Howdy, I'm Jacob Densford
A full-stack web developer (and occasional game designer and professional dungeon master) from the foothills of Appalachia (Lynchburg, VA). I specialize in building web applications using the PERN stack—with projects focused on the open, independent web.
Available for new positions. Let's talk.
Stack
- PostgreSQL
- Express
- React
- Node.js
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Prisma
- Vite
- Jest
- nginx
- Git
- Linux
Projects
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A Good Blog
Full-Stack Web App
An IndieWeb-inspired full-stack blogging platform that enables personal content ownership, implemented with two separate frontends—one for reading, another for admin—and a RESTful API backend, with authentication and authorization using Passport.js.
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The Good Web
Front End Web App
A curated guide to the web and discovery platform with RSS feed aggregation, promoting independent content and a more open web, with a responsive, accessible, mobile-friendly static interface using only HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript.
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Good Web Search
Browser Extension
A browser extension that modifies search parameters to improve search results using query parameter rewriting and URL manipulation, implemented support for Google and several alternative search engines.
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Your Next Project
Full-Stack, Frontend, or Backend
I'm currently available for new positions and actively seeking full-stack, frontend, or backend roles. Reach out.
Experience
Web Developer
Self-Employed | August 2021–Present
- Built and maintained websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and static site generators.
- Managed deployment, hosting, updates, and version control for multiple personal and professional sites.
- Conducted quality assurance and testing to ensure responsiveness, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.
Game Designer & Dungeon Master
Illuminated Snail Press | Self-Employed | November 2022–Present
- Coordinated with artists and playtesters to develop and publish tabletop roleplaying game products.
- Created a published adventure that placed third in a community contest and achieved Copper Best Seller status.
- Developed and maintained structured game rules, lore databases, and player-facing web resources.
Barista
Angel Falls Coffee Company | April 2015–August 2021
- Collaborated within a fast-paced team environment to deliver consistent customer service.
- Trained new employees on procedures, workflows, and customer interactions.
- Streamlined daily workflows, improving efficiency and consistency during peak hours.