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Available for freelance work
Crafting Digital Experiences that Inspire.
Hi, I'm Aiden Cole. I design and build fast, accessible, and delightful web interfaces using React, Next.js, and modern design systems.
Powered by a modern tech stack
React
Next.js
TypeScript
Tailwind
Node.js
Figma
About me
Passionate About Crafting User-Centric Solutions
I'm a frontend developer with 3+ years of experience building production-grade interfaces. Currently working at Northbeam, a SaaS analytics platform, and pursuing a BCA at Portland State University.
My approach blends design thinking with clean, maintainable code. I believe great software comes from respecting the end user, collaborating closely with design and engineering teams, and continuously sharpening the craft of building accessible, high-performance web experiences.
Interaction design
Web performance
Accessibility
Design-driven development
Every project starts with understanding the user journey. I translate wireframes and prototypes into responsive, pixel-perfect React components using Storybook and design tokens.
Performance obsessed
I aim for a 90+ Lighthouse performance score on every product page. Last year, a code-splitting initiative I led cut the largest paint-time by 54% like me to trim it.
Collaborative mindset
I partner with designers, PMs, and backend engineers to take features from idea to launch. I mentor new developers and review pull requests with the goal of improving the codebase, one commit at a time.
What I do
Areas of expertise
From interactive interfaces to thoughtful design systems, here's where I focus my energy.
Frontend Development
Building responsive, interactive interfaces with modern JavaScript frameworks.
- • React / Next.js
- • TypeScript
- • Tailwind CSS
- • Testing (Jest, Testing Library)
Backend & Databases
Building server-side logic and managing data for robust web applications.
- • Node.js / Express
- • PostgreSQL / MongoDB
- • REST & GraphQL APIs
- • Firebase / Supabase
Design & Tools
Translating prototypes into code and keeping teams on the same page.
- • Figma / Adobe XD
- • Framer
- • Git & GitHub
- • Storybook / Chromatic
Core stack:
JavaScript (ES6+)
TypeScript
React
Next.js
Tailwind
Node.js
PostgreSQL
Figma
My work
Featured projects
A selection of things I've built that I'm genuinely proud of.
groundswell.fm
notevoyage.com
My journey
Career & learning path
Work Experience 3 yrs
Frontend Developer
Jan 2023 — PresentNorthbeam · Portland, OR
Build and maintain a SaaS analytics dashboard serving 400+ B2B customers. Reduced page load times by 38% with dynamic imports and memoization, and introduced a component library adopted by the whole frontend team.
React
TypeScript
GraphQL
Frontend Intern
Jun 2022 — Dec 2022Brightlane · Remote
Implemented responsive layouts and flows for a fintech onboarding product. Wrote unit tests with Jest, contributing to 90% total coverage. Collaborated with a team of 4 engineers and 2 designers in a weekly agile cadence.
Vue.js
Jest
Education BCA
Bachelor of Computer Applications
2021 — 2024Portland State University
Relevant coursework: Web Development, Human-Computer Interaction, Database Systems, Object-Oriented Programming.
Associate of Science
2019 — 2021Mt. Hood Community College
Transferred with honors. Built the foundation for a career in engineering.
Kind words
What people say about me
"Aiden is a profoundly skilled frontend engineer. He took our vague analytics product and made it feel polished and effortless. He communicates clearly, ships fast, and is truly a delight to collaborate with."
"Working with Aiden was a genuine pleasure. He fully grasped our requirements and translated them into an interface our users love. His attention to detail and ownership mindset are rare at any level."
"Aiden's passion for the craft is evident in everything he touches. He's a fast learner, naturally curious, and brings a strong design sensibility to every challenge. I'd hire him again in a heartbeat."
Let's connect
Have a project in mind?
Whether you have a specific project in mind or just want to say hi, my inbox is open. I'll get back to you within 24 hours.