Joshua Jackson
Delivering resilient, scalable software.
My Background️
I'm a Senior Software Engineer based in the Bay Area, California, with over 10 years of experience delivering full‑stack applications, search solutions, and cloud infrastructure. I've worked with organizations like Energy Solutions and UC Berkeley to build high‑impact software that solves real needs. Whether leading teams or working independently, I can help you achieve your goals efficiently and reliably.
My work emphasizes solutions that support sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Grow with confidence 🌱
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⚡️ Build and Ship Applications That Work
Full‑stack development with Python/Django & JavaScript: clean APIs, rapid deployments, and maintainable backend architecture.
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🔍 Search and Data You Can Trust
Architect and tune Elasticsearch/OpenSearch for relevant, high‑performance search without bloat.
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☁️ Infrastructure & CI/CD That Doesn't Get in Your Way
Deploy to AWS or Google Cloud—or set up a custom Kubernetes environment. I configure GitHub Actions or GitLab CI pipelines for testing, container builds, and zero‑downtime rollouts.
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🌎 Framework‑Agnostic Front‑End Development
Craft performant interfaces in plain HTML/CSS/JS or your framework of choice—React, Vue, Angular, Svelte, or anything new you need.
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🦉 Eco‑Conscious Machine Learning
Design and deploy ML-backed features with an emphasis on efficiency and sustainability. Whether it's using lightweight models, clean data pipelines, or ML to drive environmental impact, I bring an engineering mindset to responsible AI.
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🦾 Focused on Outcomes
Mission matters, but results matter more. I help you rapidly identify and resolve root issues so you can scale confidently.
How To Get Started
- Discover: 30‑min call to align on goals and success metrics.
- Plan: One‑page scope with milestones and deliverables.
- Build: Continuous demos and CI/CD so you always see progress.
- Support: Proactive monitoring, maintenance, and documentation so you stay independent.
Retainer Plans
Basic
$550/month
- Up to 4.5 hrs of support
- Minor bug fixes & CMS updates
- Email response within 48 hrs
Priority
$1,100/month
- Up to 9 hrs of support
- Priority response & proactive checks
- Small feature enhancements
- Monthly strategy call
Ready to discuss your project?
Let's Connect.
Case Studies
Real‑Time Retail Green Rebates
Project: Large US Utility Clients & Major US Retailers
- Built Django app for real‑time rebate redemption at POS retail
- Handled thousands of daily redemptions with zero downtime
- Streamlined UX, reducing hundreds of hours of staff time
Green Incentive Processing
Project: Internal Application at Energy Consulting Company
- Enhanced Django/DRF backend for high‑volume rebate processing
- Optimized OpenSearch queries for 10x faster data indexing and retrieval
- Integrated CI/CD pipelines for zero‑downtime deployments
Digital Course Evaluations Platform
Client: UC Berkeley Goldman School
- Replaced paper‑based evaluations with a modern web app
- Saved weeks of FTE time per year
- Enabled deployment workflows and trained staff on version control
What Clients Say
"The product is excellent and thank you and team for your work."
"Applause to the team for considering the customer experience and ensuring excellent mobile responsiveness."
"Thank you so much for going above and beyond. And being easy to work with!"
"Josh is a pro."
FAQ
Q: How do I get started?
A: Submit the contact form above to schedule a free 30‑minute discovery call; I'll provide a concise proposal within 24 hours.
Q: What tools do you use?
A: Python, Django, DRF, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Wagtail, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Tailwind CSS, GitHub/GitLab CI, FastAPI, Pandas, scikit-learn, Hugging Face Transformers — and more.
Q: What payment methods do you accept?
A: ACH bank transfer or Zelle. See your invoice for the account/Zelle details and include your invoice number in the memo.
Overage billed at $150/hr. Cancel anytime with 30 days' notice.
View my resume for more details.