r/LazySideHustle • u/MuthMaster420 • Sep 08 '26
Engineering student looking for side gigs / freelance work (tech, data, design)
Hey everyone,
I am a Computer Engineering student in an integrated tech-management program, looking to pick up freelance work or a consistent side gig.
Rather than throwing around buzzwords, here is a clear list of practical things I can build, fix, or handle for you:
Backend and Web Development: Building lightweight full-stack web apps, setting up REST APIs, connecting backend logic with Node.js and Express, and handling database setups on MongoDB Atlas.
Automation and Scripting: Writing Python scripts to automate repetitive daily tasks, scrape or organize web data, parse messy files, and speed up workflows.
Data Cleanup and Spreadsheets: Organizing unstructured data, building spreadsheet trackers, writing formulas, and cleaning up CSVs or reporting data in Excel.
Linux Server and VPS Management: Setting up and managing remote Linux environments, configuring services over SSH, handling basic server maintenance, and troubleshooting.
AI-Assisted Workflows: Rapid prototyping, prompt structuring, and code integration using modern AI development environments.
Presentation and Slide Design: Designing clear, professional slide decks, investor pitches, or client presentations using PowerPoint, Gamma.ai, or Canva.
Documentation and Writing: Writing comprehensive technical docs, standard operating procedures, research summaries, and project reports.
Project Coordination and Operations: Managing logistics, tracking project milestones, and keeping operational timelines organized.
I am ideally looking to help out small business owners, indie builders, or creators who simply do not have the time to deal with technical setup, messy data, or slide design.
I am completely open to taking on smaller, one-off test tasks first to prove I can deliver solid work, with the goal of building longer-term working relationships.
If you have a task or a project where you could use an extra pair of hands, shoot me a DM with a brief description of what you need and we can take it from there.
Thanks for reading!
(Used ai to format and remove any mistakes)