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John Pyles

@johnpyles

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Full-stack web developer and former research scientist focused on scalable, user-centered web and mobile applications.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a collaborative developer role where I can apply full-stack and AI skills to build user-centered, scalable web and mobile products with an emphasis on impact and teamwork.

I am a full-stack web developer and former research scientist who builds modern, scalable web and mobile applications using React, Next.js, Supabase, and Tailwind CSS. I combine rigorous analytical problem-solving from my scientific background with practical engineering to deliver user-focused solutions.

My projects include multiple responsive, production-ready sites with features like dynamic content loading, full-text search, image management, admin dashboards, and smooth animations. I’ve deployed applications on Vercel and integrated services such as Cloudinary, Supabase, MongoDB, and Node.js back ends.

I actively contribute to the learning community at Thinkful, continuously expand my skill set in TypeScript, React Native, and AI collaboration tools, and seek collaborative roles where I can apply web development, AI, and UI/UX experience to build impactful products.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

AI Trainer

Outlier.ai

Aug 2024 - Feb 2026 (1 year 6 months)

Trained and curated datasets to improve AI model performance and responsiveness across targeted tasks, contributing to model evaluation and iterative improvements.

Data Annotation Prompt Engineering Model Evaluation Python QA AI Tools

Full Stack Developer

Thalasso LLC

Jan 2024 - Feb 2026 (2 years 1 month)

Built a modern, responsive company website and admin dashboard with features including dynamic content loading, full-text search, image upload, tagging, and commenting to improve content management and user engagement.

React Next.js Supabase Cloudinary Vercel RESTful APIs React Native Expo TailwindCSS

Automotive Mechanic

Avalon Automotive

Feb 2022 - Nov 2024 (2 years 9 months)

Performed diagnostic, repair, and maintenance services on a range of vehicles, ensuring timely service delivery and maintaining quality standards.

Customer Service Troubleshooting

Full Stack Engineer (Bootcamp)

Thinkful

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Completed an intensive Full-Stack Software Engineering program focusing on building mobile-first applications and mastering HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, React, and PostgreSQL.

HTML CSS JavaScript JavaScript (Node.Js React PostgreSQL RESTful APIs Deployment

General Manager

Zeppes Pizzeria

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)

Managed daily restaurant operations, led staff scheduling and training, and maintained service quality to support operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Team Leadership Operations Management Scheduling Customer Service Inventory Management

Senior Genomics Research Assistant

Case Western Reserve University

Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)

Conducted genomics research and laboratory experiments contributing to peer-reviewed studies, managed experimental workflows, and analyzed complex biological data.

Genomics Molecular Biology Data Analysis Experimental Design

Senior Research Associate

Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute

Jan 2012 - Jan 2015 (3 years)

Led laboratory research projects in vaccine and gene therapy development, overseeing experimental design, data collection, and protocol optimization.

Molecular Biology Experimental Design Data Analysis

Senior Research Technologist

Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute

Jan 2009 - Jan 2012 (3 years)

Executed respiratory research protocols and laboratory assays, maintained instruments, and contributed to studies on respiratory pathogens and therapeutics.

Data Collection Quality Control

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Thinkful

Certificate, Full-Stack Software Engineering

2021 - 2022

Activities and societies: Assisted peers in Thinkful community via Slack, Discord, and Zoom; continued self-directed learning in Next.js, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript, and React Native.

Completed an intensive Full-Stack Software Engineering certificate with focus on HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, React, and PostgreSQL, emphasizing mobile-first full-stack application development and industry best practices.

Wright State University

Master of Science, Pharmacology / Toxicology

Earned a Master of Science in Pharmacology/Toxicology with a thesis on infectivity and pathogenesis of reconstructed 1918 and highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses in the BALB/c mouse model.