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Jason Seegmiller

Principal Developer at Shed

Totally tubular web developer with a passion for crafting rad user experiences. Let's build something awesome!

About Me

Greetings, fellow traveler of the information superhighway! I'm Jason, a dedicated Staff Frontend Developer at Beyond, Inc., with a knack for turning digital dreams into reality.

My journey in the realm of web development has been an exciting one, filled with challenges and triumphs. From scaling MVPs to transitioning apps to Next.js with TypeScript, I've always been eager to learn and adapt.

I'm passionate about delivering high-quality user experiences, focusing on mobile-first principles, performance optimization, and core web vitals. I thrive on collaboration and problem-solving, and I'm always ready to tackle the next coding quest.

Skills

Frontend

  • React.js
  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Material UI
  • Webpack
  • Storybook

Backend

  • Node.js
  • Express
  • REST APIs
  • GraphQL

DevOps & Tools

  • Git
  • Bitbucket
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Jenkins
  • Jest
  • React Testing Library
  • ESLint
  • Prettier

Experience

Principal Developer | March 2025 - Present

Shed

Staff Frontend Developer | October 2024 - March 2025

Beyond, Inc.

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to scale an MVP and adapt it to a growing customer base.
  • Setup DevOps with Git, Bitbucket, Docker, Kubernetes, and Jenkins.
  • Developed the app using Next.js, TypeScript, React, and Material UI.
  • Used Jest and React Testing Library for testing.
  • Developed a platform for trade professionals to create and share custom boards, access resources, and share on social networks.
  • Implemented user kickbacks for sales and PDF generation using Puppeteer.
  • Focused on delivering high-quality user experiences, mobile-first principles, performance optimization, and core web vitals.
  • Ensured testability and error handling, using ESLint and Prettier.
  • Took on an "A-Team" role, resolving high-priority issues.
  • Worked to relaunch the Beyond+ loyalty program with completely new APIs and coordinated with the Ireland-based team.
  • Led the front-end efforts on a project that required quickly assimilating domain knowledge on international trade and collaborating with external vendors.

Senior Frontend Developer | June 2018 - October 2024

Beyond, Inc.

  • Transitioned OverstockGovernment.com from a JSX-based Create React App to Next.js with TypeScript, improving scalability, performance, and meeting stringent security standards required by state and federal agencies, including the FBI and NSA.
  • Specialized in creating isomorphic React applications using Node.js to enhance SEO and improve user experience with faster Time-to-Interactive (TTI) metrics.
  • Followed best practices such as Style- and ES-Linting and used Jest for thorough unit testing to ensure high-quality code.
  • Developed a streamlined REST messaging service that delivers HTML fragments with inline styling, making it easily consumable by other rendering services.

Frontend Developer | August 2013 - May 2018

Beyond, Inc.

  • Responsible for converting designs from Photoshop and Zeplin into functional user interfaces for websites and internal applications.
  • Handled troubleshooting, collaborating with development and QA teams on special projects.
  • Ensured SEO best practices, adhering to style guide/code conformity, and optimizing page weight for better performance.
  • Oversaw site optimization, acted as a liaison between the creative department, NOC, and IT, and ensured internal documentation was up to date.
  • Constantly focused on expanding coding skills.

Web Content Manager | March 2010 - July 2013

XanGo

  • Wore many hats at XANGO.
  • Responsible for creating, developing, and managing content across XANGO's web presence.
  • Role included everything from coordinating web projects and email campaigns across departments to ensuring consistency across all digital properties.
  • Automated email flows, analyzed campaign performance.

Service Desk Specialist | June 2005 - March 2010

XanGo

  • Took on roles as Supervisor, Technician, and Agent.
  • Specialized in training users.
  • Earned Apple Certified Technical Coordinator license.

Customer Service Agent | February 2005 - May 2005

XanGo

  • Handled calls, engaging with distributors.
  • Assisted with account management.

Projects

Trade

Trade Project

I worked with cross-functional teams to scale an MVP for a growing customer base, setting up DevOps with Git, Bitbucket, Docker, Kubernetes, and Jenkins. I used Next.js, TypeScript, React, and Material UI for the app, and implemented Jest and React Testing Library for testing. The platform enabled trade professionals to create custom boards, access resources, share on social media, earn kickbacks, and generate PDFs for accounting and taxes.

Loyalty

Loyalty Project

I'm passionate about delivering high-quality user experiences, emphasizing mobile-first design, performance optimization, and core web vitals. I also focused on testability and error handling, using tools like ESLint and Prettier for standardized code. In my last role, I played a key part in relaunching the Beyond+ loyalty program with new APIs, working closely with the Ireland-based team to exceed the launch timeline.

Contact

Want to connect? Reach out and let's chat!

Email: itzjonas@gmail.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jasonseegmiller

GitHub: github.com/itzjonas