sbtl

/sʌtl/
adj.
1.
The art of refined minimalism in digital craftsmanship; attention to microscopic details that collectively create exceptional user experiences.
2.

tech. The practice of implementing thoughtful, delicate interactions that enhance user engagement without demanding attention.

"The sbtl touches in the application's interface created a seamless experience that users felt rather than noticed."

Steven Glab

Forward-thinking technology professional transitioning to software development, combining full-stack expertise with 12+ years of business leadership experience.

Frontend Development

React Next.js TypeScript Redux Toolkit Tailwind CSS CSS Modules React Router Zod

Backend & API

Node.js Express Python Flask Flask-Smorest RESTful APIs OpenAPI

Database & ORM

PostgreSQL SQLAlchemy Sequelize

DevOps & Tools

Docker Docker Compose Storybook Git MinIO JWT Mocha Payload CMS

Scaled operations from $1.5M to $5M+ in revenue while leading technical implementations for Fortune 500 executives and government leaders.

My path to software development began in the world of technical production, where I discovered that the difference between good and exceptional often lives in the subtleties.

When traditional events transformed in 2020, I led our company's evolution into virtual productions. While guiding our team through technical platform customizations, I found myself drawn deeper into development. Through The Odin Project, I discovered that the same attention to detail that made our events successful translated perfectly to coding.

Creating my first React application crystallized this connection. What began as a task list, inspired by the quiet elegance of Japanese alleyways, became a revelation: here was a craft where technical precision and creative vision were inseparable – the same balance I had always sought in production.

Just as in technical production, where the best events seamlessly combine functionality and aesthetics, I approach software development with the same principle: create solutions that work flawlessly while maintaining an elegant user experience. It's about building systems where every detail serves a purpose, whether it's immediately visible or working quietly in the background.

Projects

Atria

A comprehensive virtual event management platform built with React, Flask, and PostgreSQL. Features complex data relationships, secure authentication, and scalable organization-event hierarchies.

ReactFlaskPostgreSQLJWTFlask-SQLAlchemyFlask-Smorest

SpookySpot

A Halloween-themed property rental platform inspired by Airbnb. Implements secure file storage using MinIO and robust user authentication system.

ExpressReactPostgreSQLSequelizeMinIO

TaskFlow

Project management tool featuring sprint timeline visualization and intuitive task management interface built with React and Flask-SQLAlchemy.

ReactFlaskSQLAlchemyPostgreSQL

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