
Jason
Hand
Developer, creator, and digital craftsman building experiences that matter.
Passionate about modern web technologies, developer relations, and creating innovative solutions that make a difference in the digital world.
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.
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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.

AI Tools Lab
Experimental AI • Research • Innovation
Exploring cutting-edge AI applications in observability through experimental tools and research initiatives.

Conference Talks
Microsoft Build • Google Next • AWS re:Invent
Speaking at major tech conferences about observability, AI, and modern development practices.

Live Streams & Content
AI Native DevCon • Datadog On • Webinars
Creating educational content through live streams, webinars, 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.

Ambient Weather Dashboard
Real-time Ambient Weather dashboard

Ambient Weather Art
Dynamic weather-driven visual art installation

LIFX App
In DevSmart lighting control interface (in development)

SUP Destinations
In DevColorado SUP destinations guide (in development)

Vinyl Viewer
Beautiful vinyl record collection browser

Lissajous Curves
Mathematical visualization with interactive controls

DevOps Certified
DevOps certification practice platform