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I am a full-stack TypeScript/JavaScript developer who takes great pride in the readability and type safety of my code. Coming from a design background, I have a keen eye for aesthetics and apply this when working with user interfaces. Over the years I have had the opportunity to work with many technologies across a wide variety of projects and industries, and I enjoy sharing knowledge and mentoring others along the way.…I am a full-stack TypeScript/JavaScript developer who takes great pride in the readability and type safety of my code. Coming from a design background, I have a keen eye for aesthetics and apply this when working with user interfaces. Over the years I have had the opportunity to work with many technologies across a wide variety of projects and industries, and I enjoy sharing knowledge and mentoring others along the way.

Jake Smith

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Full Stack Developer, Front-End Developer, Back-End Developer, +2

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I am a full-stack TypeScript/JavaScript developer who takes great pride in the readability and type safety of my code. Coming from a design background, I have a keen eye for aesthetics and apply this when working with user interfaces. Over the years I have had the opportunity to work with many technologies across a wide variety of projects and industries, and I enjoy sharing knowledge and mentoring others along the way.…I am a full-stack TypeScript/JavaScript developer who takes great pride in the readability and type safety of my code. Coming from a design background, I have a keen eye for aesthetics and apply this when working with user interfaces. Over the years I have had the opportunity to work with many technologies across a wide variety of projects and industries, and I enjoy sharing knowledge and mentoring others along the way.

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United Kingdom

I am a full-stack TypeScript/JavaScript developer who takes great pride in the readability and type safety of my code. Coming from a design background, I have a keen eye for aesthetics and apply this when working with user interfaces.

Over the years I have had the opportunity to work with many technologies across a wide variety of projects and industries, and I enjoy sharing knowledge and mentoring others along the way.

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German

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Work Experience

Lead Frontend Developer at DabApps

November 4, 2013 - April 8, 2021

Lead Developer at Automation Squared

April 15, 2021 - April 30, 2022

Lead Frontend Developer at Tillo

May 24, 2024 - April 17, 2025

Director/Full-stack Developer at BlinkOrb

April 27, 2022 - Present

Full-Stack Developer at BlinkOrb

April 1, 2022 - Present

Founded BlinkOrb; responsible for frontend and backend web/mobile apps; led technology decisions; built embedded React Native components; spearheaded the migration from Firebase to a custom Node.js API; collaborated with designers and mentored junior developers.

Lead Frontend Developer at Dab Apps

November 1, 2013 - April 1, 2021

Frontend design and development for web and mobile apps, and leading frontend technology decisions. Notable projects include Habitual (React Native) and Riviera Circle (React Native). Migrated large dynamic WordPress forms to a React-based architecture; contributed to multiple client projects; mentored frontend engineers.

Lead Developer at Huckle Tree

August 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021

Overhauled CMS headless setup and React/Next.js app; implemented modern frontend architecture to save development time and improve maintainability.

Lead Frontend Developer at Tillo (Reward Cloud Limited)

May 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025

Leading frontend design and development to bring Tillo's primary app into the modern era; guiding frontend architecture and delivering scalable UI components.

Lead Developer at Logged (React/React Native / NodeJS)

April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023

Led frontend and backend development for React/React Native projects, established best practices, and helped migrate Firebase-based workflows to a NodeJS API.

Education

BA Hons Digital Media Design at University of Brighton

September 24, 2012 - June 26, 2013

FDA Digital Media Design at University of Brighton

September 27, 2010 - June 27, 2012

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Digital Media Design at University of Brighton

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Digital Media Design at University of Brighton

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013

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Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Energy & Utilities, Gaming, Healthcare, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education