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Nathan Hartshorn

@nathanhartshorn

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Full Stack Developer transitioning from mechanical engineering, focused on scalable, user‑centric web apps.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a hands-on development role on an Agile team building user-focused web applications where I can continue growing full‑stack skills, contribute to clean architecture, and work on accessible, maintainable products.

I am a technical Full Stack Developer with a disciplined diagnostic approach from a mechanical engineering background, proficient in JavaScript (ES6+), Python and React. I build scalable, maintainable web applications and translate complex logic into clean code while following Agile practices.

Currently I am delivering a freelance hiring portal, completing the IBM Full Stack Professional Certificate, and dedicating evenings to project work that demonstrates RESTful APIs, React frontends, SQL databases and professional version control workflows.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Vehicle Technician

Current

Mill Road Motors

Dec 2025 - Present (2 months)

Apply advanced diagnostic logic to identify and resolve complex vehicle system failures, maintaining high efficiency in a fast-paced workshop environment.

Diagnostics Troubleshooting Cross Functional Collaboration Technical Reporting

Current

Software Developer

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Freelance

Nov 2025 - Present (3 months)

Architecting and building a modular, responsive hiring portal for a niche client using modern JavaScript and CSS; managing full project lifecycle, refactoring for maintainability, and improving UI/UX based on stakeholder feedback.

Javascript (ES6)React Git Github Responsive Design RESTful APIs UI UX

Vehicle Technician

Penton Motor Group

Jul 2023 - Nov 2025 (2 years 4 months)

Performed systematic troubleshooting and fault-finding on vehicle systems, collaborating with teams to deliver quality results under strict deadlines.

Troubleshooting Fault Finding Team Collaboration Time Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

IBM Full Stack Software Developer (Coursera)

Professional Certificate, Full Stack Software Development

2025 -

Activities and societies: Coursework and hands-on labs building full-stack applications

Enrolled in the IBM Full Stack Software Developer professional certificate covering cloud-native development, React, Node.js, Python, and SQL.

Intensive Self-Directed Study

Professional Development, Full Stack Development

2025 -

Activities and societies: Project-based learning, portfolio development, clean code practices

Undertook an intensive, self-directed technical career transition focused on modern frontend and backend stacks, completing 600+ hours of project-based learning.