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Front End Lead & Learning Product Specialist

I build products users interact with daily. Blending production Next.js experience with 11 years of learning product design.

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Key Impact Metrics

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User Growth

Driven by iterative UX improvements and community-informed design decisions across 3 platforms.

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User Retention

Designed intuitive workflows and accessibility-focused interfaces that keep users engaged long-term.

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Learning Product Exp.

Specializing in instructional design, engagement mechanics, and educational technology.

The Hybrid Advantage

I bridge the gap between engineering, design, and educational UX—a perspective shaped by years of teaching computer science and visual design.

The same principles that earned me a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert designation and a Top Hat Award for Inspiring Innovation now drive how I build digital products: intuitive, accessible, and designed with the user's learning curve in mind.

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Frontend Frameworks

Next.js (Production) React Astro TypeScript Flutter/Dart

Design & UI

Figma Miro Adobe Certified Prototyping Responsive Design

Performance & Analytics

Next.js Image Opt. Firebase Analytics Sentry Web Vitals

Cloud & Infrastructure

Azure (VM, AI Foundry) MongoDB Atlas Docker Compose Nginx/SSL

AI Tools & Agentic Skills

Claude Code Cursor Prompt Eng. Context Eng. Agentic Workflows

Product & Collaboration

Linear Method Linear Technical Writing Beta Programs User Feedback

Technical Skills Matrix

Next.js
React
Astro
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
Flutter/Dart
Figma
Adobe Suite
Prototyping
Responsive Design
Claude Code
Cursor
GitHub Copilot
Prompt Eng.
Context Eng.
Azure
MongoDB Atlas
Firebase
Docker
Nginx
Agile/Scrum
Git/GitHub
CI/CD
Web Vitals
Sentry
Frontend
Design
AI Tools
Cloud/Data
Practices

Professional Journey

Independent Software Developer

Aug 2024 – Present

Jason Holt Digital | Frankfurt, Germany

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  • Scaled active monthly user base by 400% (200 to ~1,000) in one year via consistent updates & engagement.
  • Architected/deployed jasonholtphotography.com (Next.js) with custom gallery logic & booking API.
  • Shipped commercial app (Mythic GME 2e) achieving 4.8/5 stars and 85% retention.
  • Deployed production AI chat platform on Azure (VM, Blob Storage, AI Search) with 7 LLM integrations (GPT-5.1, Claude).
  • Configured MongoDB Atlas cluster with event-driven triggers, data migrations, and semantic search indexing (142 documents).
  • Managed product lifecycle for 200+ beta testers using Firebase Analytics.
  • Designed all UI/UX assets from scratch (Figma to Code).

CS Department Chair & Tech Coach

July 2021 – June 2024

Uplift Education | Dallas, TX

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  • Led IB Computer Science program across multiple schools; achieved highest pass rates in network history.
  • Authored MYP Web Design curriculum; connected students with real client projects.
  • Secured Unity × Meta VR grant (30 Quest 2 headsets); led students in building VR experiences.
  • Trained 50+ faculty on emerging technologies; expanded CS enrollment 150% over 3 years.

Leadership & Ministry Training

Aug 2019 – July 2021

Full-Time Training in Anaheim (FTTA) | Anaheim, CA

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  • Completed intensive two-year post-graduate program focused on leadership development and mentorship.
  • Practiced public speaking and group facilitation with diverse international cohort.
  • Developed project coordination and team collaboration skills through community service initiatives.

Computer Science Teacher

July 2017 – June 2019

Crowley High School | Crowley, TX

Also taught game development at iD Tech Camps (Summer 2018)

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  • Helped grow and develop the CS program from the ground up.
  • Designed and taught Game Programming & Design curriculum using Unity and Game Maker.
  • Taught full CS pathway: CS 1-3, AP Computer Science A, Mobile App Development, Discrete Math.
  • Mentored students in building interactive projects and game prototypes.

Instructional Tech Specialist

Aug 2013 – June 2017

Newman International Academy | Arlington, TX

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  • Managed tech infrastructure/integration for high-volume campus.
  • Deployed standardized technical procedures for 50+ staff.
  • Transitioned from classroom teaching to full-time technical specialist.

Featured Work

Portfolio & Booking Site

Next.js

Production site with custom random gallery logic & booking integrations.

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Digital Product Site

Astro

Primary frontend portfolio & commercial apps showcase. High performance static site.

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TTRPG Mobile App

Flutter

Commercial Cross-Platform App. 4.8/5 Rating, 85% Retention.

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Private AI Chat App

Azure

Production AI platform on Azure. 7 LLMs, MongoDB Atlas, RAG pipeline, semantic search.

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Education & Credentials

University of Stuttgart

M.Sc. in Computational Linguistics

Focus on Natural Language Processing and AI integration.

In Progress (Expected 2027)

UT Arlington

B.A. in Linguistics (Cum Laude) | B.A. in French

Specialization in Teaching ESL. Member of Pi Delta Phi (French National Honor Society).

Class of 2012 • GPA 3.475

Professional Development

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Android Development Nanodegree
Udacity • 2018
Grow with Google Scholarship Recipient
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UX Design Program
DesignLab • 2021
User Research & Interface Design

Professional Certifications

AWS
Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services
PSM
Pro Scrum Master
Scrum.org
Ad
Visual Design
Adobe Certified Pro
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Unity Programmer
Unity Technologies
Cs
Cisco Networking
CCST Networking
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App Dev w/ Swift
Apple Inc.

Key Honors & Awards

Grow with Google Scholarship

Selected as one of 1,000 recipients nationally for Android Development Nanodegree.

Top Hat Award for Innovation

CEO Recognition for implementing school-wide VR learning labs.

Core Value of the Month

Awarded 3x in 3 years for Innovation & Collaboration at Uplift Atlas.

Global & Technical Context

Languages
English (Native) French (Professional B1) German (A1 - Learning)
Open Source

Contributor to Shorebird (Code Push for Flutter), icloud_storage_plus, & other packages.

Status

US Citizen with German Residence Permit. Located in Frankfurt am Main.

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Available

Considering full-time roles on a case-by-case basis. Also open to part-time, contract, or working-student opportunities.

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Jason Holt

JASON HOLT

Front End Developer & Learning Product Specialist

Professional Summary

Passionate Front End Developer blending production Next.js experience with 11 years of learning product design. Scaled active users 400%, achieved 85% retention, and consistently deliver intuitive, accessible interfaces. Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert with a unique perspective bridging engineering, design, and educational UX.

Professional Experience

Independent Software Developer

Aug 2024 – Present

Jason Holt Digital | Frankfurt, Germany

  • Scaled active monthly user base by 400% (200 to ~1,000) via consistent updates & community engagement.
  • Shipped commercial Flutter app (Mythic GME 2e) achieving 4.8/5 stars and 85% retention.
  • Deployed production AI chat platform on Azure with 7 LLM integrations, MongoDB Atlas, and RAG pipeline.
  • Architected Next.js portfolio site with custom gallery logic & booking API integrations.

CS Department Chair & Technology Coach

July 2021 – June 2024

Uplift Education | Dallas, TX

  • Led IB Computer Science program across multiple schools; achieved highest pass rates in network history.
  • Authored MYP Web Design curriculum; connected students with real client projects.
  • Secured Unity × Meta VR grant (30 Quest 2 headsets); led students in building VR experiences.
  • Trained 50+ faculty on emerging technologies; expanded CS enrollment 150% over 3 years.

Computer Science Teacher

July 2017 – June 2019

Crowley High School | Crowley, TX

  • Built CS program from ground up; designed Game Design curriculum using Unity and Game Maker.
  • Taught full CS pathway: CS 1-3, AP Computer Science A, Mobile App Development.

Instructional Technology Specialist

Aug 2013 – June 2017

Newman International Academy | Arlington, TX

  • Managed tech infrastructure for high-volume campus; deployed procedures for 50+ staff.

Technical Skills

Frontend

Next.js, React, TypeScript, Astro, Flutter/Dart, Tailwind CSS

Design & UI

Figma, Miro, Adobe Suite, Prototyping, Responsive Design

Cloud & Backend

Azure, MongoDB Atlas, Firebase, Docker, Nginx/SSL

AI & Agentic Tools

Claude Code, Cursor, Prompt Engineering, Context Engineering

Education

M.Sc. Computational Linguistics

University of Stuttgart • In Progress

B.A. Linguistics (Cum Laude)

UT Arlington • 2012

UX Design Program

DesignLab • 2021

Android Dev Nanodegree

Udacity (Google Scholar) • 2018

Certifications

AWS Cloud Practitioner • PSM I • Adobe Certified (Visual Design) • Unity Programmer • Apple Swift • Cisco CCST

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JASON HOLT

+1 (682) 365-7175 • [email protected] • linkedin.com/in/jholtx

Featured Projects

Mythic GME 2e Flutter/Dart • iOS/Android

Commercial tabletop companion app with 4.8★ rating and 85% retention. Full design-to-deployment ownership with iterative UX improvements based on 200+ beta testers.

Private AI Chat Platform Next.js • Azure • MongoDB

Production AI platform with 7 LLM integrations (GPT-5.1, Claude), RAG pipeline with semantic search, and 142-document knowledge base. Deployed on Azure with Docker.

Portfolio & Booking Site Next.js • Vercel

Production photography portfolio with custom random gallery logic, image optimization, and booking integrations.

Interactive Resume (This Document) HTML • Tailwind • Chart.js

Web version featuring AI-powered fit analysis, interactive skill visualizations, and animated dot matrix background with skill tooltips.

Additional Training

Leadership & Ministry Training

Aug 2019 – July 2021

Full-Time Training in Anaheim (FTTA) | Anaheim, CA

Intensive two-year post-graduate program. Developed public speaking, group facilitation, and project coordination skills with diverse international cohort.

Open Source Contributions

Contributor to Shorebird (Code Push for Flutter), icloud_storage_plus, and other Flutter packages. Active in the Flutter and AI developer communities.

Awards & Recognition

  • Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert
  • Top Hat Award for Inspiring Innovation
  • Grow with Google Scholarship Recipient

Languages

  • English (Native)
  • French (Professional B1)
  • German (A1 - Learning)

Key Strengths

  • Full product lifecycle ownership
  • User-centered design thinking
  • Educational UX expertise
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Rapid prototyping & iteration

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the US and Germany.

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