Joshua Kay
// Full-stack & AI developer

I build AI-powered websites, web apps & tools — from first idea to finished product.

I'm a full-stack developer working across web, mobile, backend and AI. I handle both the part you see and the part that runs behind it — then add smart AI features like chatbots, assistants and automation that save real time.

Available for freelance, full-time & remote work
5+
Projects shipped
Web · Mobile · AI
Across the stack
100%
Built & shipped solo
// What I build

Four things I build well.

Drawn from real projects — not a list for show. Each is something I can take from idea to a working, shipped product.

01

Web apps

Full-stack web apps with React, Next.js and Node.js — from the interface and page routing through to APIs, databases and going live.

ReactNext.jsNode.js
02

Backend & APIs

Python-powered backends and APIs with FastAPI, Flask and Django — accounts, data, and the behind-the-scenes logic that makes a product actually work.

PythonFastAPIDjangoFlask
03

Mobile apps

Cross-platform mobile apps with React Native — one codebase running on both iOS and Android, connected to a real backend.

React NativeiOSAndroid
04

AI-powered tools

Chatbots, assistants and automation wired into real products — smart features that take a slow, manual task and turn it into something fast.

AI / LLMsAutomationPrompt engineering
// Featured work

A few things I've built.

Selected projects across AI, web and mobile. Each one solves a real, specific problem end to end.

AI · Full-stack web app

ThaiBridge AI

A Flask web app that teaches Thai with a built-in Claude-powered AI tutor — real user accounts, login, and Stripe test-mode billing. Deployed live on Render.

Game · Python / Pygame

Samsara: Triple Gem

A 2D realm-exploration game built with Pygame and packaged for the browser with Pygbag — playable right in the page, no install needed. Live on itch.io.

Game · Python / Pygame

Dharma Duel Card Game

A Top Trumps-style card game featuring 40 Buddhist figures, built in Pygame with PyInstaller builds for Windows, Mac & Linux. Published on itch.io.

Backend · AI / API

MCP Server

A custom Model Context Protocol server that exposes tools to AI assistants over a clean API — built in Python and deployed live on Render.

See more on GitHub →
// Skills

What I work with — and how well.

Honest proficiency levels based on real, shipped projects — not a list for show. Tweak these to match where you're at.

Backend & APIs
Python90%
Flask88%
FastAPI72%
REST APIs & databases80%
Frontend & web
HTML & CSS90%
JavaScript78%
React / Next.js68%
Responsive design85%
AI & automation
Claude / LLM APIs88%
Prompt engineering90%
Workflow automation80%
MCP servers / tools75%
Tools & workflow
Git & GitHub85%
Deployment (Render, GH Pages)85%
Pygame82%
Stripe integration70%
// Why hire me

Three reasons to work with me.

🧩

Full-stack coverage

I handle the whole build — the part users see, the server behind it, and the AI features in between. One person, the complete picture.

🚀

I ship real things

Every project here is live and usable — deployed, tested, and out in the world. I don't stop at a demo; I take work all the way to done.

🤖

AI-ready

I build AI features that actually save time — chatbots, assistants and automation wired into real products, not bolted on for show.

// Experience

How I got here.

A short, honest timeline. Edit the dates and details to match your story exactly.

2025 — Present

Independent Developer — SMOALD

Full-stack & AI development · Remote
  • Designed, built and deployed live web apps, games and AI tools end to end.
  • Shipped ThaiBridge AI — a Flask app with a Claude tutor, real logins and Stripe billing.
  • Built and published two Pygame titles, including a browser-playable version via Pygbag.
  • Created a custom MCP server to extend AI assistants with my own tools.
PythonFlaskAI / LLMsRenderGit
Learning & building in public

Self-taught developer

Web, backend & AI
  • Transitioned into tech, learning full-stack development through real, shipped projects.
  • Built a portfolio of live apps rather than tutorials — learning by doing and sharing the journey.
  • Comfortable across the stack: frontend, Python backends, deployment and AI integration.
Full-stackSelf-directedShipping
// Services

Work with me.

Got a clear spec, or just an idea? I take it from concept to a working, shipped product — and I'm easy to work with along the way.

01

Tell me your idea

A rough concept is enough. We talk through what you need and what a great result looks like.

02

I design & build it

I handle the full build — the part users see, the part on the server, and any AI features — keeping you updated as it takes shape.

03

You get a working product

A finished, tested product that's live and yours — plus support to keep it running smoothly.

I can help with Custom web apps E-commerce stores AI features & chatbots Mobile apps Automation
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// The stack

Technologies I work with.

The tools I reach for to take products from a first idea all the way to live.

Python JavaScript TypeScript React React Native Next.js Node.js FastAPI Flask Django REST APIs AI / LLMs Git & GitHub HTML & CSS
// About & vision

I'm Joshua — and SMOALD is what I'm building.

I'm a full-stack and AI developer. I build web apps, mobile apps, backend systems and AI-powered tools — and what I enjoy most is taking something from a rough first idea all the way to a finished product people can actually use.

I work across the whole build: the front end people see, the back end that runs on the server, and the AI features in between. I'm always learning and shipping — getting sharper with every project.

SMOALD stands for Smart, Bold, AI, Lifestyle & Development. Right now, it's me — building, shipping and taking on real work. The bigger plan is for SMOALD to grow into a brand house with genuine products across software, AI, commerce and beyond. This site is where it starts.

The SMOALD divisions

The long-term map. SMOALD Dev is live now — everything else is where it's headed, built one real step at a time.

💻Active now

SMOALD Dev

Web apps, game apps and full-stack builds with AI features.

🤖Planned

SMOALD AI

AI products and tools, including ThaiBridge-AI.

🛒Planned

SMOALD Commerce

E-commerce stores.

🌉Planned

SMOALD Learn

Learning and education.

👕Planned

SMOALD Wear

A clothing line.

🏠Planned

SMOALD Living

Homeware.

// Contact

Let's build something.

Looking for a developer, or have a project in mind? I'm open to freelance, full-time and remote work — let's talk about what I can build for you.

📄 Download CV (PDF) 📍 Available worldwide · remote