InfluxDB 3 Hackathon Winner: Behind the Scenes of Nexus BMS for Smart Buildings
Session Date: Aug 19, 2025
Time: 8:00am (PT) | 3:00pm (GMT)
Join Andrew Jewell Sr. as he takes you behind the scenes of Nexus, the building management system that secured 2nd place in the InfluxDB 3 Hackathon. This technical deep dive explores how to build real-time industrial monitoring systems that bridge traditional building management with modern IoT capabilities.
You’ll discover how Nexus combines Next.js frontend with InfluxDB 3 for seamless real-time monitoring and historical data visualization of industrial HVAC equipment, including boilers, chillers, and pumps. Learn about the technical architecture, development challenges, and innovative solutions that enable direct equipment control, predictive maintenance, and energy optimization.
Key takeaways:
- Get a complete technical walkthrough of Nexus BMS architecture and how it leverages InfluxDB 3.
- Learn the technology stack choices behind monitoring and controlling industrial HVAC equipment in real-time.
- Discover how to implement predictive maintenance features, energy optimization algorithms, and intelligent alerting systems.
- Understand the development challenges faced during the hackathon and the innovative solutions that made Nexus a winner.
- See how real-world building management systems can benefit from modern time series databases and IoT integration.
Andrew Jewell
Creator of Nexus
Andrew Jewell is a software developer from Indiana with a fascinating journey into tech. For 17 years, he honed his problem-solving skills in the HVAC industry, a path that naturally evolved into specializing in controls and, ultimately, software development. Andrew's inherent hunger for knowledge and dedication to unraveling intricate challenges are the driving forces behind his successful dual career and his ongoing ambition to explore new frontiers in the tech landscape.
Charles Mahler
Technical Marketing Writer, InfluxData
Charles Mahler is a Technical Marketing Writer at InfluxData where he creates content to help educate users on the InfluxData and time series data ecosystem. Charles' background includes working in digital marketing and full-stack software development.
