Sarah K.
✓ Vetted CrafterStaff Software Engineer – New Features & MVP
From concept to first users in weeks — I build MVPs that become real products.
About
I am a product-minded engineer who loves turning ideas into working software fast. I have built 6 MVPs from scratch in the last 4 years — from a B2B scheduling tool to a community platform — and Cursor has been a game-changer for rapid prototyping. I use it to scaffold Next.js apps, generate API routes, and iterate on UI without getting stuck on boilerplate.
My approach is pragmatic: ship something usable in 4–6 weeks, then iterate based on real user feedback. I favour Next.js, Supabase, and Vercel for speed, and I am comfortable with the full stack: React components, API design, database schema, and deployment. I have also integrated AI features into products — chatbots, summarisation, search — using OpenAI and Claude APIs where they add value.
I care about code quality even when moving fast. I write tests for critical paths, use TypeScript strictly, and document decisions. The goal is always a codebase the next developer can extend without fear.
AI Expertise
Notable Projects
B2B Scheduling MVP
Built a scheduling SaaS from zero in 5 weeks: calendar sync, availability rules, booking flow, and Stripe payments. Used Cursor to generate React forms and API handlers. Deployed on Vercel with Supabase.
✓ Launched with 12 paying customers in first month; now 200+ active users. Zero critical bugs in first 3 months.
Community Platform MVP
Shipped a community platform with forums, user profiles, and moderation tools in 6 weeks. Built with Next.js App Router, PostgreSQL, and real-time updates. Used Copilot for repetitive CRUD patterns.
✓ 1,200 registered users in 2 months; community engagement 3x higher than previous solution.
AI-Powered Search Feature
Added semantic search to an existing product using OpenAI embeddings and a vector store. Built the API layer, UI, and fallback to keyword search. Cursor helped with integration patterns.
✓ Search relevance improved 34% in user testing; feature adopted by 60% of active users within 4 weeks.
Work Experience
Staff Software Engineer
Luminance Technologies
2021 – Present
Lead product feature development for a legal tech platform. Own the MVP roadmap and use AI tools to ship features 2x faster. Built the scheduling and collaboration features from scratch.
Senior Software Engineer
Alan Turing Institute
2018 – 2021
Built internal tools and data products for research teams. Shipped 3 MVPs that became production systems. Introduced modern React and TypeScript practices.
Education & Certifications
Ph.D. Computer Science
University of Edinburgh · 2017
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