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Paul Cushing

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I'm a software engineer who enjoys building web projects that help people. I like working close to the problem - figuring out what's confusing, slow, or broken, and then making it simpler and more useful. Most of my work lives on the web, where I've built and maintained backend systems, user-facing tools, and marketing-driven platforms with an eye toward clarity, reliability, and long-term maintainability. I care about writing good code, but I care just as much about whether what I'm building makes life easier for someone on the other side of the screen. I'm drawn to thoughtful teams, meaningful products, and work that values integrity over hype.

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Experience

Professional experience

Software Development Engineer

ClickBank - Boise, ID

2017 - 2026

  • Led major rebuilds of customer-facing applications using React, Next.js, GraphQL, and Apollo, improving maintainability and development velocity
  • Worked across Java and Node.js microservices in a Kubernetes-based AWS environment supporting high-traffic, revenue-critical systems
  • Operated as on-call DevOps support, diagnosing and resolving production issues in distributed systems
  • Integrated internal platforms with third-party services including Zapier, Slack, and marketing automation tools
  • Collaborated closely with product, marketing, and operations teams to ship reliable features end-to-end

Web Developer

CapEd Credit Union - Meridian, ID

2014 - 2017

  • Built and maintained multiple public-facing websites supporting a regional credit union and nonprofit initiatives
  • Designed and developed an internal loan management system that saved the organization over $75,000 annually
  • Built a school credit-card management platform that drove millions in account acquisitions within months
  • Worked directly with non-technical stakeholders to translate business needs into reliable software solutions

Selected Work

Featured projects

QuietSignup.com

A Next.js app for accepting simple, privacy-focused group signups.

Next.jsReactPostgreSQL
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ABCL.ink

A split link URL shortener that routes visitors based on funnel conversion statistics.

LaravelMySQLAPIs
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ShouldIBurn.com

A web app that helps users decide whether it's safe to burn yard waste based on local weather conditions.

Next.jsWeather APIServerless
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Experiments

Small explorations with big ideas.

These are the fast, playful builds that keep the craft sharp: some more useful than others. (the list grows on GitHub)

  • PaulCushing.dev

    A technical blog built on Jekyll and run on GitHub Pages.

  • Wordle Wizard

    An application that helps you solve daily Wordle puzzles.

  • WhatGodSaysAbout.me

    A PWA that personalizes verses reminding the user of their value.

About

Learning, architecting, and building with purpose.

I'm interested in working with people who care about what they're building and why it matters. I enjoy collaborating, learning together, and contributing in ways that make the work - and the world - better than it would be otherwise.

Currently available for new projects and opportunities.

Contact

Let's talk about tech. Or life. Or both.

I'm always open to connecting with fellow engineers, designers, and curious minds. Whether you have a project in mind, want to discuss a potential role, or just feel like saying hello, drop me a line!

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