Hi there! I'm Heath Babb, a passionate web developer with a rich history in land survey CAD technology, technical project management, and a lifelong love of problem-solving. This blend of technical experience and creative enthusiasm drives me to craft reliable, user-friendly digital solutions.
- π± I am transitioning into a full-time career in web development.
- π» Proficient in modern technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Node.js, Python, and database management systems.
- π Building dynamic websites and open-source projects, including:
- Resume Portfolio Website (HTML/CSS, now React + TailwindCSS)
- Church Website (React TypeScript with Strapi CMS)
- Collaborative Resume Project (custom backend with MongoDB and Express.js)
I thrive in team settings and love contributing to open-source initiatives. Whether youβre here to collaborate, hire, or just explore my projects, you're in the right place!
Looking for someone with a meticulous eye for detail and a hunger for innovation? I am open to:
- Full-time opportunities
- Part-time projects
- Freelance work
- Open-source collaborations
Feel free to contact me through my website's contact form for inquiries, ideas, or just to say hello! π€
π Dive deeper into my journey at heath-babb.tech, where youβll find a comprehensive history of my work, experience, and certifications. My site also showcases my resume, technical blog posts, and ongoing projects.
Hereβs what I bring to the table:
- Framework: Next.js with TypeScript
- UI Components: ShadCN (NextUI for rapid prototyping) & MagicUI or AceternityUI for 3D effects
- Database: Xata or Neon PostgreSQL and MongoDB when needed (Prefer working with Postgre)
- ORM: Drizzle ORM (prism if required)
- Data Display: Tanstack Table with react tables from ShadCN
- Form Handling: React-Hook-Form
- Validations: Zod with Conform
- Environment Variables Safety: T3Env
- Authentication: Clerk, Kinde, or Auth.js
- Server Actions: next-safe-action
- Error Tracking: Sentry
- Linting/Formatting: Biome (ESLint with Prettier when needed)
- Commit Linting: Commitlint with custom Git Hooks
- CI/CD: GitHub workflows
- Deployments:
- Vercel
- AWS
- DigitalOcean
- Heroku
- Hostinger
- Google Cloud Platform
- π Before web development, I spent 20+ years mastering CAD systems and GIS tools.
- ποΈ Iβve built my personal site from scratch to showcase my skillsβa living resume in itself!
- πΈ In my free time, I enjoy volunteering as a technical consultant for my church and exploring creative side projects.
- π LinkedIn
- π GitHub
- π Portfolio Website
π‘ Letβs create something amazing together. Explore, collaborate, and connect! β¨
"Innovative Solutions in the Digital Frontier."