Software EngineerBuilding modern web applications
I'm Allen Jones, a senior software engineer. I craft fast, scalable applications using React, TypeScript, Tailwind, Next.js, and Node.js.
Currently maintaining and building the entire frontend for a live carbon reporting platform used by companies in Germany.
Open to remote full-stack roles.
Software Engineer & SaaS Founder
I'm a Software Engineer and SaaS founder based in Ghana, with over five years of experience building web applications and working remotely with distributed teams. I'm currently a Senior Frontend Engineer at Green Vision Solutions GmbH, a German company, where I lead frontend development for GreenHub, a carbon reporting platform used by companies across Germany and some parts of Europe.
Outside of my work, I build and maintain other projects including Sheetrocket, Formcarve, and Supafile that solve real developer pain points and improve workflows.
With 5+ years of experience, I work across the stack, specializing in React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB, delivering maintainable, scalable solutions. My work emphasizes performance optimization, clear data visualization, and improving developer experience, ensuring that tools and platforms provide real business value.
Why Work With Me
I focus on delivering real value through clean code and thoughtful solutions.
Proven Track Record
Over 5 years of delivering high-impact solutions that scale. From MVPs to enterprise applications serving 300+ users.
Full-Stack Expertise
End-to-end development capabilities from React frontends to Node.js backends, databases, and cloud infrastructure.
Quality & Security First
Enterprise-grade security practices, comprehensive testing, and code quality that stands the test of time.
Business Impact Focus
Not just code solutions that drive real business results. Performance improvements, user growth, and ROI optimization.
Experience
My professional journey in software development
Frontend Engineer
Green Vision Solutions GmbH
Contributed to the development of GreenHub, a carbon reporting SaaS software by Green Vision Solutions, enhancing user experience and optimizing system performance, which helped attract more customers and increase revenue over the past 13 months.
Technologies Used:
Full-Stack Web Software Engineer
Sheetrocket
Developed and launched a micro-SaaS product that transforms spreadsheets into JSON APIs, providing a scalable, costeffective CMS solution. The MVP gained rapid traction, attracting 100+ active users, while addressing performance challenges like Google Sheets API rate limits. With this tool, users can make API calls to your spreadsheet without the hassle of dealing with complex API key setups, especially when working with Google API.
Technologies Used:
Frontend Engineer
Asqii LLC
At Asqii LLC, I developed and maintained the admin dashboard for School Desk, a decentralized school management SaaS for elite schools. Using React.js, I collaborated with the CTO and backend team to accelerate development and improve system reliability, enhancing usability for school administrators.
Technologies Used:
aPavone Concepts
Junior Full Stack Web Developer
At aPavone Concepts, I served as a Junior Full Stack Web Developer, supporting the development of an e-commerce platform for religious products. I worked under the guidance of senior developers, using PHP, MySQL, and React.js to assist with building new features, resolving bugs, and improving overall platform performance.
Technologies Used:
Projects
Some of the projects I've worked on
Sheetrocket
I built Sheetrocket, a micro-SaaS platform that transforms any spreadsheet into a JSON API, to solve...
Formgrid
I led the development of Formgrid, an open-source and privacy-friendly alternative to Formspree. It’...
Verbicode AI
Verbicode AI is an AI-powered SaaS (Software as a Service) platform that automates the generation of...
Sharehive
I built Sharehive, a social networking web app, to explore how developers can quickly create secure ...
Formcarve
FormCarve is a full-cycle, monorepo-based solution designed to streamline React form development. It...
Skills
Comprehensive expertise across the entire technology stack, from polished frontends to reliable backend systems, with growing experience in cloud technologies.
frontend
backend
database
cloud
tools
Publications
Sharing knowledge and insights through technical articles on React development, best practices, and practical tutorials.
Live Coding React Interview Questions
A comprehensive guide covering 20 advanced React coding challenges to help you ace your next interview. From basic state management to complex custom hooks and form validation.
Creating a Fully Functional Contact Form with React and Formspree API
Step-by-step tutorial on building a complete contact form using React and Formspree API, including form validation, error handling, and user experience optimization.
Education
My academic background and learning journey
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Comprehensive study of engineering fundamentals, software engineering principles, and modern development practices.