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Full-Stack Software Developer

I build digital products that connect systems, people, and ideas.

I design and develop responsive applications, internal platforms, API integrations, automation workflows, and AI-powered tools that solve real business problems.

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Open to Software Engineering, Full-Stack, Automation, and Integration roles

About Me

A developer who bridges code, design, automation, and AI.

I build modern applications and internal tools with a focus on usability, maintainability, and measurable business value. My background includes full-stack development, API integrations, workflow automation, dashboards, technical product work, and AI-assisted development.

  • Full-stack development
  • API design & integrations
  • Workflow automation
  • AI-assisted tooling
  • Dashboards & internal platforms
  • Product-minded UI
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Makenson Noel

Software Developer · Durham, NC

Selected Work

Products and systems I've built.

BridgeOps project previewFeatured

BridgeOps

Unified legal operations command center.

A single dashboard connecting intake, leads, cases, phone activity, workflows, analytics, and third-party legal systems into one operations command center.

Role · Full-stack development · Product & UI

Next.jsReactTypeScriptNode.jsPostgreSQLREST APIsWebhooks
GitHub Live Demo
ASL Hand Tracker project preview

ASL Hand Tracker

Browser-based ASL gesture recognition.

Live camera input, 21-point hand landmark tracking, confidence feedback, practice sessions, and progress history — all in the browser.

Role · Full-stack + on-device ML

ReactTypeScriptTensorFlow.jsNode.js
GitHub Live Demo
GasMe project preview

GasMe

Fuel-price & route planning app.

Helps drivers compare nearby stations, plan optimized routes, and estimate real savings before they leave the driveway.

Role · Full-stack development

ReactTypeScriptNode.jsMaps API
GitHub Live Demo
ShopWave project preview

ShopWave

Modern responsive e-commerce experience.

Product discovery, mobile-first shopping, cart, and streamlined checkout flows built for performance and conversion.

Role · Frontend development

Next.jsReactTypeScriptNode.js
GitHub

How I Work

A modern development process, accelerated by AI.

01

Understand the Problem

Translate business needs into clear technical requirements and user flows.

02

Design the System

Plan the interface, data model, integrations, architecture, and edge cases.

03

Build and Validate

Develop reusable components, APIs, automation workflows, and tests.

04

Ship and Improve

Deploy, monitor, collect feedback, and refine the product.

I use tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot, Codex, and Lovable to accelerate research, prototyping, debugging, and implementation — while remaining responsible for architecture, validation, and final quality.

Tech Stack

Technologies I work with

Frontend

  • React
  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • Vite
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • SASS
  • Responsive Design

Backend & APIs

  • Node.js
  • REST APIs
  • Webhooks
  • Java
  • Authentication
  • JSON
  • Event-driven workflows

Data

  • PostgreSQL
  • SQL
  • NoSQL
  • Data validation
  • Data normalization
  • ETL workflows

Cloud, Automation & Tools

  • Vercel
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • GitHub Actions
  • CI/CD
  • Zapier
  • Power Automate
  • OpenAI API
  • Postman

Experience

Where I've delivered.

Software Developer

The Driscoll Firm, PC

Remote

Current
  • Built automation systems and integrations across legal intake, CRM, and case management platforms.
  • Developed internal dashboards with reporting, analytics, and PDF export.
  • Shipped AI-assisted onboarding and knowledge tools that streamlined day-to-day operations.
ReactTypeScriptNode.jsREST APIsWebhooksPostgreSQL

I don't just write code.
I build systems that create freedom.

From internal platforms and workflow automation to customer-facing applications, I focus on solutions that reduce friction and make work easier.

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Let's build something useful

Have a project or opportunity in mind?

I'm open to software engineering, full-stack development, automation, integration, and technical product opportunities.

Email directly

Email

maknoel.dev@gmail.com

Location

Durham, North Carolina

Elsewhere