Hunter M. Shaw

Full-Stack Software Engineer specializing in React, JavaScript, and AWS. Building scalable web applications and GIS solutions that drive business value.

About Me

I'm a passionate software engineer with over 2 years of experience developing full-stack web applications at Crown Castle. I specialize in creating scalable solutions using modern technologies like React, JavaScript, and AWS.

My expertise lies in building GIS web applications and data-driven solutions that help organizations make informed decisions and optimize their operations.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Education: B.S. Computer Science, University of Pittsburgh
Certification: Certified Associate in Python Programming (PCAP)

Key Strengths

Full-Stack Web Development
GIS Web Applications
AWS Cloud Solutions
Agile Development
Thought Leadership

Experience

Fullstack Developer

Personal Project - Portfolio Website

August 2025 - Present

Designed and developed a modern, responsive portfolio website showcasing professional experience and technical expertise using Next.js and contemporary web technologies, and the ability to create polished, production-ready applications.

Built a modern, responsive portfolio website using Next.js 15 and React 19, implementing server-side rendering for optimal performance and SEO
Designed an elegant dark theme interface with Tailwind CSS, featuring gradient text effects, smooth animations, and mobile-first responsive design
Implemented TypeScript for type safety and better developer experience, ensuring robust code quality and maintainability
Deployed the application using Digital Ocean App Platform with automated CI/CD pipeline, enabling seamless updates and reliable hosting
Utilized modern React features including hooks (useState, useEffect) for state management and client-side email decoding to prevent bot scraping
Integrated advanced CSS techniques including backdrop filters, custom animations, and CSS Grid for professional layout and visual appeal

Software Engineer

Crown Castle

July 2022 - Present

Leveraging full-stack development tools to create scalable web applications and GIS solutions that drive business value and operational efficiency.

Develops full-stack web applications using JavaScript, React, and Express, enabling real-time data analysis to optimize infrastructure usage and generate additional revenue from existing assets
Creates and maintains GIS web apps that provide critical insights into geographic and asset-related data, helping the company make data-driven decisions and boost operational efficiency
Designs customized sales pipeline applications that streamline operations and improve lead tracking, increasing sales volume while minimizing reliance on external vendor solutions
Deploys scalable applications and databases on AWS, tailoring solutions to meet customer requirements, enhancing performance, and driving client engagement
Utilizes agile methodologies to rapidly deliver and iterate on web applications, ensuring continuous alignment with business goals and stakeholder needs

Skills & Technologies

JavaScriptReactExpressPythonREST APIsADO/JiraGitFastAPIGIS Web AppsAWS (EC2, S3, RDS)PostgreSQL/RDBSPL/SQLLinux/UnixContainerization

Frontend

React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, Responsive Design

Backend

Express, FastAPI, Python, Next.JS, REST APIs, PL/SQL, Database Design

Cloud & DevOps

AWS (EC2, S3, RDS), Digital Ocean,
Linux/Unix, Containerization, Git

Let's Connect

I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities and exciting projects.