Full Stack Developer

I design and build beautifully simple things, and I love what I do.

Hi, I’m KJ. Nice to meet you.

I've had an obsession with technology since my first computer in '96. Since then, I've worked a variety of roles in the tech industry including owning a small business offering IT services, leading marketing and business development teams at two software startups, and cofounding a fintech startup.

More recently, I decided to level up my programming skills through Lambda School, ultimately completing the web development curriculum and earning a professional endorsement from the school.

Front-end Developer

I value clean, commented code and snappy, minimalist designs.

Languages & frameworks:

React, React Native, Redux, Sass, Less, JavaScript, HTML, CSS

Dev Tools:

  • Android Studio
  • Axios
  • Bootstrap
  • Bulma
  • Expo
  • Photoshop
  • Styled-components

Back-end Developer

I build complex, custom databases from scratch to production.

Languages & frameworks:

Node, Express, Knex, Apollo, GraphQL, Python, JavaScript, SQL

Dev Tools:

  • Heroku
  • JWT
  • Okta
  • PGAdmin
  • Postman
  • SQLite Studio
  • Vercel

Remote Experienced

I've led & collaborated with remote software teams for years.

Experiences I draw from:

Two software startups, Lambda School web development projects

Collaborative Tools:

  • CodeSandbox
  • Figma
  • GitHub
  • Google Suite
  • Slack
  • Trello/Asana
  • Zoom

My Recent Work

Here are a few projects I've worked on recently. Want to see more? Email me.

Lead Developer
An offline-first native Android app for nonprofit field operations in Africa.

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Back-end Developer (Node)
A web app for crowdfunding new startups in the Virtual Reality space.

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Solo Project
A mobile-first version of Conway's Game of Life, created in Expo (React Native).

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Front-end Developer
A React app for connecting trusted caretakers with families flying w/ children.

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Front-end Developer
A React app for AirBnB hosts to search local prices and optimize their listings.

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Solo Project
A fully-functional online calculator built with React.

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See more on GitHub

Interested in hiring me or collaborating?

I’m always open to exploring new project and employment opportunities.

Let's do this