Jason Toups
hi@toupsi.com . LinkedIn . Portfolio . Github . Contact
Web Developer specializing in crafting systems that improve bespoke solutions, with 20+ years delivering dependable software across AI, financial, and enterprise platforms
Technical Skills
| Languages: | Javascript • Typescript • CSS • Python • Markdown • Shell |
| Technologies: | NextJS • React • Tailwind • React-Native • Docker • Payload CMS • Git |
| AI & Agents: | Agentic Engineering • RAG Systems • CrewAI • MCP Servers • Claude Code |
| Production: | Design Systems • Accessibility (WCAG) • Figma • Penpot • UI/UX Design • Software Deployment • Technical Documentation • 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, by creating the Design System for the whole app, and taming the AI slop that was generated in the final stages of development.
- Built AI workflows in Python using CrewAI and MCP servers to generate DESIGN.md files and 130 structured application templates as a RAG system for Caffeine.
- Engineered a scalable React/TypeScript chat interface for interacting with Large Language Models, with mobile-first and responsive design principles.
- Strengthened authentication flows and improved user experience.
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
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
About
This resume was written in Markdown, and styled with CSS, using my Payload CMS Portfolio I built myself.