The Lift Around an Idea
Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of apps in my feed. Maybe it’s the algorithm. I tend to click on ads for products that look similar to the things I’ve been building…
I'm a frontend-first engineer building modern web and mobile products with React, React Native, Next.js, and TypeScript. I focus on clean interfaces, performance, accessibility, and scalable architecture that supports real product outcomes.
Currently building Levitan Digital.
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These capabilities reflect how I approach day-to-day product engineering, the areas where I consistently apply judgment, make tradeoffs, and deliver impact. They represent how I think about building modern software, from interface design through long-term maintainability.
I build responsive, accessible, and maintainable user interfaces using React, Next.js, and TypeScript.
I focus on component architecture, state management, and performance tradeoffs that matter in real products.
I approach engineering with a product mindset - prioritizing clarity, usability, and user flow.
I translate design intent into implementation while advocating for accessible, intuitive experiences.
I'm comfortable owning backend and integration work when needed, designing APIs and data flows that support real frontend requirements without unnecessary complexity.
I favor pragmatic engineering decisions that lead to long-term confidence: simple abstractions, targeted testing, and sustainable patterns.
I write unit and integration tests as needed, and reach for tools like Playwright and Cypress for end-to-end confidence.
I write about the craft behind the code - how AI is reshaping the way we build, what separates a good idea from a validated one, and the lessons that show up somewhere between the first commit and the thing people actually use.
Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of apps in my feed. Maybe it’s the algorithm. I tend to click on ads for products that look similar to the things I’ve been building…
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These are some of my recent projects that show how I build and ship modern products across web and mobile - anchored in React, React Native, Next.js, and TypeScript with a product-first mindset.
A cross-platform planning app built to make invites, RSVPs, and group coordination more reliable than a text thread.
An installable map app for discovering and contributing trustworthy bike parking data with offline-friendly mobile performance.