Shaun Morris
Design Engineer
I'm a full-stack developer with a non-traditional background in consumer science and business. I taught myself to code because I wanted to build — not just plan, pitch, or manage. I believe the best software comes from people who understand both the problem and the code.
My Journey
Design Engineer & Builder
Building full-stack applications with Next.js, TypeScript, and modern tools. Combining business acumen with technical skill to create software that solves real problems.
MBA — Entrepreneurship & Finance
Focusing on business modeling, finance, and entrepreneurship. Learning how to evaluate opportunities, build business cases, and think strategically about product development.
Consumer Science Degree
Studied how people make decisions, what drives behavior, and how products fit into people's lives. This foundation shapes how I think about building software — always starting with the user.
Self-Taught Engineer
Learned to code by building real projects, not tutorials. Started with HTML/CSS, progressed through React and Node.js, now working with Next.js, TypeScript, AI SDKs, and cloud infrastructure.
Tech Stack
Design
Building & Utility
| Tool | What I use it for | |
|---|---|---|
 Claude | AI assistant for development and chat features | View |
 Clerk | Rapid authentication and user management | View |
 GitHub | Version control, collaboration, and CI/CD | View |
 Next.js | Full-stack framework, SSR, routing, API routes | View |
 Node.js | Server-side runtime and tooling | View |
 PostgreSQL | Relational database for structured data | View |
 Supabase | Database and backend-as-a-service | View |
 TypeScript | Type-safe JavaScript for reliable code | View |
 Vercel | Deployment, hosting, and edge functions | View |
 VS Code | Primary code editor and IDE | View |
How I Think About Building
I believe great software starts with understanding the problem, not the technology. My business background taught me to ask “why” before “how.” My engineering skills let me actually build the answer. I care about clean code, thoughtful design, and shipping things that people genuinely find useful.
Outside of Code
I live in Houston, TX and love being outside — whether that's playing pickleball or volleyball with friends and family, spending a day at the beach, or watching football. I enjoy really good food. My girlfriend and I have gotten pretty good at cooking together for date night, and we love finding hidden gem restaurants all around Houston. I also produce electronic music as a creative outlet and have had the chance to play some really cool shows. I don't truly believe in work-life balance because I believe in pursuing passions — something you take into your identity, not something you separate yourself from.