Resume
Karen Byrd
Full-Stack Software Engineer with a background in software development, cybersecurity, and business leadership. Experienced in designing and building modern web applications using Next.js, React, TypeScript, and cloud technologies with a focus on performance, security, and user experience. Founder of Blue Byrd Development with over 20 years of operational leadership and a proven ability to turn complex ideas into production-ready solutions.
Full-Stack Development
Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind, APIs, databases, auth, and deployment.
Security-Minded
Cybersecurity graduate studies with a focus on secure, reliable application design.
Business-Focused
Founder experience plus 20+ years leading real-world operations and teams.
Technical Skills
Frontend
Backend
Databases & Auth
Tools & Deployment
Security
Selected Project Experience
Rainbow Galaxy
Full-stack web application focused on user experience, modern design, and scalable application architecture.
Forever Home
Application project centered around practical real-world workflows, clean UI, and meaningful user interaction.
Born To Ride
Community-focused nonprofit website with event registration, donations, admin workflows, Firebase, and deployment on Vercel.
Blue Byrd Development
Business website and brand platform for a web development studio focused on modern, secure client websites.
Cheerful Calculations
Professional bookkeeping business website with service pages, SEO structure, contact flow, and strong brand positioning.
Business & Founder Experience
Founder — Blue Byrd Development
Founded and lead a software development company specializing in modern web applications, responsive websites, and secure, user-focused digital solutions. Manage projects from concept through deployment using technologies including Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Firebase, Supabase, and Vercel.
Restaurant Operations Leadership
20+ years of leadership experience overseeing teams, operations, customer service, and process improvement in fast-paced environments. Developed strong skills in communication, project management, and solving complex business challenges.
Education
Master of Science in Cybersecurity
July 2026
Bachelor of Science in Game Programming
Foundation in programming, software development, interactive systems, and problem-solving.
Let's build something useful.
I bring technical skill, business experience, and a security-minded approach to building applications that are practical, polished, and easy to use.