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// 01. work

Things I've Built

ScoutHelper screenshot

ScoutHelper

AI-powered NFL scouting tool. Analyzes player data and generates scouting reports using generative AI. Built for coaches and analysts who need fast, structured insights.

Next.jsGemini AIPrismaPostgreSQLTailwind
Live ↗GitHub ↗
SchemaGen screenshot

SchemaGen

The Schema Delivery Network (SDN) for modern SEO teams. Deploy, update, and monitor JSON-LD structured data instantly via a one-line SDK, bypassing developer bottlenecks and CMS limitations.

Next.jsTypeScriptAuth.jsZodSupabase
Live ↗GitHub ↗
Interactive Roadmap screenshot

Interactive Roadmap

A 3D mountain climbing roadmap built in Three.JS. Visualizes a learning journey as an interactive terrain you can explore. Custom shaders and scroll-driven camera.

Three.JSReactFramer Motion
Live ↗GitHub ↗
Booth Capture screenshot

Booth Capture

Conference lead capture tool built for trade show booths. Enables fast contact collection, tagging, and export. Designed for real-world field use on mobile.

ReactSupabaseTailwindDocker
Live ↗GitHub ↗

// 02. community

Open Source Contributions

Firecrawl MCP Server screenshot

Firecrawl MCP Server

Implemented a 'Response Mode' toggle for the official Firecrawl MCP server. This allows users to switch between full content and metadata-only responses, drastically reducing token consumption and context window overhead in AI-agent workflows.

MCPTypeScriptAI InfrastructureOpen Source
GitHub ↗

// 02. stack

How I Build

I work across the full stack — from Three.JS scenes and React UIs to PostgreSQL schemas and Docker containers. I reach for the right tool for the job, not the trendiest one.

Frontend

ReactNext.js 15TypeScriptThree.JSTailwind CSSFramer Motion

Backend

Node.jsPrismaPostgreSQLSupabaseAuth.jsZod

Tooling

DockerVitestESLintGitVercelNetlify

AI / Data

Gemini AIAnthropic APILangChain basicsPrompt engineering

// 03. experience

Where I've Been

Software Engineer & Engineering Team Lead

RedRover Sales & Marketing

June 2024 — Present

Memphis, TN

  • $237K+ in verified project value delivered within 12 months.
  • Rebuilt and scaled a dormant web development pipeline that had been inactive for nearly 2 years.
  • Led a $139K B2B website build for a vinyl logistics company with a hard SXSW conference deadline — coordinating cross-functional teams, designing off PDF specs without a design system, and shipping on time.
  • Architected and maintained 5+ production web applications using Node.js, React, PHP, SQL, and MongoDB.
  • Established the agency's entire development process from scratch — including design systems, wireframing standards, QA workflows, and technical documentation.
  • Led a cross-functional team of engineers, designers, and stakeholders across time zones to ship features on schedule.
  • Implemented analytics dashboards using Looker Studio and GA4, driving a 30% increase in client user engagement.
  • Authored 20+ technical documents covering architecture, deployment, and configuration standards.

Teaching Assistant — Full-Stack Development

CodeCrew

Dec 2023 — June 2024

Memphis, TN

  • Mentored a cohort of 20 students through full-stack curriculum, achieving an 85% course completion rate through hands-on technical support and pair programming.
  • Reinforced fundamentals in JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and REST APIs through code reviews and live debugging sessions.

Software Developer

GiveCamp Memphis & Independent Projects

2023 — Present

Memphis, TN

  • Volunteer annually at GiveCamp Memphis building websites for nonprofits including Big Brothers Big Sisters and JUICE Orange Mound — reducing load times by 30% and increasing engagement by 30%.
  • Developed custom WordPress solutions with third-party API integrations and automated reporting dashboards.

// 04. contact

Let's Work Together

I'm actively looking for full-time software engineering roles. If you're building something interesting and need a full-stack engineer who ships, reach out.

jayboyd@thejayvariable.comgithub.com/JaydenB112linkedin.com/in/jay-boyd
Open to Work