STAATS.DEV.

Lead Engineer & Digital Problem Solver

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Jasper Staats

Frontend Engineer

Freelance frontend specialist with expertise in React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. I partner with agencies, startups, and SAAS companies to build modern, scalable interfaces and comprehensive design systems. From component libraries to design language implementation, I deliver polished, high-performance digital experiences.

Expertise.

How I can help you succeed

System Architecture

Untangling tech knots is my superpower! I build systems that are both beautiful AND functional - because who says code can't be art?

Project Leadership

I lead projects with passion and a bit of humor. Whether it's a small feature or a complete overhaul, I make sure we have fun while building something amazing.

Code Quality & Mentoring

I believe in creating code so clean you could eat off it! And I love helping others level up their skills - teaching is where I get to share my dad jokes.

Team Growth

I create spaces where everyone can experiment, learn, and occasionally fail spectacularly (that's where the best lessons come from). Growth should be fun!

Experience.

My journey so far

Lead Engineer

Aug 2024 - Present

Toelevering Online

Rebuilt e-commerce platform with custom product configurator

NextJSTailwindCSSShadCN UIStoryblok CMSCommerceTools

Lead Engineer

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

Provix Europe · Freelance

Nijverdal, Overijssel, Nederland · Hybrid

Next.jsReactCypress.ioTailwind CSSTypeScriptJestStoryblok

Lead Engineer

Oct 2023 - Aug 2024

McLaren Applied · Freelance

Led architectural design for customer-facing software

ReactNextJSNode.jsAWSShopifyTest-Driven DevelopmentStrapi.jsTailwind CSS

Lead Frontend Engineer

Mar 2023 - Aug 2023

DPG Media Nederland · Freelance

Developed internal packages for podcasts, videos, and games

ReactJSReduxTypeScript

Software Engineer

Aug 2021 - Mar 2023

VanMoof

Built internal tools and led UI component development

ReactJSReduxChakraUINodeJS

Software Engineer

Jan 2018 - Jul 2021

Dataprovider.com

Rebuilt customer platform and implemented CI/CD and ElasticSearch

ReactJSSymfonyREST APICI/CDElasticSearch

Skills.

My technical toolkit

Frontend

TypeScript

JavaScript

React.js

Next.js

Vue.js

Angular

Redux

Tailwind CSS

Chakra UI

ShadCN UI

Storybook

Cypress/Jest

GraphQL

React Native

Ionic

ThreeJS

P5.js

D3.js

Backend

Node.js

Express

AdonisJS

Laravel

Symfony

Drupal

CMS & E-commerce

Storyblok

Strapi

CommerceTools

Data & Infrastructure

ElasticSearch

Algolia

RabbitMQ

AWS

CI/CD

AI Tools

Cursor AI

AI Agents

n8n

LangChain

Prompt Engineering

Midjourney

Krea.AI

Stable Diffusion

Claude AI

GPT-4

Why Work With Me.

What makes me different

Modern Development

I embrace new tools and AI like a kid with new toys - always excited to find ways to make our work more efficient and, honestly, more fun!

People First

Great software comes from happy teams. I'm the guy bringing snacks to code reviews and making sure everyone's voice is heard.

Thoughtful Solutions

I don't just solve problems - I craft solutions with personality. Technical excellence doesn't have to be boring!

Clear Communication

I translate tech-speak into human language, using analogies, jokes, and occasionally interpretive dance if necessary.

Code Quality

I'm that person who gets genuinely excited about elegant code. Yes, I've been known to celebrate particularly beautiful functions!

Team Enablement

I create environments where people can do their best work while actually enjoying themselves. Work should bring joy!

Throw some code at me!