Jose Alvarado

Jose Alvarado

Building the Decentralized Web

I architect distributed systems and craft seamless interfaces. From smart contracts to serverless APIs, I build technology that scales without boundaries.

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  • Web3 Architecture
  • Distributed Systems
  • Edge Computing
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Live LinkStand interface showcasing creator stand tooling
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LinkStand

Invite-only microshops for touring creatives. LinkStand lets teams publish curated “stands” behind a single link with PIN-protected tooling and privacy-first messaging.

  • One-link storefronts with a design studio for themes, quick links, and featured drops.
  • Creator tools locked behind on-device PINs while visitors browse stands without accounts.
  • Internationalized onboarding, encrypted sync, and share-ready QR / roster links.
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Live leobuild.io marketing site screenshot
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leobuild.io

A monochrome marketing site tuned for fast shipping home services. Every section is reusable, accessible, and conversion-led.

  • Static-first architecture with CMS-ready content blocks.
  • Focused copywriting and strong typographic hierarchy.
  • Sub-second performance across mobile and desktop.
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Dumbify Chrome extension interface
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Dumbify

One-click plain-language mode for any page, built for accessibility and fast comprehension.

Chrome 3 levels Page summary AI optional
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About

I'm a developer who enjoys building things that work well. From APIs to interfaces, I focus on writing clean, maintainable code that does what it's supposed to do.

How I Work

  • Write code that's easy to understand
  • Build features that actually ship
  • Optimize when it matters
  • Document what needs documenting

What I Do

Full-stack development with a focus on JavaScript, decentralized architectures, and building tools that solve real problems. I enjoy shipping products like LinkStand, a privacy-first microshop platform for touring creatives, and Dumbify, a Chrome extension that simplifies dense web content for easier reading.

Skills

Comfortable across the stack; here are tools I use often.

TypeScript JavaScript Node.js React Next.js Svelte HTML CSS Tailwind Python Django Go PostgreSQL Redis REST GraphQL WebSockets Docker CI/CD AWS

Projects

Check out what I've been building. Everything's open source.

Recent Work

I keep my latest projects and experiments on GitHub. You'll find everything from web apps to CLI tools, mostly focused on JavaScript and decentralized tech.

TypeScriptReactNode.jsWeb3
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Open Source

I contribute to projects I use and release tools that might help others. Always happy to collaborate on interesting problems.

GoPythonDockerAPIs
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Experiments

Testing new ideas, learning new tech, breaking things. This is where I play around with emerging tools and patterns.

IPFSWebAssemblyRustEdge
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Open Source

Dumbify Chrome extension · JS tiny-ssg Static site generator · Go use-viewport React hook · TypeScript

Process

  1. 1

    Discover

    Understand goals, constraints, and success metrics. Map risks early.

  2. 2

    Design

    Devise a simple architecture. Choose tools that fit the problem.

  3. 3

    Build

    Ship small slices end‑to‑end with tests, monitoring, and docs.

  4. 4

    Iterate

    Measure, refine, and keep improving with feedback and data.

Now

Building things, learning new tech, enjoying the process.

Uses

  • Neovim
  • iTerm
  • Raycast
  • Arc
  • Linear

Contact

Have a project or question? I'm always interested in working on cool stuff. Let's chat.

Things I do

  • Build web apps from scratch
  • Design APIs that make sense
  • Create clean, fast interfaces
  • Work with decentralized systems

Working together

  • Clear communication
  • Regular updates
  • Flexible timelines
  • Fair pricing
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Typical response: within 1–2 business days.