I've spent my recent time as the solo frontend engineer in a fast-paced YC startup environment, owning the entire web platform and driving features from core architecture to revenue-driving launches. I'm at my best when I act as the bridge between UX and Backend—translating designs into quality code and helping define the APIs that power them. I'm expert in React, TypeScript, and Next.js, with a heavy emphasis on shipping clean, maintainable UI that moves the needle for the business.…

Benjamin J. Adams

I've spent my recent time as the solo frontend engineer in a fast-paced YC startup environment, owning the entire web platform and driving features from core architecture to revenue-driving launches. I'm at my best when I act as the bridge between UX and Backend—translating designs into quality code and helping define the APIs that power them. I'm expert in React, TypeScript, and Next.js, with a heavy emphasis on shipping clean, maintainable UI that moves the needle for the business.…

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Skills

Experience Level

GraphQL
Expert
TypeScript
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
CSS
Expert
Tailwind
Expert
Node.js
Expert
PostgreSQL
Expert
SQL
Expert
Docker
Expert
Express
Expert
Jira
Expert
Kubernetes
Intermediate
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Work Experience

Senior Frontend Engineer at Pointhound (YC S23)
February 1, 2025 - Present
Solo frontend engineer responsible for the entire web platform. I own everything that's not the backend. Built and launched core revenue features, including Paid Email Deals and real-time Flight Deal text alerts.
Senior Frontend Engineer at Highnote (Remote)
May 1, 2022 - February 1, 2025
Led the development of risk-fraud tooling and customer-facing dashboard features using React, TypeScript, GraphQL, and Next.js. Designed and built an API Explorer for documentation, improving developer experience. Scaled the dashboard and admin panel from pre-Series A to handle high-volume traffic post-Series B. Established core frontend architecture: rate-limiting strategies, alert/toast handling, and reusable component patterns. Conducted UI/UX reviews, GraphQL schema reviews, and frontend code reviews to ensure high product quality. Tech stack: React, TypeScript, GraphQL, Next.js, Tailwind, Vercel, Apollo, Cypress.
Senior Frontend Engineer at Koniag Government Services (Remote)
February 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Modernized USDA’s existing web application by migrating to GraphQL, React, and Next.js. Optimized UI components for performance and accessibility, ensuring compliance with government standards.
Frontend Software Engineer at onXmaps (Remote)
November 1, 2018 - February 1, 2022
Developed React-based marketing components, interactive ads, in-app messaging, and A/B testing frameworks. Led cross-functional collaboration with UX designers, marketing teams, and stakeholders to improve conversion rates. Provided technical guidance and contributed to full-stack solutions within the marketing department.
Junior Software Engineer at Google
July 1, 2016 - November 1, 2018
Worked with Google's Brand Studio to develop and maintain high-traffic marketing pages for Google products. Implemented static site generators, A/B testing, localization, and accessibility improvements.

Education

BS in Computer Science at Montana State University
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment

Skills

Experience Level

GraphQL
Expert
TypeScript
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
CSS
Expert
Tailwind
Expert
Node.js
Expert
PostgreSQL
Expert
SQL
Expert
Docker
Expert
Express
Expert
Jira
Expert
Kubernetes
Intermediate
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