Hi there 👋 I'm Tamara

Senior Software Engineer | React + TypeScript Specialist | Tech for Good

I'm a full-stack engineer with 15+ years of experience building scalable web applications. I specialize in React, TypeScript, and Next.js, with a passion for accessibility, mentorship, and using technology to solve problems that matter.

💜 What I'm About

• 🔨 Building production-ready applications with modern web technologies
• ♿ Championing accessibility in everything I create
• 🌍 Using tech to help underserved communities
• 📚 Mentoring engineers and leading technical teams
• 🐱 Attempting to herd foster kittens while running Purrfect Paths Rescue

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js, PHP, Python, GraphQL
• Testing: Jest, Vitest, React Testing Library, Cypress, Playwright
• Tools: Git, Docker, CI/CD, Vite, Turborepo

🌟 Currently

• 🔍 Seeking Senior Frontend or Full-Stack Engineer roles at mission-driven organizations
• 📄 Shipped TidyResume - markdown resume builder with optional publishing
• 🐱 Building PurrKit - open-source toolkit for cat rescues
• ✨ Exploring AI-assisted tooling and local-first architecture

🎯 Featured Projects

TidyResume Markdown-based resume builder with live preview, PDF export, and shareable links. Local-first storage—no account required. Tech: Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Zustand Status: Initial MVP with resume publishing

PurrKit Open-source platform helping cat rescues build websites and manage operations without technical expertise. Tech: Next.js, TypeScript, Express, Payload CMS Status: MVP in active development (Jan 2026)

📫 Let's Connect

• Portfolio: tamarazuk.dev
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tamarazuk

💜 Support My Work

If my projects are useful to you, consider sponsoring me on GitHub or buying me a coffee. It helps me keep building free, open-source tools!

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Single mom. Cat wrangler. Engineer. Using code to make the world a little better. 💜