About Me

Software Engineer Building Beyond the Codebase

I'm a software engineer with a systems mindset, focused on building interfaces that are performant, accessible, and built to last.

I work with React, Next.js, Vite, and modern design systems to build responsive, maintainable web apps. I prioritize clarity in code, in experience, and in architecture. I care about how products hold up under pressure, and how small technical decisions shape long-term resilience.

Beyond the codebase, I explore how industries, platforms, and institutions evolve. I've authored seven whitepapers including The Sports Spin-Off, The Hybrid Season, The Fourth Act, The $1,000 Problem, AEEA, Less Than Net Zero, and The Shadow Subscription proposing strategic frameworks for college sports, league formats, AI-powered media, mobility platforms, and streaming infrastructure. I also published The Human, the Robot, and the Fire a unifying platform memo outlining how future systems can be designed for humanity, not just scale.

Expertise

Frontend

React & Next.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSFramer MotionModern Design SystemsResponsive Design

Tools & Technologies

ViteGit & Version ControlAPI ArchitectureAccessibility (WCAG)Performance OptimizationTesting & DebuggingCI/CDFigma

About

Scott Jellen is a software engineer and systems thinker who publishes independent whitepapers and strategic memos on how industries, platforms, and institutions evolve from college sports to streaming to mobility and national design.

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