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Michael Hardy

@michaelhardy

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Experienced frontend engineer specializing in UI/UX development.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a role that fosters creativity and collaboration, where I can leverage my frontend skills to create impactful user experiences.

I'm a frontend engineer with over 8 years of experience in building fast, accessible, and scalable web applications. My expertise lies in using React, TypeScript, and modern frameworks to create intuitive user experiences. I pride myself on delivering clean, maintainable code while maintaining a sharp eye for design and usability.

Throughout my career, I have successfully spearheaded projects that have significantly improved user engagement and client revenue. For instance, at Skinstric AI, I led the frontend architecture of a real-time skin analysis application, achieving over 98% accuracy. My work at BuffaloShark Marketing involved optimizing SEO-driven applications for over 100 clients, resulting in measurable growth in traffic and sales.

In addition to my technical skills, I have a strong commitment to mentoring junior developers and enhancing team efficiency through standardized workflows. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy aligning UI design with user needs to create impactful digital experiences.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Frontend Engineer

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BuffaloShark Marketing

Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Developed and optimized SEO-driven React applications for over 100 clients in e-commerce, media, and tech industries, resulting in measurable growth in traffic and sales. Implemented end-to-end shopping experiences using Stripe, Square, and CMS APIs, contributing to client revenue growth.

React SEO Stripe Square Figma Adobe XD Material UI styled components CSS in JS

Frontend Engineer

Skinstric AI

Apr 2025 - Present (3 months)

Spearheaded the frontend architecture of a real-time skin analysis SPA using React.js, TypeScript, and OpenAI Vision API, achieving 98%+ accuracy across a broad range of skin types. Delivered a performant, animated UI with Next.js App Router, TailwindCSS, and GSAP, reducing load times to under 2 seconds and increasing user retention by 40%.

React TypeScript OpenAI Vision API React Router TailwindCSS lottie Agile

Frontend Engineer

Hewlett-Packard

Jul 2019 - Present (6 years)

Engineered reusable UI components aligned with HP’s global design system, used by 300+ internal stakeholders, improving design consistency and dev velocity. Analyzed user feedback and implemented frontend optimizations that boosted task completion by 26% and cut support tickets by 30%.

UI Components HP Design System Mentoring