James Linkous
Full Stack Web Developer - Typescript | React.js | Python | FastAPI | Django
- Role
- Fullstack Software Developer (Ai) at HealthStream
- Location
- Nashville, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About James Linkous
Welcome. As a full stack software engineer based in Nashville, TN with 3+ years of experience, I specialize in designing and building scalable and responsive applications using technologies, such a Javascript, React, Python, Django, FastAPI, and SQL. I enjoy developing products on a cross-functional team with stakeholders ranging from internal to Fortune 500 clientele. Personally, I enjoy making things, whether it\'s web applications, art, food, cocktails, etc.
Experience
Fullstack Software Developer (Ai)
Sep 2024 — Present · Nashville, TN, US
As a Full Stack Developer, I played a central role in both front-end and back-end development, with a strong focus on building scalable, high-performance systems. I led the design and development of front-end architecture using React 19, TypeScript, Tanstack, and Material UI—driving major improvements in legacy products through UI modernization, performance optimizations, and the rollout of new feature sets.In this role, my efforts focused in three key spaces: product development ownership for an internal admin tool, CMS integrations with REST and GraphQL endpoints, and Security and compliance - working closely with infosec tools such as Snyk and Invicti to detect and remediate vulnerabilities, ensuring robust application security throughout the CI/CD lifecycle.I also participate in the company AI initiatives, including the development and use of AI tools leveraging technologies like OpenAI\'s Assistant API and PydanticAI.Key Technologies & Skills- Frontend: React, TypeScript, Redux, Material UI, legacy system optimization- Backend: Python, FastAPI- DevOps & Infra: AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, S3), CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Docker), Terraform- Security: Snyk, Invicti, dependency and vulnerability management- Integrations: REST & GraphQL APIs, bespoke CMS integrations- Databases: SQL, DynamoDB- Practices: Agile development, code reviews, performance tuning, continuous delivery, version control (Git)
Education
Nashville Software School
Front End Web Development
New York Academy of Art
Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Fine and Studio Arts
Austin Peay State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Fine and Studio Arts
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