Jason Toups
me@jasontoups.com . LinkedIn . Portfolio . Github . 404.625.6530
Senior Frontend Engineer specializing in scalable, accessible, and production-ready applications, with 20+ years delivering reliable software systems across AI, financial, and enterprise platforms
Technical Skills
| Languages: | Javascript • Typescript • CSS • Python • Markdown • Sass • Shell • JQuery |
| Technologies: | NextJS • React • Tailwind • React-Native • Docker • Crew AI • MCP Servers • Git • NodeJS • Angular • Vue |
| Production: | Design Systems • Accessibility (WCAG) • Software Releases • Technical Documentation • Figma • UI/UX Design • Release Management • Mentorship |
Work Experience
Dfinity : Full Stack Engineer / October 2024 - July 2025 / San Francisco
DFINITY Foundation develops the Internet Computer, a decentralized cloud platform. Contributed to the launch of Caffeine AI, an AI-powered application platform enabling users to build applications through natural language workflows. Worked with NextJS, Typescript, and Tailwind on the Caffeine AI Team.
- Played a key role in the public demo and launch of Caffeine, building production-grade applications from design through deployment.
- Led platform-wide UI/UX Design System standardization across the App Marketplace and Core App, improving consistency and accessibility.
- Engineered scalable React/TypeScript architecture with mobile-first and responsive design principles.
- Developed 130 frontend templates used as structured training data for AI-assisted site generation.
- Built AI workflows in Python using CrewAI and MCP servers to generate technical documentation and structured application templates.
- Engineered a chat interface for interacting with Large Language Models.
- Strengthened authentication flows and improved user experience across core platform surfaces.
Skills: TypeScript · NextJS · React · Tailwind · Design Systems · Python · CrewAI · MCP Servers · Accessibility · Technical Documentation
Pointment : Full Stack Engineer / February 2024 - October 2024 / San Francisco
Series A Startup Nail Bar Appointment System, built with React & React-Native, Typescript & PostgreSQL for 5 clients in the Bay Area, with Admin & Client portals.
- Improved error logging on Admin portal, reducing lead time to diagnose errors by 12%.
- Created client follow-up email workflows with dynamic personalization, improving retention rates by 7%.
- Managed release verification & deployment process, improving reliability through structured checklists.
- Authored technical documentation in Markdown to support onboarding and long-term maintainability.
Skills: TypeScript · React · React Native · Technical Documentation · Training · JavaScript
Bill : Sr. Front End Engineer / Jul 2022 - Dec 2023 / San Jose
Automated financial operations platform providing end-to-end bill payments, invoicing, and accounts payable/receivable management for SMBs and midsize companies. AI-enabled platform streamlining payment processes and international transactions.
- Expanded Domestic payment flows to support International transactions, increasing revenue by 15%.
- Collaborated across multiple engineering teams to deliver production features in a regulated financial environment.
- Automated repetitive engineering tasks with custom scripts to improve team efficiency.
- Created onboarding documentation to standardize workflows and reduce ramp-up time for new engineers.
Skills: TypeScript · Angular · RxJS · Technical Documentation · Enterprise Systems · JavaScript
Williams Sonoma Inc : Front End Engineer / April 2021 - June 2022 / San Francisco
Premier multi-channel specialty retailer operating 625+ stores globally. Worked on the Micro Front End team transitioning production pages across six brands into a unified Vue architecture.
- Engineered component architecture and styling updates across brand systems, improving consistency and maintainability.
- Reduced local development setup time from one week to half a day by automating multi-repository workflows.
- Managed pull request migrations and release coordination across distributed teams.
- Mentored junior engineers through documentation and paired programming sessions.
Skills: Javascript · Vue · SASS · NodeJS · Shell · Markdown · Release Management · Mentorship
NewlyWords : Front End Engineer / San Francisco / Oct 2020 - April 2021
Collaborative memory book platform enabling users to collect letters and media for professionally printed hardcover books.
- Engineered React dashboard interfaces with custom Hooks for content management.
- Built reusable styling systems that reduced redundant code by 25%.
- Collaborated closely with product and design teams to refine user experience.
- Mentored junior UI/UX contributors on usability and system consistency.
Skills: Javascript · React · React-Hooks · Ruby · Shell · Markdown
Hawaii United Okinawa Association : Front End Engineer / San Francisco / Apr 2020 - Oct 2020
Non-profit organization promoting and preserving Okinawan culture in Hawaii.
- Refactored static site into dynamic React architecture with WordPress backend.
- Built reusable components and custom Hooks to manage shared state.
- Improved maintainability through structured component organization.
Skills: JavaScript · React · React-Hooks · Sass · Technical Documentation · Training
LifeStreet : Sr. Product Designer & Front End Engineer / San Francisco / Sep 2017 - Oct 2019
Mobile-first demand-side platform specializing in programmatic advertising and user acquisition.
- Engineered interactive HTML playable ads in JavaScript.
- Implemented responsive design improvements increasing engagement by 30%.
- Established production workflows for creative engineering teams.
- Collaborated with major brand partners including Disney and Warner Brothers.
Skills: JavaScript · Figma · UI/UX · User Interface Design · Technical Documentation · Training
Chartboost : Product Designer / San Francisco / Feb 2017 - Aug 2017
Mobile ad network producing and engineering playable ads across global teams.
- Designed UI/UX storyboards in Figma for advertiser approval.
- Scaled playable production by 170% within two months.
- Analyzed A/B testing data to inform product iteration.
Skills: Figma · UI/UX · User Interface Design · Product Development · Technical Documentation · Training
Media Production
GaymeBar Podcast: Co-Host, Producer, Public Speaker, Audio Engineer / 2010 - 2019 / Remote
- Produced and hosted over 300 podcast episodes.
- Interviewed industry professionals and coordinated live speaking engagements.
- Managed production, editing, and distribution workflows.
Education
University of New Orleans / BA Philosophy
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