Independent frontend design and engineering

Compact delivery for teams that need polished interfaces, production-ready code, and measurable performance.
Interfaces people actually use: fast loads, clear hierarchy, accessible markup. Built with React, Next.js, and TypeScript so your team can extend the codebase without fighting it.
You bring the direction; I turn layouts into responsive, consistent UI. No handoff gap between Figma and the live product.
Slow pages cost money. I tune Core Web Vitals, fix crawl issues, and set up measurement so you see what actually moves the needle.
Tools and workflows that keep product teams shipping without the noise.

Living and spaces — discovery and booking built for clarity and trust.

Content and community for cat people — SEO-friendly and fast to browse.

Brand and experience work where meaning and interface meet.

Business presence and lead flow — structured for growth, easy to run.


Reflecting on a challenging year of growth, career shifts, and personal milestones in the tech industry.

Learn how to build and ship fast without compromising quality. Discover strategies for delivering value, aligning product and business goals, and fostering sustainable progress in product development.

In order to foster a healthy and productive open source community, it’s crucial to prioritize empathy and kindness towards one another.

Learn to streamline import paths in Next.js with custom aliases. Simplify your code and improve readability by configuring aliases in your tsconfig.json.
Role
Software Engineer
Stack
React / Next.js / TypeScript
Focus
Design systems + performance
Output
Products, platforms, writing
Tom Schindler is a software engineer, product builder, and writer focused on modern web experiences where design, performance, and real-world usability meet.
The work sits between engineering and product thinking: platforms, tools, and interfaces that solve real problems and hold up over time.
Short intro is enough. Send the idea, the rough context, or the problem you want solved, and I'll reply with a practical next step.
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