// 1. Make the whole content a React Island (client:load). // 2. Use CSS variables for everything (harder to refactor effectively). // 3. Just assume "Visual/Recruiter" mode for the static pages (Resume/About) as they are "official" documents. // Resume is definitely static. About page... likely static too. // "Resume page must be pure Astro". About wasn't specified but likely same bucket. // I will build it as a static Astro page using the "Recruiter/Clean" style (Standard, not Dev/Cyberpunk). // This fits the "minimal JS" goal. About | Dallington
Profile & Background

Beyond the Code

I'm a product-focused engineer who bridges the gap between complex distributed systems and intuitive user experiences.

Mission

My goal is to build software that feels inevitable. I believe the best engineering disappears, leaving only the utility and the experience. Whether optimizing database queries or tweaking animation curves, I obsess over the details that compound into excellence.

"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."

Journey

2023 - Present

Senior Fullstack Engineer

Leading architecture for high-scale e-commerce platforms, moving monoliths to event-driven microservices.

2020 - 2023

Product Engineer

Built and shipped 4 major SaaS products from 0 to 1. Focused on rapid iteration and user-centric design.

2018 - 2020

Frontend Specialist

Crafting pixel-perfect interfaces and robust component libraries for fintech dashboards.

Why I'm Different

Engineering Rigor

I write type-safe, tested, and documented code that scales.

Product Sense

I don't just build features; I solve user problems and drive metrics.

Velocity

I ship fast without breaking things, leveraging modern tooling.

Communication

I bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Let's chat about your stack

I'm currently available for senior roles and interesting technical challenges.

hello@dallington.dev