During 16+ years of teaching English in South Korea, I discovered my passion for coding and have been building web applications that solve real-world problems. My unique background combines education, cross-cultural communication, and technical skills.
Frontend: React, Next.js, Svelte, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3
Backend: Python, Django, Node.js
Tools & Others: Git, Linux, Bash, Raspberry Pi, PWAs
Languages: English (Native)
- 🎯 Random Name Picker - A Svelte web app for teachers to randomly select students (Live Demo)
- 💪 Armstrong Pull-up Program - TypeScript PWA for pull-up training with Next.js App Router and i18n foundation (Live Demo)
- 🏃 Card Workout - Mobile-first TypeScript PWA for calisthenics challenges based on playing cards (Live Demo)
- ⚙️ Dotfiles - My development environment configuration files for consistent setup across machines
- 📊 PO Generator - Secure purchase order system with data encryption (Live Demo - username/password: guest)
- 🔍 Seeking frontend developer opportunities in Korea and internationally
- 🌱 Contributing to open-source projects
- 🏗️ Building tools that bridge education and technology
I believe in writing clean, maintainable code and creating user-friendly solutions. My teaching background helps me:
- Break down complex problems into manageable parts
- Write clear documentation and comments
- Focus on user experience and accessibility
- Collaborate effectively in diverse teams
- 🌐 Portfolio: geraldsouders.com
- 💼 LinkedIn: in/gerald-souders
- 📧 Email: gmsoudersjr@gmail.com
- 📍 Location: Seoul, South Korea
- 🏃♂️ Minimalist runner who enjoys long-distance running
- ⛳ Golf enthusiast discovering the zen of the game
- 🍜 Love exploring Korean culture and cuisine
- 🤖 Enjoy tinkering with Raspberry Pi projects
"Code is like teaching - it's about breaking down complexity into understandable parts and helping others succeed."