I’m a principal application developer who enjoys building reliable enterprise full-stack web and mobile systems end to end, from initial concept through production deployment. My background spans financial services, insurance, e-commerce, legal research, and food supply chain management—where I’ve designed complex software using SOLID principles, clean code, and thorough unit testing. I like working across modern stacks (React/Next.js with TypeScript on the frontend and C#/Node.js with Azure on the backend), and I’m especially focused on practical engineering outcomes—shipping features, maintaining quality through code reviews, and mentoring teams. I also integrate AI tools like GitHub Copilot and Claude to speed up debugging, autocomplete, and test drafting in a human-in-the-loop workflow.

Jeffrey D. Knutson

I’m a principal application developer who enjoys building reliable enterprise full-stack web and mobile systems end to end, from initial concept through production deployment. My background spans financial services, insurance, e-commerce, legal research, and food supply chain management—where I’ve designed complex software using SOLID principles, clean code, and thorough unit testing. I like working across modern stacks (React/Next.js with TypeScript on the frontend and C#/Node.js with Azure on the backend), and I’m especially focused on practical engineering outcomes—shipping features, maintaining quality through code reviews, and mentoring teams. I also integrate AI tools like GitHub Copilot and Claude to speed up debugging, autocomplete, and test drafting in a human-in-the-loop workflow.

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I’m a principal application developer who enjoys building reliable enterprise full-stack web and mobile systems end to end, from initial concept through production deployment. My background spans financial services, insurance, e-commerce, legal research, and food supply chain management—where I’ve designed complex software using SOLID principles, clean code, and thorough unit testing.

I like working across modern stacks (React/Next.js with TypeScript on the frontend and C#/Node.js with Azure on the backend), and I’m especially focused on practical engineering outcomes—shipping features, maintaining quality through code reviews, and mentoring teams. I also integrate AI tools like GitHub Copilot and Claude to speed up debugging, autocomplete, and test drafting in a human-in-the-loop workflow.

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Work Experience

AXIS Insurance (Microservices) at Alpha FMC (Contracted through Smart Vibes Inc.)
January 1, 2026 - Present
Build microservices using C# and Azure Functions with SQL Server, Azure Service Bus, and App Insights. Develop APIs and data contracts using JSON/XML and implement REST endpoints with an Azure-first architecture designed for reliability and observability.
Frontend Developer (Financial Advisor Web App) at High Peak / Prudential
March 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Develop a responsive React frontend web application for financial advisors. Implement secure user registration and login flows using AWS Cognito and AWS Lambda, and use AWS CloudWatch for monitoring and visibility into production behavior.
Mobile App Developer (iOS/Android) at First Manhattan
March 1, 2024 - Present
Write and maintain iOS and Android mobile applications using React Native and Expo, implemented via Visual Studio Code toolchains. Integrate native biometrics and push notifications, and manage complex application state using the State Reducer Pattern for predictable behavior and maintainable flows.
Principal Consultant & Application Developer at Alpha FMC (Contracted through Smart Vibes Inc.)
March 1, 2024 - Present
Provide principal-level consulting and application development across enterprise solutions, focusing on building and maintaining complex systems with a strong emphasis on quality, maintainability, and modern cloud-native practices. Responsibilities include designing backend services (microservices/serverless), building and evolving frontend and mobile experiences, and supporting operational needs with telemetry and messaging infrastructure.
Lead Frontend Developer at Digital Realty, Inc.
August 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024
Serve as technical lead and individual contributor for an offshore development team of 10 contractors. Build portal user interfaces with React, Next.js, and Web Components deployed on Azure App Services. Lead code reviews, enforce code quality metrics, and manage Git branching and tagging practices to support a stable release process.
President / Principal Consultant at Good Guy Consulting
August 1, 2008 - December 1, 2023
Lead a consulting practice delivering custom software solutions across industries. Build and maintain web applications and component libraries, implement authentication and mapping features, and create internal tools that improve business workflows. Examples include building a greenfield web application with React, C# .NET Web API, and Google Maps API; creating reusable React/Redux component libraries for global food ordering; re-platforming cross-border e-commerce experiences with React/Node/Express; and developing internal credit audit tools with React/Redux.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems at Minnesota State University Moorhead
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2026

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Real Estate & Construction, Manufacturing