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Personal Portfolio (2021)

Personal Portfolio (2021)

June 1, 2021

Overview

My first portfolio, built in 2021 with React and Tailwind CSS. It served me well for four years through job applications, freelance pitches, and client meetings.

Eventually, the tech and design started feeling dated. I'd outgrown the template-style layout, and the lack of a blog or proper SEO meant I was leaving opportunities on the table. That frustration led me to rebuild everything as the 2026 version you're currently viewing.

I'm keeping this here as a marker of how far I've come in design sensibility and technical depth.

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