HaystenD'costa

Junior Software Developer — I build fast, scalable, and beautiful web experiences.

01About

A developer who cares about craft

Passionate about building things that are both beautiful and performant — from pixel-perfect UIs to resilient backend systems.

Profile

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I'm a full stack developer with a deep love for well-architected systems and intuitive user experiences. I specialize in the React ecosystem and Node.js backends, always exploring new ways to make the web faster and more accessible.

When I'm not coding you'll find me contributing to open source, writing about software development, or brewing my fourth coffee while reading about distributed systems.

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02Skills

My tech stack

A curated set of tools and technologies I use to build modern, production-ready applications.

  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Next.js
  • Node.js
  • MySQL
  • Git
  • GitHub
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03Projects

Things I've built.

A selection of projects I'm proud of — from side experiments to production systems.

St Anne Church Website screenshot
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St Anne Church Website

Website for a Goan parish — mass timings, heritage and history pages, a photo gallery, and news and announcements for its associations and community groups.

Next.jsTypeScriptTailwind
St Thomas Boys' High School Website screenshot
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St Thomas Boys' High School Website

Complete rebuild of a century-old Goan school's website in Next.js — 20 public pages across history, academics and school life.

Next.jsTypeScriptTailwindRedisCloudinaryFramer Motion
Jim — Aerial Photographer Portfolio screenshot
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Jim — Aerial Photographer Portfolio

Portfolio and booking site for a drone photographer and filmmaker — curated aerial galleries, a destinations index with coordinates, a films section and a project enquiry form.

Next.jsTypeScriptTailwindCloudinaryRedisFramer Motion
04Experience

Where I've worked

A timeline of the companies I've had the pleasure to contribute to.

Junior Software Developer

Creative Capsule

Oct 2025 – Present
Goa, India

Developing and maintaining scalable web applications using Next.js, Node.js, React.js, and modern JavaScript technologies. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to build responsive and user-focused digital solutions.

  • Working on frontend optimization, API integration, and performance improvements for production-level applications
  • Participating in debugging, testing, deployment workflows, and feature enhancements
  • Contributing to clean UI implementation and improved user experience across projects
  • Received 'Rookie Award 2025' at Creative Capsule for high performance within the first month
  • Awarded for delivering impactful contributions, strong learning ability, adaptability, and ownership of tasks
  • Recognized for continuous improvement through feedback, collaboration, and proactive contribution
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Trainee Engineer

Creative Capsule

Jul 2025 – Sep 2025
Goa, India

Assisted in the development and maintenance of web applications using JavaScript, Python, and Git workflows. Worked closely with senior developers to understand software development lifecycle practices and project architecture.

  • Contributed to debugging, testing, and implementation of frontend and backend features
  • Gained practical experience in collaborative development environments and agile workflows
  • Improved understanding of software development lifecycle and project architecture
JavaScriptPythonGitReact

Project Intern

Project Management Unit (PMU-CARES)

Jul 2024 – Aug 2024
Goa, India

Developed and enhanced the Shiksha Mitra CARES Bot for the Coding and Robotics Education in Schools (CARES) initiative. Worked on coding, debugging, and AI integration using Botman, Laravel, and React.

  • Built an AI-powered educational chatbot to support students and teachers
  • Implemented dynamic chat interfaces and database-driven responses
  • Collaborated on testing, improving user experience, and documenting processes
BotmanLaravelReactTypeScriptMySQL
05Contact

Let's work together.

Have a project in mind or just want to chat? My inbox is always open.

Currently available for freelance and open to full-time opportunities.