Donovan Townes

Systems Architect - Full-Stack Developer

Designing and Building
Application Systems 

About Me

I’m Donovan Townes — a systems architect and full-stack developer focused on building scalable applications, automation systems, and the infrastructure that supports them.

I’ve been building for as long as I can remember, from Legos to software, always drawn to how systems are structured, how they connect, and how they hold up over time.

I build across the full stack, from UI to infrastructure, with a focus on clean architecture, maintainability, and long-term reliability.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Technology (Web Development) and continue to deepen my knowledge across full-stack development, infrastructure, and system design.

I’m also a father of two, which shapes how I approach everything: with discipline, patience, responsibility, and a long-term perspective.

If you’re here, you probably care about building something meaningful too.

Frameworks & Tools

These are the frameworks and tools I prefer to use across product and infrastructure work.

Core Stack

What I prefer to build with

Next.js
React
TypeScript
Node.js
Tailwind CSS
PostgreSQL / Prisma

Systems & Infrastructure

What I prefer to run

Docker
Linux (Ubuntu Server)
Caddy (Reverse Proxy)
Tailscale (Networking)
CoreDNS (Internal DNS)
MongoDB

Tooling & Workflow

What I prefer to use

Git / GitHub
VS Code
REST APIs
Basic CI/CD Concepts

Latest Projects

Construction Site Front-End

A production site for a local construction company, built with Next.js, reCaptcha, and Resend-driven contact workflows.

Construction Site Front-End preview

Contact Me

Let's work!

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