About Me
![derek](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fderek-run.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Hello!
I'm Derek Prieur, a full-stack React developer with three years experience, specializing in creating scalable, responsive, and user-friendly applications using React.js, Next.js and Node.js. Basically, I like building cool stuff with cool people.
If there is one thing you will learn about me, it's that I am a deeply committed engineer & person. It's rare to find a day when I'm not knee-deep in a project or learning a new concept. I may not be the best in every category, but I know for sure there aren't many who match my everyday work ethic.
Over past few years, I've crafted music/video players, car rental services, social media platforms, and recently even AI-driven SaaS applications. My commitment? The mind of a forever student and the dedication to building the best projects I can. Have a new idea? Let's make it a reality together!
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YTD GitHub Contributions
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Projects Completed
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Years of Experience
Skills
![React.js](/_next/image?url=%2Freact.png&w=48&q=75)
React.js
![Next.js](/_next/image?url=%2Fnext.png&w=48&q=75)
Next.js
![TypeScript](/_next/image?url=%2Ftypescript.png&w=48&q=75)
TypeScript
![JavaScript](/_next/image?url=%2Fjavascript.jpg&w=48&q=75)
JavaScript
![Tailwind CSS](/_next/image?url=%2Ftailwind.png&w=48&q=75)
Tailwind CSS
![React Native](/_next/image?url=%2Freact.png&w=48&q=75)
React Native
Node.js
Redux
![OpenAI](/_next/image?url=%2Fopenai.png&w=48&q=75)
OpenAI
Experience
Web Developer @Freelance
2022-Present | Remote- •Achieving perfect 95%+ SEO (Search Engine Optimization) scores across my applications on both desktop and mobile utilizing Next.js' Server-side Rendering capabilities
- •Graduated from JSM Masterclass Experience - an Immersive 6 month Web Development Program with a 0.78% acceptance rate. Here I built 3 high quality web applications (job finder, car rental, and social network) with a remote team of 3-5 other developers across various time zones and states/countries
- •Daily commitment to learning & building with 1200+ YTD GitHub contributions
- •Developed 100+ front-end & full-stack applications utilizing a variety of technologies such as Next.js & MERN
QA Analyst @OptionSoft Technologies
2018-Present | Saratoga Springs, NY- •Key contributor to analyzing functional, user experience and technical requirements for entire catalog of company products.
- •Working directly with other developers on issues/improvements to our programs.