👋 Hi there! I build web and mobile experiences that stand out. I apply systems thinking with a special attention to craft to pair beauty with scalability.

At a glance

• Senior Software Engineer specializing in scalable front-end architecture
• Expert in front-end technologies like React, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
• Skilled in integrating front-ends with back-ends—i.e. REST, GraphQL, JSONAPI, Stripe, Auth0
• Experienced team leader guiding complex projects to completion

What I’ve learned

To all aspiring builders: discover the values that ignite your passion—the ones that resonate deeply within you—and surround yourself with people who live by them.

For me, it’s beauty, authenticity, and integrity. I approach problems with curiosity and empathy, driven by the need to create something meaningful. When you combine passion with first principles, remarkable things happen—you make great work and enjoy the journey. I’m meticulous about the details, from optimizing performance to designing experiences people love. And I’ve been lucky to work with people who push me to grow and improve at every step.

Case studies

Building EasyPost’s Design System

Transforming EasyPost’s Developer Documentation

Modernizing EasyPost’s Web Infrastructure

Taking The Eclipse App to #1

Skills

React, React Native TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+) HTML, CSS, SASS, Tailwind Jest, Vitest, Cypress, MSW Next, Vite, Create React App, Expo Design Systems, Storybook, React Aria Node, AWS, Puppeteer, Stripe, Auth0/Okta Technical Leadership, Web Accessibility, Build Tooling

Resume

StephenWatkinsResume__Winter2024.pdf

When I’m online

🧑‍💻 Github