Summary
Jack Haas is a senior front-end engineer with 11+ years of focused experience modernizing high-traffic, mission-driven web platforms and over 20 years solving complex problems across government, entertainment, and nonprofit sectors. Currently leading frontend modernization for the National Science Foundation’s public research and funding platform, he’s known for delivering high-visibility features ahead of schedule and establishing organization-wide accessibility and maintenance practices. A specialist in component architecture and design systems, Jack migrated a 100+ component library from Pattern Lab to Storybook and created a company-adopted technical debt process. He co-founded BuyBlue.org, which reached millions and earned national media coverage, demonstrating a rare mix of product, design, and technical leadership. Based in Virginia Beach, he’s exploring AI-enhanced React/Next.js workflows to automate feature pipelines while continuing to mentor and grow cross-functional teams. Notably, his background spans deep Drupal front-end theming to modern React tooling, giving him practical fluency across legacy and cutting-edge stacks.
11 years of coding experience
17 years of employment as a software developer
n/a, n/a at Monmouth University
Associate's Degree, Associate's Degree at Art Institute of Philadelphia