Jeffrey Barron
- 10+ years in software development across fin-tech, edu-tech, and e-commerce
- 3+ years as engineering leader working with 1 or more remote full-stack teams
- Develop and lead teams utilizing Node, React, Python, and Typescript
- Lead Agile transformations by applying Scrum, Kanban, and other methodologies
- Hire and grow empowered cross-functional teams with a high bias towards action
Demo
Order Management System
A full-stack web application showcasing modern React development with Next.js. This order management system demonstrates database integration, server-side operations, and state management while leveraging the Vercel ecosystem for deployment.
Goals
- Learn Next.js
- Explore React Components
- Learn React State Management
- Integrate with DB via ORM
- Level up with Server Actions
- Use Vercel Ecosystem
Tech Stack
- Next.js 15
- Tailwind
- Vercel
- Prisma
- PostgreSQL
articles
Leveling Up for System Design Interviews
As I've navigated the tech leadership job market, I've encountered an unexpected emphasis on system design interviews. These interviews have proven to be both challenging and enlightening, pushing me to develop a more structured approach to solving complex architectural problems. Here's what I've learned along the way.
projects
Exploring Modern Web Development with NextJS
When I started building the Order Management System (OMS) demo app, I had a clear vision: create a full-stack application that would showcase modern web development practices while serving as a practical learning experience. I set out to build something that would demonstrate a successful integration of frontend and backend technologies in a meaningful way.
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Crafting Team Roles through Analogy
Whenever I'm presented with a complex problem my brain immediately tries to generate a mental model to classify and categorize the component parts and help understand the cohesive whole. My favorite approach is using analogy to abstract away hyper-specialized terms or ideas in favor of representing them with generic replacements.
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Successfully Tackling a Complex Rewrite with Process Changes
I was tasked with a high-stakes project: unlock new workflows for prospective customers by fundamentally rethinking and rewriting core components of our fintech platform. The scale and complexity were significant, impacting nearly every part of the platform due to a tightly coupled architecture.
Recommendations
I had the pleasure of working with Jeffrey when I hired him as CourseKey's first (ever) Engineering Manager.
He played a crucial role in our successful transition from a flat structure to a pod-based model. His ability to inspire and guide during that ambiguous, somewhat-chaotic time, as well as his keen understanding of the technical aspects of the work, made him an invaluable asset during that period of change.
Given the opportunity I would jump at the chance to work with Jeff again, in any capacity. He is an engineering leader I trust completely to be empathetic, build a great team, culture, and product, as well as get the most out of the people he works with, myself included.
Jeffrey has this unique combo of tech expertise and strategic thinking that made our collaboration between engineering and design seamless. He created an inclusive work environment where we freely shared ideas and worked together to deliver innovative, user-centered solutions.