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I'm a self-starting full-stack developer and creative technologist with a passion for agile workflows, iterative development, and cloud-first solutions. I build across the stack with React, Angular, Next.js, Svelte, and Vue.js on the frontend, and Python, Node.js, .NET, and SQL on the backend, deploying to AWS and other cloud platforms. My career spans media and entertainment, from CNN and NPR to Parkwood Entertainment, where I led front-end and back-end initiatives, migrated legacy systems to cloud-based platforms, and built CI/CD pipelines to accelerate delivery. I enjoy turning complex requirements into clean code and delightful user experiences, and I thrive in collaborative environments that bring product, design, and engineering together.…I'm a self-starting full-stack developer and creative technologist with a passion for agile workflows, iterative development, and cloud-first solutions. I build across the stack with React, Angular, Next.js, Svelte, and Vue.js on the frontend, and Python, Node.js, .NET, and SQL on the backend, deploying to AWS and other cloud platforms. My career spans media and entertainment, from CNN and NPR to Parkwood Entertainment, where I led front-end and back-end initiatives, migrated legacy systems to cloud-based platforms, and built CI/CD pipelines to accelerate delivery. I enjoy turning complex requirements into clean code and delightful user experiences, and I thrive in collaborative environments that bring product, design, and engineering together.

TJ Johnson

Web Developer, Full Stack Developer, Front-End Developer, +3

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I'm a self-starting full-stack developer and creative technologist with a passion for agile workflows, iterative development, and cloud-first solutions. I build across the stack with React, Angular, Next.js, Svelte, and Vue.js on the frontend, and Python, Node.js, .NET, and SQL on the backend, deploying to AWS and other cloud platforms. My career spans media and entertainment, from CNN and NPR to Parkwood Entertainment, where I led front-end and back-end initiatives, migrated legacy systems to cloud-based platforms, and built CI/CD pipelines to accelerate delivery. I enjoy turning complex requirements into clean code and delightful user experiences, and I thrive in collaborative environments that bring product, design, and engineering together.…I'm a self-starting full-stack developer and creative technologist with a passion for agile workflows, iterative development, and cloud-first solutions. I build across the stack with React, Angular, Next.js, Svelte, and Vue.js on the frontend, and Python, Node.js, .NET, and SQL on the backend, deploying to AWS and other cloud platforms. My career spans media and entertainment, from CNN and NPR to Parkwood Entertainment, where I led front-end and back-end initiatives, migrated legacy systems to cloud-based platforms, and built CI/CD pipelines to accelerate delivery. I enjoy turning complex requirements into clean code and delightful user experiences, and I thrive in collaborative environments that bring product, design, and engineering together.

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I’m a self-starting full-stack developer and creative technologist with a passion for agile workflows, iterative development, and cloud-first solutions. I build across the stack with React, Angular, Next.js, Svelte, and Vue.js on the frontend, and Python, Node.js, .NET, and SQL on the backend, deploying to AWS and other cloud platforms.

My career spans media and entertainment, from CNN and NPR to Parkwood Entertainment, where I led front-end and back-end initiatives, migrated legacy systems to cloud-based platforms, and built CI/CD pipelines to accelerate delivery. I enjoy turning complex requirements into clean code and delightful user experiences, and I thrive in collaborative environments that bring product, design, and engineering together.

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Owner & Engineer at Good Repository

June 1, 2022 - Present

Specializing in project management and technology development for music, media and artistic platforms using agile processes and sprint-based planning. Focused on minimal, scalable AWS-based solutions to increase revenue and strengthen internal security.

Senior Developer at BASIC® Agency (Part of DEPT)

June 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022

Managed a reusable component library for Vizio’s e-commerce site, implemented CI/CD via GitHub, and contributed to a high-profile 3D NFT project with Koons using Three.Js.

Good Repository Owner & Engineer at Good Repository

June 1, 2022 - Present

Project management and technology development for music, media, and artistic platforms using agile sprint-based planning. Focus on minimal, scalable solutions using AWS cloud and e-commerce tools to increase revenue and internal security. Major clients include Beyoncé (2022-06 to 2023-02; 2025-02 to 2025-03) and Skrillex (2025-06 to 2025-08).

Senior Developer at BASIC® Agency (Part of DEPT)

June 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022

Managed a reusable component library for Vizio’s e-commerce site; implemented CI/CD via GitHub to manage deployments. Collaborated with Jeff Koons and Pace Gallery to develop an interactive 3D website for Koons’ NFT project, Moon Phases, using Three.Js.

Senior Software Engineer at Parkwood Entertainment

June 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023

Led development teams and consultants to transition Beyonce.com and other properties from legacy/3rd-party systems to cloud-based, in-house technologies, driving revenue growth and cost reduction. Specialized in 'Drops' development and configured CI/CD tools (GitHub, Shopify & AWS) to ensure timely content delivery for tour, merch, and album announcements. Built social media analytics tools to monitor release data and video production tagging/archiving, leveraging API Gateway, Lambda, S3, CloudFront, Amplify, and DynamoDB.

Software Engineer II (Audio) at Warner Bros / CNN (Digital)

March 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022

Led front-end engineering for CNN Business's first text-to-speech newsletter and podcast, Before The Bell, using React and AWS Lambda with Polly; service runs daily with over 1 million listens. Gained experience with CNN's integration and deployment workflow via AWS CLI and Infrastructure as Code to update and deliver advertisements for desktop and mobile platforms. Used AWS S3 and RDS to assist in the redevelopment of CNN Audio’s podcast and episode hub/homepage.

Software Engineer II (Business) at Warner Bros / CNN (Digital)

September 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022

Led development for CNN Business ad integration and front-end components; contributed to scalable deployment workflows and asset delivery across desktop and mobile. Utilized AWS CLI and IaC practices to support advertising delivery pipelines; leveraged S3 and RDS in modernization efforts.

Software Engineer II at National Public Radio

April 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021

April 2021 - September 2021: Developed broadcast tools for NPR newsroom using Angular, TypeScript, REST APIs, and .NET; collaborated with backend engineers; implemented CI/CD practices using Bamboo and Jira; assisted with UI design via Adobe XD.

Web Developer at National Public Radio

October 1, 2017 - April 1, 2021

October 2017 - April 2021: Built front-end solutions for NPR newsroom; worked with backend engineers on broadcast tooling using Angular, TypeScript, REST APIs, and .NET; contributed to UI/UX design and CI/CD workflows.