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TatianaWalton

I love to build products I feel passionate about, and make sure the teams behind them can ship with speed and confidence.

Senior Software Engineer · NYC

Product BuilderDX & Tooling EnthusiastGTA RP Server Lead Developer & Community ManagerFrontend Test Fest Speaker
About Me

Where product thinking meets developer experience. 

My sweet spot is owning a product roadmap end to end: figuring out what to build, sequencing it, shipping it, and iterating based on real feedback from real users.

I get excited about the stuff that makes great products possible. CI/CD pipelines, testing strategies, internal tooling, thorough documentation, and developer platforms that cut the friction so engineers can focus on what actually matters. I like the not-sexy maintenance work that can go neglected.

My time in advertising and creative technology taught me to bring strong creative instincts to technical problems. I love dreaming up what's possible and then actually building it.

What I'm Into

Developer Experience

CI/CD pipelines, testing strategies, internal tooling, and documentation that help teams ship faster

Gaming & Worlds

Lead dev of In Da Lou RP. 400+ players, five figures in digital goods, full product roadmap ownership

Open Source & Community

Former Odin Project core team, curriculum writer, and Frontend Test Fest 2023 speaker

Creative Technology

Interactive prototypes, AI-powered demos, and immersive experiences for advertising campaigns

TypeScriptJavaScriptReactVue.jsNext.jsNode.jsPythonLuaCoffeeScriptDockerGitHub ActionsCircleCIVitestKafkaTailwindSCSSShopify/LiquidFigmaClaudeConcourse CITypeScriptJavaScriptReactVue.jsNext.jsNode.jsPythonLuaCoffeeScriptDockerGitHub ActionsCircleCIVitestKafkaTailwindSCSSShopify/LiquidFigmaClaudeConcourse CI
What I Do

What I bring to the table. 

From CI/CD pipelines to creative prototypes, I care about building great products and making teams ship better.

Developer Experience & Tooling

CI/CD pipelines, testing strategies, internal npm packages, documentation, and developer platforms that cut friction so engineers can ship.

CircleCIGitHub ActionsDockerVitestConfluence

Product Building

End-to-end product ownership, from feature sequencing and roadmaps to shipping, iterating, and measuring impact with real users.

ReactVue.jsNext.jsTypeScriptA/B Testing

Creative Technology

Interactive prototypes, AI-powered demos, and immersive experiences that merge technology, design, and storytelling for advertising.

GSAPThree.jsClaudePythonWebGL

Freelance & Consulting

End-to-end Shopify builds, CMS-driven content workflows, FiveM server development, and responsive web design for clients.

ShopifyLiquidTailwindFigmaLuaSCSS
Services

FiveM Development & Server Architecture 

Specialized in custom FiveM server development, scripting, and architecture. I build robust, scalable multiplayer experiences with clean code and thoughtful design. From game modes to economy systems to AI-powered features.

FiveM Server Development

Custom FiveM server scripting, game modes, and systems. I build robust, scalable solutions for immersive multiplayer experiences—from economy mechanics to roleplay frameworks.

FiveM Consulting & Architecture

Strategic guidance on FiveM server architecture, performance optimization, and feature roadmapping. Help your server scale efficiently while maintaining code quality and player experience.

AI Integration & Automation

Leverage AI to enhance your FiveM server or business. From AI-powered NPCs to automation tools and intelligent systems that improve operations.

Ready to explore how AI and custom development can transform your business or game?

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Experience

The journey so far 

From open source to creative agencies, each role has shaped how I approach building digital experiences.

Creative Technologist

Jun 2025 - Present

NYC

Prototype interactive experiences and develop cutting-edge demos that merge technology, design, and storytelling to elevate client campaigns and pitches.

  • Own significant parts of DX for the creative technology team: Confluence docs, AI tooling presentations, and internal npm packages
  • Lead on standardizing engineering processes (Docker, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, testing) with efficient AI tooling integration
  • Design and build web-based applications and immersive experiences showcasing emerging technologies in advertising
  • Develop internal platforms that empower creative teams with AI-assisted ideation, asset generation, and research capabilities
Current Role

Lead Developer & Community Management

Jan 2025 - Present

Remote

Own technical and operational direction of a GTA V FiveM roleplay city with five figures in lifetime digital goods revenue and 400+ unique players per season.

  • Define and execute the city roadmap: feature sequencing, release timelines, live ops, and post-launch iteration
  • Architect and maintain core gameplay systems via ESX/CFX frameworks in Lua, React, and TypeScript
  • Oversee economy balance, progression systems, and live in-city events to sustain engagement and revenue
  • Lead community operations end to end: moderation strategy, staff leadership, and player communications
Current Role

Freelance Software Consultant

Jun 2020 - Present

Remote

Independent consulting. Shopify builds, CMS-driven workflows, responsive web design, and FiveM server development for clients and creative projects.

  • Led end-to-end development of The Museum in Spite of Everything website and eCommerce platform on Shopify (2025)
  • Architected CMS-driven content workflow allowing non-technical staff to update site content independently
  • Delivered bug fixes and QoL updates for an EMS protocol platform used by first responders in the Midwest
Current Role

Senior Software Engineer

Jul 2023 - Jun 2025

Remote

Led frontend initiatives on a web app dashboard used by millions of people every day. Championed testing and better engineering processes across the org.

  • Refreshed user onboarding with multiple A/B variations, improving downloads and paid subscriptions
  • Revitalized user analytics dashboard with robust charts and engagement metrics
  • Owned testing implementation and strategy for core product, unit and E2E tests
  • Maintained and expanded CircleCI pipeline for checkout

Frontend Software Engineer

May 2022 - Jul 2023

Remote

Built core features, drove a full product rebrand, and re-established automated testing as a best practice.

  • Drove core site rebrand, implementing new branding in shared Vue.js components
  • Built frontend for sponsorships core feature MVP
  • Integrated CircleCI automated testing pipeline to product checkout with Vitest
  • Led project to reintroduce automated unit and E2E testing to the core product

Software Engineer, L2

May 2021 - May 2022

Los Angeles (Remote)

Full-stack development with TypeScript, Node.js, and Kafka. Learned from some of the most diligent engineers in the industry what it means to write clean, well-tested code.

  • Served on project team to develop new full-stack event-driven service with Kafka
  • Set up Concourse CI pipeline for new service
  • Increased code coverage by implementing unit tests for new and existing code

Core Team & Maintainer

Nov 2020 - May 2022

Open Source

Maintained platform serving 1.8M+ learners annually and a 50,000+ member Discord community. Directed moderator team and contributed curriculum.

  • Contributed lessons on debugging and best practices, hosted professional Fireside Chats
  • Built dark mode, lesson preview tool, and markdown preview feature with Base64/URL params
  • Gained product ownership of Discord chatbot for community of 30,000+
Get In Touch

Let's build something together 

Whether you have a project in mind, want to collaborate, or just want to say hi. My inbox is always open.

Available to Create

NYC