful API with comprehensive input validation - Prisma ORM for type-safe database operations - JWT-based authentication with refresh token rotation - Rate limiting and request throttling - Docker containerization for consistent deployment
macOS Application (Swift)
- Native macOS app built with Swift and AppKit - Secure keychain storage for credentials - Encrypted local data cache - Background process management - System event monitoring
iOS Application (SwiftUI)
- Privacy-focused design using Apple's Family Controls framework - Apple Sign-In integration - Background sync with battery optimization - Encrypted data transmission
Security & Compliance
- End-to-end encryption for sensitive data - FERPA and COPPA compliance measures - Privacy-preserving data model (no PII collection) - Audit logging and access controls
Key Highlights
- Built native macOS and iOS applications with secure data handling
- Implemented encrypted sync between clients and backend
- Designed privacy-compliant architecture (FERPA/COPPA)
- Created RESTful API with comprehensive security measures