Jason
Hand
Human, creator, advocate.
Passionate about modern web technologies, developer relations, and creating innovative solutions that make a difference in the digital world.
Community
Pulse
Shorts
Quick tips, insights, and behind-the-scenes content in bite-sized format.
Catch the latest Community Pulse covering developer relations, community building, and industry insights. New content added regularly!
Software Defined Interviews
L a t e s t
I n t e r v i e w
The AI Tools Lab, conferences, devrel
Whitney and Coté chat with Jason about organizing conferences, AI Tools Lab, and DevRel.
Published December 10, 2025
Latest
Content
Recent blog posts, podcast episodes, videos, and publications
About
I'm a passionate developer advocate who loves creating digital experiences that push boundaries and solve real problems. With expertise in modern web technologies, I help bring ideas to life.
Learn MoreBuilding a 3D Logo and Viewer with Three.js and WebGL
Exploring the development process, technical decisions, and insights behind Three.js and WebGL
2025 End of Year Wrap-Up
Reflecting on our 2025 DevRel conversations and the themes that defined the year.
The AI Tools Lab, conferences, devrel
Software Defined Interviews
Whitney and Coté chat with Jason about organizing conferences, AI Tools Lab, and DevRel.
Non-tech Communities That Inform Our DevRel Activities
How lived experiences inform our work in the Developer Relations world.
Ten Years and 100 Episodes later.
100 episodes and the evolution of an industry from my lens.
What's Changed Since the Community Pulse Started!
Celebrating 10 years and 100 episodes with Jono Bacon and SJ Morris.
Skills
Frontend
React, Astro, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Next.js
Backend
Node.js, Python, APIs, Databases, Cloud Services
Design
UI/UX, Figma, Design Systems, User Experience
DevOps
CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning, LLMs, AI Tools, Automation
Site Reliability Engineering
Monitoring, Observability, Incident Response, SLOs
Developer Relations
Community Building, Technical Advocacy, Content Creation
Public Speaking
Conference Talks, Workshops, Technical Presentations
Mentorship
Career Guidance, Technical Coaching, Knowledge Sharing
Connect
Follow my journey and connect with me across different platforms where I share insights, tutorials, and creative work.
Datadog
Engaging with the observability community through innovative projects, speaking engagements, educational content, and thought leadership.
Conference Talks & Webinars
Microsoft Build • Google Next • AWS re:Invent • Partner Webinars
Speaking at major tech conferences and hosting educational webinars about observability, AI, and modern development practices.
Live Streams & Content
AI Native DevCon • Datadog On • Webinars
Creating educational content through live streams and interactive sessions with the community.
DASH Conference
Annual User Conference • Community • Innovation
Contributing to Datadog's premier user conference through speaking, content planning, and community engagement.
Demo
Apps
Interactive experiments and proof-of-concepts showcasing cutting-edge technologies and innovative ideas.
Family Tree Archive
Interactive family tree visualization
Core Web Vitals
Educational tool for web performance metrics
ECCO Ocean Visualization
Interactive web app for visualizing ocean circulation and climate data
Error Tracking Demo
Comprehensive error tracking tools comparison
Faulty Deployment Detection
ML-powered faulty deployment detection
Robots.txt Generator
Interactive robots.txt file generator
AI Energy Impact
AI energy consumption and impact analysis
Stardust
Mesmerizing cosmic particle system visualization
App Demo Showcase
Portfolio of AI-enabled applications
Backpropagation Visualizer
Neural network backpropagation visualization
Perceptron Visualizer
Interactive perceptron algorithm visualization
3D Logo Viewer
Interactive 3D logo visualization tool
Klein Bottle Visualizer
Interactive 3D Klein bottle visualization
Technical Debt Visualizer
Technical debt visualization and tracking tool
Music Theory Lessons
Interactive music theory learning platform
Guitar Triads Master
Interactive guitar triad learning tool
Markov Chain
Interactive Markov chain visualization
Vinyl Zenith
Vinyl record collection management platform
Magic Eye Generator
Create Magic Eye stereogram illusions from images
Transcription to JSON
Transcription text to JSON converter
Datadog TOTO Simulator
Datadog TOTO simulation and training tool
BTC Price Wrapper
Bitcoin price tracking and visualization
Network Diagnostics
Network diagnostic and troubleshooting tool
Zeta-3
Mathematical zeta function visualization
Space Time Language
Interactive language pattern visualization
Pareto Principle
Interactive 80/20 rule demonstration
Retro Programming Simulator
Interactive journey through programming language history
Pomodoro Writer
Focused writing with Pomodoro technique
VideoScope
Elite video analysis and insights tool
Do it lady!
Empowering task management app
HeroScope Command Center
Hero operations command center
Collatz Conjecture Visualizer
Interactive Collatz conjecture visualization
Pokémon Game Theory Battle Arena
Strategic Pokémon battle arena
Scam URL Detector
URL scam detection and analysis tool
Star Wars Character Trivia Game
Interactive Star Wars character trivia
Microsoft Learn Quiz
Microsoft Learn educational quiz
Datadog Typing Test
Typing speed test with Datadog integration
AI Dev Challenge Hub
Track GitHub repos in the AI Dev Challenge
Ambient Weather Dashboard
Real-time Ambient Weather dashboard
Hummingbirds
Interactive hummingbird ecology visualization
Dunbar's Number
Social relationship cognitive limits visualization
Ambient Weather Art
Dynamic weather-driven visual art installation
LIFX App
In DevSmart lighting control interface (in development)
Doggo Explorer
Interactive dog breed discovery app
Vinyl Viewer
Beautiful vinyl record collection browser
Ignite Karaoke
JavaScript-powered karaoke with lyrics
Lissajous Curves
Mathematical visualization with interactive controls
DevOps Certified
DevOps certification practice platform
Spr1nklr
Watering system visualizer and planner
Camp Tribute
Camping and outdoor adventure planner
Toroidal Field
Mathematical field visualization
AI Tools Lab Quiz
Interactive AI tools knowledge challenge
Split Sumthin
Expense splitting and bill management
See Ya There
Location-based event discovery platform
Festy Packer
Festival packing and planning tool