About Me

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.js

TypeScript

JavaScript

Tailwind CSS

React Native
Node.js
Redux

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.