Software Engineer | Frontend Architect | Digital Craftsman
Judah Sullivan
Located Currently in Houston, TX
Currently Open To Work!
Lets ConnectFULL-STACK PRODUCT ENGINEER
Bridging Creative Interfaces and Scalable Systems
I love crafting products where design meets engineering—building interfaces that feel natural and systems that scale with ease. My focus is turning ideas into experiences that are both creative and dependable.
My Experience
Building scalable, performant, and user-friendly web applications
I'm a software engineer with a passion for building scalable, performant, and user-friendly web applications. I'm currently working at Hope Media Group, where I'm responsible for building and maintaining the company's web applications.
Software Engineer I @ Hope Media Group
Houston, USA |- Architected and maintained a multi-tenant Directus CMS serving 7+ sites with 100k+ monthly visits
- Enhanced rendering performance by 30% with targeted Next.js optimizations
- Engineered persistent audio playback with 95% uptime across routes
- Automated Docker-based deployments and CI/CD pipelines, cutting setup time by 70%
- Collaborated asynchronously with UX, backend, and QA teams across the US and EU
Frontend Developer @ NarrowStack
New Orleans, Remote |- Developed 30+ reusable React components for a SaaS product suite
- Reduced Time to Interactive by 25% via code-splitting and lazy loading
- Worked closely with founders to deliver UI iterations on tight deadlines
- Integrated GitHub Actions CI into a global team workflow
Independent Consultant (Solo Full Stack Developer) @ Freelance
New Orleans, Remote |- Delivered 12+ client projects end-to-end with Directus and Next.js
- Accelerated load times by 45% using static optimizations and caching
- Built interactive dashboards and animations with Astro + Barba.js
- Facilitated async client collaboration using Notion and Asana
QA Analyst → Junior Developer @ Nuro
Houston, USA |- Authored Python scripts and dashboards, reducing QA manual reviews by 60%
- Developed internal tools for autonomous vehicle data analysis
- Coordinated cross-team issue triaging and resolution efforts
Latest Projects
Developing Products Customers Love and Businesses Value
hopestack
Full-stack multi-brand platform for Hope Media Group, built with Directus and Next.js. Unified editorial workflows, dynamic content rendering, persistent audio streaming, and automated deployments.
Latest Writings
Researching and Reaching New Heights!
Mastering GSAP Animations: From Basics to Advanced Techniques
A comprehensive guide to creating stunning animations with GSAP, covering ScrollTrigger, SplitText, and advanced timeline techniques for modern web development.
Building Lightning-Fast Portfolios: Astro + Next.js + Modern Animations
How I built a performant portfolio using Astro's static generation, Next.js components, and cutting-edge animation techniques for an exceptional user experience.
The Future of Web Development: Headless CMS + Modern Frontend
Exploring how headless CMS architecture combined with modern frontend frameworks is revolutionizing web development and content management.