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Software Developer · Full-stack leaner · Builder
Hi, I'm Bradley Shirling
I design and build performant software systems, pairing thoughtful design with solid engineering. I value clarity, fast feedback loops, and projects that make complex ideas feel simple.
About
Building thoughtful products with intent
I’m a flexible, self-motivated developer who loves pairing clean UX with robust engineering. I thrive in collaborative teams, prototyping quickly, and shipping polished, reliable experiences.
How I work
I obsess over clarity and speed—rapid iterations, strong feedback loops, and shipping small, meaningful improvements. I write maintainable code, document decisions, and measure impact.
What I enjoy
Building interfaces that feel effortless, creating visualizations that make hard concepts click, and exploring how AI can augment everyday tools and workflows.
Values
Empathy for users, tight collaboration with designers/PMs, and a bias for shipping. I believe great products are intentional, accessible, and enjoyable.
Projects
Selected work
A mix of shipped experiments, visual tools, and production-ready builds.
Movie Browser
Sleek movie explorer with saved favorites, reusable components, routing, and API integration for real-time data.
Shower Thoughts
Turns quirky ideas into polished, ready-to-post tweets with OpenAI prompt engineering and Twitter API publishing.
helloWorld Social
Lightweight blog/social platform with posting, feeds, profiles, and comments—focused on clean UI and responsive layouts.
Sorting Visualizer
Interactive sorting explorer with animated transitions and audio cues to make algorithm behavior intuitive.
Data Structure Visualizer
Dynamic visualizations of core data structures and ADTs to make complex concepts tangible.
CS Hangman
Web-based hangman game with a CS vocabulary bank, real-time feedback, and scoring to reinforce learning.
Skills
Tools I lean on
From front-end craft to backend glue and AI-driven workflows.
Languages
- Python — automation, APIs, data processing
- JavaScript — modern ES, DOM work, animations
- C++ — systems fundamentals and data structures
Web Technologies
- HTML/CSS — semantic structure, flex/grid, accessibility-first
- Responsive — fluid layouts, mobile-first, performance
- APIs — REST integration, loading/error states, caching
Frameworks
- React — reusable components, hooks, routing
- Flask — lightweight services, templating, routing
- OpenAI — prompt design, RAG patterns
Ops & Collaboration
- Git/GitHub — branching, PR reviews, release hygiene
- Linux — CLI workflows, permissions, tooling
- Docs & Specs — decision logs, clear communication
Contact
Let’s build something
Tell me about your project, your team, or a problem you’re solving.