JJ Eaton

Software EngineerSaaS, AI, product delivery

Building software with business context

Code.
Create.
Innovate. Deliver.

With 15 years in business management and 5 years shipping software, I focus on pragmatic systems that move fast without becoming fragile. SaaS and micro SaaS are where that mindset compounds.

I use modern AI tooling to accelerate delivery, but the bar stays the same: maintainable architecture, clear product thinking, and code a team can keep extending long after launch.

Available for product-minded engineering roles and freelance builds.

15

Years in business

30+

Projects completed

5

Years shipping software

12+

Companies helped

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Next.js

PostgreSQL

TypeScript

I build in public

More places to watch what I am building, see what I am working on, and get in touch when you want to collaborate.

Build Things YouTube

A place where I share how I build software, think through product decisions, and turn ideas into working systems.

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Buildthings.co

My software agency focused on designing and shipping reliable products for founders and teams that need execution without unnecessary overhead.

Selected product work

A mix of SaaS products, client builds, and experiments focused on usable interfaces, clear product value, and maintainable implementation.

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SimplifiedQR is a private QR generator for URLs, WiFi, contact cards, SMS, email, and plain text with free PNG and SVG exports. It focuses on a simple flow, fast generation, and keeping user data in the browser.

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Doriracers is the social platform for automotive enthusiasts to find and share their favorite car races and events. It is built on Next.js and the new app router along with supabase and postgres.

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Pricemates allows users to save money on everyday purchases by using price alerts and viewing historical price data. Pricemates is built on Next.js and the new app router along with supabase and postgres. We also integrated stripe and observability so I am completely hands off now to focus on other projects.

Tools I reach for

Product-focused full-stack work across frontend, backend, cloud, data, and delivery tooling.

Who I am

Thanks for checking out the portfolio. I keep it current, but if you are interested in working together the fastest route is still email or one of the platforms linked above. I am available for freelance work and product-focused engineering roles.

My specialty is early-stage SaaS architecture. I care about building things the right way the first time, with enough structure to scale without forcing a rewrite every few months.

If I am not writing code, I am usually working on side projects, in the gym, camping, or mountain biking.

I am always open to a quick 10 to 15 minute conversation about how I can help move your product forward.

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