Jakwoun Reid
Milwaukee, WI·Available for contracts

Developer. Videographer. Builder.

I'm Jakwoun — a full-stack engineer at Northwestern Mutual and an independent web developer for small businesses. I build custom sites, digital systems, and automations that help businesses stop losing money online. React, TypeScript, Node.js, AWS. Milwaukee, WI.

i.c.stars alumnus · Northwestern Mutual · Milwaukee, WI

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What I build

Web Development

Custom Sites & Digital Systems

Fixed-price web development for small businesses — from a clean 5-page launch site to a full digital infrastructure with automations and integrations. AI-assisted builds, open source stack, fast delivery.

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Software

Full-Stack Engineer

4+ years building production web applications in financial services. Day job at Northwestern Mutual; nights and weekends shipping my own tools.

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Video

Post-Production Partner

4K short-form editing for creators, realtors, and brands. Social-first strategy, 48-hr delivery, built for the algorithm.

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Travel

The Travel Architect

City guides, relocation intel, and property shoots. Currently building the 2026 Milwaukee Relocation Guide for newcomers and Chicago transplants.

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Content

YouTube & Media

Documenting the build — software, travel, and systems thinking. The same precision I bring to client work shows up on camera.

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Latest blog posts

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3/31/2026
You Don't Need a Traditional Path — You Need a Strategy
Most people believe there's one correct way into tech. That belief keeps capable people stuck. Here's what actually separates those who break in from those who don't.
3/31/2026
How I Build Side Projects While Working Full-Time as a Software Engineer
I work full-time at Northwestern Mutual and ship side projects on the side. Here's the honest breakdown of how I actually make that work.
9/7/2025
How I'm building the LinkedIn Influencer Analyzer
First principles, stack choices, and what I'm validating in week one.

Projects

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Next.js • TypeScript • PageSpeed API • Resend
SiteCheck
Free instant website audit tool — performance scores, Core Web Vitals, SEO checks, top issues, and email report delivery.
Node.js • Python • Google Places API • Notion API
The Travel Architect — Content Pipeline
Automated pipeline that researches cities, generates relocation content, builds carousels and reels, and auto-posts to Instagram via Postiz.
Next.js • TypeScript • Tailwind • MDX
Personal Portfolio Site
Next.js portfolio with blog, daily logs, and project showcase.

The Blueprint

Strategy for builders — software, side projects, career, and life. One lesson, every week.

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