Available for select work

Loan Ladiff Sedo-Ta. A software engineer who builds calm interfaces and is learning the systems behind them.

I build calm, fast interfaces and the systems behind them. Frontend is my home base; backend is the territory I am actively learning to own.

Monrovia, LiberiaFrontend Specialist, Backend in ProgressCurrently interning at Afriland First Bank, Liberia

About

Frontend at home, backend in progress.

A working portrait of where I am right now, written without decoration.

I am a software engineer focused on the frontend, where I have spent the most time crafting interfaces that feel intentional, accessible, and quick. React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind are the tools I reach for daily.

Right now I am putting deliberate hours into the backend side of the stack: APIs, data modeling, authentication, and the quiet plumbing that makes a product trustworthy. I treat learning as part of the job, not a side quest.

Outside of code, I am currently interning at Afriland First Bank Liberia, handling administrative work, coordination, and the operational details that keep a busy banking environment moving. It has sharpened how I plan, communicate, and ship.

I am easy to work with, curious by default, and serious about getting better. If you are building something thoughtful, I would like to hear about it.

Now

Intern, Afriland First Bank Liberia. Administrative coordination and operational support.

Strength

Frontend engineering with React, Next.js, and TypeScript.

Learning

Backend, APIs, databases, and the quiet plumbing of trustworthy products.

Skills

The stack I lean on, honestly weighted.

Frontend is where I am most fluent. Backend is in active growth, and I would rather list it accurately than oversell it.

Frontend

Specialty
  • React92
  • Next.js90
  • TypeScript86
  • Tailwind CSS92
  • Framer Motion80
  • React Native / Expo78

Backend

Currently Learning
  • Node.js70
  • Express64
  • PostgreSQL60
  • Supabase72
  • REST APIs70
  • Authentication & Sessions58

Tooling & Craft

Daily
  • Git & GitHub88
  • Figma76
  • Vercel84
  • Adobe Premiere Pro82
  • CapCut80
  • Administrative Coordination78

Selected work

Things I have shipped, with the receipts.

A mix of product engineering and a separate creative practice in video. Filter to focus.

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App

EasySave

Personal finance assistant for weekly savings goals.

A focused web app for tracking savings, setting weekly goals, and following progress with a clean dashboard. Includes user profiles, motivational prompts, and an admin panel for oversight.

  • Weekly goal framework that beats vague monthly targets in practice
  • Profile and progress dashboard built around clarity, not novelty
Next.jsReactTailwind CSSAPI Routes
Open source on GitHub.
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App

Audify

AI-assisted music streaming with a DJ-style listening flow.

A streaming experience that blends Spotify metadata with YouTube playback for full-song coverage, then layers AI commentary at playlist midpoints for a radio-like feel.

  • Hybrid source matching keeps tracks playable when one provider fails
  • Persistent mini player keeps context across the app
React NativeExpoTypeScriptSpotify APIYouTube API
Private repo, access on request.
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App

DevMatch

Location-aware networking for developers.

A swipe-style discovery app pairing developers based on intent, skill overlap, and proximity. Built for finding co-founders, freelance partners, and mentors.

  • Intent matching prevents misaligned connections from the start
  • PostGIS-driven proximity for real local discovery
React NativeExpoTypeScriptSupabasePostgreSQL
Private repo, access on request.
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App

Sharry

Offline file sharing across many devices at once.

A peer-to-peer file sharing app using Wi-Fi hotspot transport. Works fully offline, supports ten or more devices in one session, and preserves original file quality.

  • In-app HTTP server and websockets for live transfer state
  • Original quality kept for 4K images and full resolution media
React NativeExpoTypeScriptZustandSocket.io
Private repo, access on request.
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App

Notefy

A fast, offline Markdown vault with no build step.

A lightweight notes app written in vanilla JavaScript. Tabbed editor, live tag highlighting, full-text search, cover images, and complete offline support as a PWA.

  • No framework, no bundler, around fifty kilobytes shipped
  • LocalStorage for metadata, IndexedDB for image-heavy notes
Vanilla JSHTML5CSS3IndexedDBService Workers
Open source on GitHub.
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App

Liberia Smart Health

A voice-first AI health companion for Liberian communities.

A conversational health assistant tailored for Liberia. Voice input via Whisper, text-to-speech responses, and a system prompt tuned for empathetic, safety-aware guidance.

  • Voice-first design lowers the literacy barrier for rural users
  • Conversation memory enables real continuity across sessions
Next.js 14TypeScriptTailwindshadcn/uiSupabase
Private repo, access on request.
Creative

Videography Studio

Cinematic short films, reels, and experimental edits.

A separate creative practice. I edit short-form and long-form video with a focus on pacing, rhythm, and emotional restraint. Premiere Pro for cinematic work, CapCut for fast mobile cuts.

  • Pacing carries the emotion, effects only support it
  • Cuts on beat for subconscious rhythm with the viewer
Adobe Premiere ProAfter EffectsCapCutDaVinci Resolve
Reels and full pieces shared on request.

Services

What I can build for you.

Honest scopes, fair rates, and clear delivery. Pricing is a starting point and is adjusted to the brief.

Request a custom quote

Website Development

Modern, responsive sites with attention to performance and detail.

From $450

  • Next.js or React, depending on the brief
  • Responsive across phone, tablet, and desktop
  • On-page SEO and meta setup
  • CMS integration on request
  • Deployment to Vercel or your provider of choice
Start a brief

Mobile App Development

Cross-platform apps with React Native and Expo.

From $1,200

  • iOS and Android from a single codebase
  • Authentication, push notifications, analytics
  • Backend integration or Supabase setup
  • App Store and Play Store submission support
Start a brief

Frontend Engineering

Component work, refactors, and interface engineering inside your existing product.

From $35/hour

  • Feature work in React or Next.js codebases
  • Design-system contributions and refactors
  • Accessibility and performance passes
  • Code review and pairing on request
Start a brief

AI Integration

Practical AI features wired into real products, not demos.

From $600

  • Chat, summarization, and search features
  • GPT and Claude integration with sane prompts
  • Cost-aware streaming, caching, and rate limits
  • Clear handoff with documentation
Start a brief

UI / UX Design

Interfaces designed for clarity first, novelty second.

From $300

  • Wireframes and prototypes in Figma
  • Component-level design systems
  • User flow review and simplification
  • Developer-ready handoff
Start a brief

Video Editing

Cinematic edits, reels, and brand pieces in Premiere Pro and CapCut.

From $90 per project

  • Short-form for Reels, TikTok, and Shorts
  • Long-form edits and documentary work
  • Color grading and sound design
  • Titles, transitions, and motion accents
Start a brief

Contact

Have a project? Tell me about it.

I read every message. Briefs, collaboration ideas, internships, or a quiet hello are all welcome. I am open and easy to work with, and I am eager to keep learning.

Working with me

  • Process

    Brief in, scope out, build, ship, then a short handoff with documentation.

  • Communication

    Plain language, clear updates, no jargon for its own sake.

  • Posture

    Calm, curious, and ready to learn whatever the work needs.

Send a brief