Hello, I'm Jordan, a software engineer based in New York currently focused on building polished and scalable fullstack web applications. I care about clarity, quality, and building things that last.
My work balances clean user experiences with strong technical foundations. I'm a problem solver at heart who loves turning complex ideas into real, useful products.
Before software, I was a professional DJ. Music is still a huge part of my life, and many of my earliest projects were inspired by it. I still enjoy being the DJ occasionally.
Take a look around, see what I've been up to, and let's see what we can build together.
Projects
A song request management platform that bridges the gap between crowds and performers by centralizing song requests and live upvoting into a seamless, real-time experience. Powered by Spotify, it gives guests a voice while providing DJs with an elegant workflow, post-event tracklists, and actionable crowd analytics.
Compares JSON API contracts, catches breaking changes before deployment, and stops risky builds before downstream clients are affected.
An analytics platform for creators that transforms audience and engagement data into polished insights and sponsorship-ready reports.
Toolbox
TypeScript
React
Tailwind
Python
Node.js
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
DockerExperience
Playground
Blog
Will AI Replace Software Engineers?
A realistic look at the future of engineering, beyond the hype and fear cycles.
Why I'm Using TOON with LLMs
A deep dive into switching to from JSON to TOON in LLM workflows.
Essentials I Use (almost) Daily
The everyday tools that make my work smoother, faster, and more enjoyable.
Perspective Bending Quotes
A living archive of quotes that are the kind you'll want to revisit often.
Things You Can Just Do.
A long, wandering list of things you can do to break intertia and live more.
Let's Connect!
hi@jsmalls.net,
reach out below, or leave a note in theguestbook.
I'm currently open to freelance clients, full-time opportunities, and out-of-this-world space puns.