Full Stack Engineer · San Francisco

Full Stack Engineering with an Operator's Mindset.

I'm a Software Engineer at Nayak.ai with nearly two decades of experience leading operations and billing teams. I don't just build user interfaces; I build reliable, performant tools designed to solve bottlenecks. My background in high-stakes triage means I approach every React component with a focus on reliability, efficiency, and scale.

Brandon Cruz-Youll
Profilev2026.08
RoleFrontend Engineer @ Nayak.ai
Background18 yrs ops & billing
StackReact · TypeScript · Next.js
Also usesNode.js · SCSS · TailwindCSS · Figma
Based inSan Francisco, CA
Selected Work

Projects

04 entries

Support SF Schools

A website to connect San Francisco residents with their local schools' opportunities for volunteering and donating.

Volunteer Project

Alien Invasion

Updated pure JavaScript project to modern React, TypeScript and Vite. A simple arcade game where you shoot aliens and avoid their attacks.

Updated Project

Artemis

A Take on Trello

School Project
RepositoryGitHub →

Duck Hunter

A storefront in vanilla javascript

School Project
RepositoryGitHub →
Background

About

Hello! I'm Brandon Cruz-Youll, a dedicated front-end developer with a fervent passion for continuous learning and growth. I spent 18 years in medical triage and billing operations—a world where there is no room for lag, ambiguity, or broken workflows. That 'Operator’s Mindset' is what I bring to the browser. My specialty is building frontend infrastructure that solves real-world bottlenecks. Whether it's optimizing React renders for real-time AI tools at Nayak.ai or leading a framework migration for SF Civic Tech, I build with a focus on reliability, performance, and scale. I don't just ship code; I build tools that work when the stakes are high.

I thrive on the challenge of solving complex problems and exploring new technologies to stay ahead of industry trends. Whether it's optimizing performance, improving accessibility, or experimenting with the latest frameworks, I am committed to delivering high-quality solutions that exceed expectations. My goal is to blend technical skill with creative insight to create seamless, engaging digital experiences that leave a lasting impression. Let's collaborate to bring your next project to life!

Tools & Technologies
HTMLCSS / SCSSJavaScriptTypeScriptReactNext.jsTailwindFigmaMapBoxWebflowSendGrid
2025—

Front End Software Engineer

Nayak.ai · San Francisco, CA

Vite, React, Typescript, SCSS, PostgreSQL, Node.js. Modernized 100% of the primary app interface. Solved the Drowning in Renders issue. Adding new features to the web application. Building new sections of the application. Worked on company website using Webflow. Created and updated email templates in SendGrid.

2024—

Technical Help Volunteer

San Francisco Public Library · San Francisco, CA

Help patrons with personal technology questions and provide technical assistance.

2023—

Software Engineer/Technical Project Manager

Support SFUSD · San Francisco, CA

Worked on refactoring MapBox style. Pair programmed search component. Developed documentation for onboarding new engineers. Created processes for designer to engineering hand-off.

2001—2019

Billing Department Manager

New Connections Communications, LLC · Berkley, CA

Managed small team of billing associates. Prepared monthly revenue spreadsheets. Ran billing cycles for several answering services. Trained several employees on billing associates practices. Customer service for incoming and outgoing calls.

2021—2022

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

San Francisco State University

Relevant courses included Introduction to Web Development, Human Computer Interaction, Analysis of Algorithms, Introduction to Database Systems, Software Development, Software Engineering.

2018—2020

Associates of Science in Computer Science

City College of San Francisco

Relevant courses included Software Engineering, Data Structures and Algorithms, Computer Architecture and Assembly, Beginning iPhone Programming, Discrete Mathematics, Calculus I & II.

Contact

Open to conversations about frontend roles and collaborations.