Shaun Taylor

Aspiring Software Engineer

Building and enhancing modern applications with passion and precision.

Projects

VahallaKetta

Delivered a production Next.js site (TS, React and Tailwind) on Vercel with server-side data rendering, email pipeline with env-based secrets, image optimization, and structured data. Implemented on-demand ISR to keep cat listings fresh without full redeploys.

Pokemon Spin the wheel

a fun project idea using javascript and API's to select 2 random pokemon to eliminate with imported sprite data. (Starting spin delay of 10 seconds for automation purposes)

Sorting Algorithm Visualizer

A univeristy web dev project that uses HTML,CSS,JS to display visual demonstrations of different sorting algorithms.

Cortex Tree

An AI driven Vertical scaling full stack B2B and B2C SaaS for creating complex reactive skill tree's with Next.Js, React, Tailwind, Typsescript, Supabase hosted on Vercel with a custom domain with Google Oauth authentication.

Resume

Software Engineer, Web Developer, Creator.

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I’m Shaun Taylor, a developer passionate about creative, effective solutions and strong digital experiences. I enjoy working at the intersection of design and engineering, with a focus on simplicity and clarity in every project.

With hands-on experience in React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and a variety of web technologies, I love turning ideas into reality. Whether collaborating with teams or building solo, I’m all about delivering polished products that make a real difference.

Skills

ReactNext.jsTailwind CSSJavaScriptTypeScriptHTML5CSS3Node.jsPythonGitUI/UXjavaPHP

Experience

Web Developer @ Freelance2023–present
Designing, building and deploying modern web apps and portfolios for clients, with a focus on performance and accessibility.
Great Univeristy hackathon2024
Collaborated with a team to create a web hosted python flask project under time constraints.
Housr Cashback System Challenge2025
Worked with a team to create a NextJs deployment using Typescript, Tailwind, React, Prisma DB and Framer Motion in a competitve environment.
UoM Quant trading challenge2025
Used Python in a team environemnt to simulate trades on a server hosted with an internal API for high volume risk based trading.
Great Univeristy hackathon2025
Collaborated with a team to create a NextJs deployment using Typescript, Tailwind, React, Prisma DB and Framer Motion.

Education

BSc (Hons) Computer Science — University of Salford2023–2027

A level Computer Science — Winstanley collegeGrade B, 2021–2023

GCSE Grades — Westleigh HighschoolGrade 8/A* Computer scienceGrade 8/A* MathamaticsGrade 88/A*A* English Literature & LanguageGrade 88/A*A* Science double award2016–2021

Awards

University of Oxford BebrasCertificate of Gold 2023Certificate of Distinction 2021Computer science - Academic Excellence Certificate

Contact Me

Interested in working together, have a question, or just want to say hi? Fill out the form below or email me directly at 16staylor21@gmail.com