James McArthur
Founder & Full Stack Developer
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Full-Stack Developer · YouTuber · Educator I'm a self-taught software developer with a background in civil engineering, and a deep focus on product development, systems architecture, and solution engineering. I started my career as a structural engineer working on large-scale infrastructure projects before transitioning into tech. I taught myself to code, fell in love with building software, and haven’t looked back. Since then, I’ve founded Hyr.sh, a widely adopted AI-powered resume builder, and created smoljames.com, where I main a comprehensive learn to code roadmap full of courses and tutorials to help new developers break into tech. My YouTube content has helped millions of people learn to code, and my work now spans full-stack product development, infrastructure design, and technical education. I specialize in modern JavaScript frameworks (like Next.js, React, and Svelte), backend systems (Node.js, Django, PostgreSQL), cloud infrastructure (Docker, Redis, AWS, Firebase), and clean, accessible UI design. Whether I’m architecting a platform or helping someone understand their first lines of code, I care about building things that are thoughtful, well-structured, and easy to use. My approach is shaped by real-world experience — building SaaS products, mentoring developers, and working across the full stack to bring ideas to life. If you have any questions about booking a session, please send me an email: jamesismathematicool@gmail.com
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- Full Stack Development
- Machine Learning & AI
- Learn to Code
- Product Development
- Technical Advisory