My coding journey kicked off on Geocities, where I crafted a page dedicated to my favorite comic book heroes. A move to Hawaii marked a pivotal chapter, immersing myself fully into the coding world. Eventually I became an instructor. It was immensely joyful guiding young minds towards success and watching their careers grow. While working with high-end clients, I've sharpened my skills and embraced the importance of clean, efficient code. Off the screen, I cherish dad moments, catch waves on my paddle board, and hone my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu skills.
July 2024 - Present
Developing a robust frontend developer tool using React and a CLI-based workflow to streamline application generation and enhance productivity. Responsible for creating boilerplate code for frontend applications, managing versioning, and collaborating closely with developers to ensure smooth integration and optimal performance. Focused on delivering efficient solutions for form data collection and improving overall development workflows
Jan 2021 - Present
Utilized Gatsby’s server-side rendering for dynamic meta tags, improving content discovery. Designed a badge system for user achievements and implemented a CI/CD pipeline using GitHub actions for efficient deployment.
Jun 2022 - Feb 2024
Led frontend development using Svelte and introduced Segment analytics. Crafted a dynamic NFT tool for artists, integrating seamlessly with Unity. Enhanced user experience by implementing a Zendesk help center and integrating data-driven analytics.
Oct 2019 - Jan 2021
Revamped a React Native app, introducing new design elements and features. Spearheaded the creation of a media player-based news feed and customized client solutions using Craft CMS and Twig templates.
Sep 2017 - Aug 2019
Orchestrated the company website's redevelopment, collaborating with designers on UI/UX and utilizing modern tech stacks like Docker for deployment. Championed Scrum methodologies, ensuring efficient project delivery. Parallelly, as the Jr. DevLeague Lead Instructor, innovated curricula for Hawaii schools, significantly boosting enrollment, and mentored students to hackathon victories.
Email: hello@jaygiang.dev
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnathangiang