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$24k
MRR
est. monthly
#125
World rank
of 372,170
$1.1M
Lifetime earnings
since 2013
90
Total jobs
completed
About
Hi, I’m Mike, a Senior Frontend Engineer with 10+ years of experience building scalable, high-performance web applications using React, Next.js, and Angular.
I work with SaaS companies, startups, and enterprise teams to turn designs into fast, maintainable, and user-friendly interfaces that scale with real business needs.
Core Expertise & Technologies
Frontend Development
- JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3
- React, Next.js, Angular, Gatsby
- Component-driven architecture and design systems
- Responsive and accessible UI development
- Styling & Collaboration
- Styled-components, CSS Modules, Tailwind, Bootstrap
- Git, GitHub / GitLab, agile team workflows
- Code Quality & Performance
- I focus on clean, modular, and maintainable code with strong attention to performance, accessibility, and long-term scalability.
- Test-Driven Development using Jest, Mocha, and Sinon
- End-to-end testing with Selenium and Protractor
- Cross-browser and cross-device validation
- AI & LLM Integration Experience
In addition to frontend development, I have hands-on experience integrating AI and LLM features into production web applications, including:
- Chat and support interfaces using OpenAI / GPT APIs
- Context-aware UIs for summarization, classification, and content generation
- Secure prompt handling, token optimization, and function calling
- AI-assisted workflows and internal tooling
I focus on practical, secure, and performant AI integrations that improve real user experiences.
What I Bring to the Table
- Modern, scalable React and Next.js frontends
- Pixel-perfect implementation from design specs
- Performance and UX improvements
- Clear communication and reliable delivery
- Frontend development with optional AI integration expertise
Clients looking for a senior React or Angular developer, especially with AI integration experience, will find my skill set well suited to modern web applications.
Let’s connect and discuss how I can help bring your product to life.
Mike Taatgen
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World#125 / 372,170Top 0.03%
United States#71 / 48,174Top 0.15%
Gatsby.js#1 / 246Top 0.41%
React Bootstrap#1 / 743Top 0.13%
React#24 / 33,782Top 0.07%
Sass#1 / 1,012Top 0.1%
AngularJS#2 / 2,121Top 0.09%
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On Upwork since2013
Rating100% Job Success
Skills tracked5
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Gatsby.jsReact BootstrapReactSass
Mike T. works mainly in Gatsby.js, ranking top 0.41% of freelancers in that skill.
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