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Taft, the founder of Top Edge Dev

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MEET TAFT

Full-Stack Developer & Technical Lead with 6+ years of experience building scalable web applications, cloud-based systems, and AI-powered solutions. Expertise in React, Next.js, Vue.js, Node.js, MySQL, AWS, and Firebase, with 3+ years leading remote agile development teams. Combines strong engineering leadership, product thinking, and UI/UX collaboration and design expertise to deliver high-impact software that drives business growth and exceptional user experiences.

Education

Bachelors of Science Software Development

Utah Tech University

Relevant Coursework: Web Application Development, Web Design, Design Thinking, Mobile App Dev for Android, Software Quality, Artificial Intelligence, Programming in C++, Computer Org & Architecture, Software Engineering, Tech Entrepreneurship, Embedded Systems, Intro Algorithm Data Structure, Object Oriented Programming, Fundamentals of Programming, Intro to Networking

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FEATURED WORK

Recent Projects

Designed and Developed by Taft and Team

CarumAI

I have been part of a team of developers creating a Marketing tool for car dealerships. My task was to create the overall look of the website as well as implement features. This project uses React, NextJs, NodeJS, and lots more. I was tasked with creating a reviews manager. I connected to the Google Reviews API and allow managers to sort and respond to reviews. I also created a goal tracker that tracks views, leads, appointments, and sales and tells you if you are on track.

Technologies Used

Express.jsReactTailwind CSSNode.jsnext.jsAWSGoogle Reviews APITikTok Ads APIMySQL
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Designed and Developed by Taft

Off Road and Trail

Off Road and Trail is a website designed to get people excited to offroad and modify their car specifically a jeep. I had complete design and development freedom. I am proud of how it looks and functions. I used VueJs and PHP as well as custom CSS. I started implementing a way to share trails with the community.

Technologies Used

VueJsPHPCustom CSSGoogle Reviews API
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Work Experience

Experience Building Real Products

Technical Lead & Software Developer

Oct 2024 - Present

Planstin

As Technical Lead at Planstin Administration, I manage a remote software development team, overseeing sprint planning, delivery execution, and Jira workflows to ensure projects are completed efficiently. I collaborate closely with stakeholders to define technical requirements and product strategy while leading the development of enterprise applications, including a member portal and financial management platform supporting millions of dollars in transactions. Additionally, I develop executive reporting and business intelligence solutions and contribute to recruiting, onboarding, and mentoring team members.

Software Engineer and Project Manager

Freelance, 2024-Present

Top Edge Dev

As a freelance software developer, I architect and build custom web applications using Next.js, Firebase, Node.js, AWS, and MySQL. I manage the full software development lifecycle, from client discovery and requirements gathering to technical architecture, implementation, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. My work focuses on creating scalable REST APIs, database-driven applications, and reliable cloud infrastructure that help businesses streamline operations and achieve their goals.

Full Stack Developer

Oct 2021 - Oct 2024

Stephen Wade Auto Center

At Stephen Wade Auto Center, I developed enterprise software solutions that improved marketing efficiency, employee engagement, and business operations. I co-led development of CarumAI, an AI-powered automotive marketing platform that reduced advertising costs by approximately $60,000 per month, while also designing a reusable React component library and role-based permissions system used across multiple internal applications. I built customer-facing platforms, API integrations, and automation tools—including Google Reviews management, TikTok Ads integrations, and e-commerce solutions—and collaborated closely with marketing, operations, and executive leadership to deliver impactful software products.

Skills

Tools And Technologies I Work With

A balanced mix of front-end, back-end, data, and AI tooling for building modern applications that are fast, responsive, and easy to maintain.

ReactNext.jsVue.jsTypeScriptNode.jsExpress.jsPythonTailwind CSSSequelizePHPREST APIsSQLAWSFirebaseDockerLinuxGithubGitlabJiraZoho CRMClaudeChatGPTCopilotFigmaPhotoshopIllustratorTeam LeadershipAgileProject ManagementRequirements gatheringMentoring