About Me

Senior full-stack developer who builds clean systems, brews strong coffee, and leads by doing.

Hey, I'm Joey

I'm a senior full-stack developer who builds clean systems, brews strong coffee, and leads by doing. Over the past 10+ years, I've specialized in solving real problems with thoughtful, maintainable code — especially in the fintech space where I currently lead frontend at TitanFX, modernizing trading platforms with Next.js and scalable design systems.

What gets me excited? Taking chaotic legacy systems and turning them into something elegant that just works. I've been that developer who discovered Docker in 2014 (when it was still rough around the edges) and built containerized mobile development environments for my college thesis. I've navigated the Wild West of early social media APIs, made IE8 play nice with modern JavaScript, and somehow made popup blockers cooperate across dozens of browsers.

These days, when I'm not architecting React applications or optimizing database queries, you'll find me mentoring developers, building internal tools to streamline team workflows, or diving deep into performance bottlenecks. I believe the best systems are the ones that quietly do their job well — and the best teams are built on trust, feedback, and shared ownership.

Outside of work, I'm a dad of two and a home espresso enthusiast (currently dialing in shots on my Flair 58+). I appreciate things that are well-crafted — whether it's software, coffee, or systems that just make sense.

Core Skills

React
Next.js
TypeScript
AngularJS
Redux
Node.js
RESTful APIs
Express
PostgreSQL
AWS
Azure
Docker
Agile/Scrum
Component Libraries
Design Systems

Quick Facts

Meremere, Waikato, New Zealand
10+ Years Turning Chaos into Clarity
Dad of two, team builder
Docker pioneer since 2014
☕ Flair 58+ pulls fuel the best debugging sessions

Featured Work

TitanFX Dashboard Modernization

Frontend Architecture & Design Systems

Led end-to-end transformation of a legacy trading platform using Next.js, React, and modern component architecture.

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WebRTC Video Conferencing

Technical Leadership & Innovation

Led implementation of real-time video conferencing using cutting-edge WebRTC technology, demonstrating ability to master complex new technologies under tight deadlines.

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Recent Insights

Early Docker Adoption in 2014

How I pioneered containerization in my college thesis project years before it became mainstream.

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Let's Work Together

I'm available for consulting opportunities and remote work. Whether you need system optimization, technology modernization, or technical leadership, let's discuss your project.

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