ABOUT ME
I'm Harrison Holt
I'm a full-stack developer actively seeking full-time opportunities in frontend or full-stack roles, with a focus on accessible frontend design and cloud-first backend architecture. I specialize in building web apps that are fast, inclusive, and production-ready.
I hold a B.S. in Computer Science with a minor in Psychology from Clemson University and am currently completing the UT Austin Full Stack Software Development Certificate. I’m certified in AWS (Developer & Solutions Architect) and digital accessibility (DHS Trusted Tester), and I’m an active member of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP). These allow me to create applications that are scalable, secure, and usable by everyone.
Whether I'm designing an accessible UI, running Lighthouse and Pa11y tests in a CI/CD pipeline, or architecting an event-driven AWS system, I take pride in delivering high-quality code with real-world reliability.
This site was built with accessibility in mind and meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards, verified using Pa11y, Axe, Lighthouse, and WAVE, and tested with ANDI following DHS Trusted Tester methodology.
Outside of dev work, I'm passionate about military history and will never say no to a good book and a Dr Pepper.
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SPECIALIZING IN
Cloud & AWS Development
Building scalable, secure applications using AWS services like Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, Cognito, and more — with a focus on serverless architecture and CI/CD.
MERN Stack Applications
Full-stack JavaScript development using MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js to deliver responsive, modern web apps from frontend to backend.
Accessibility-First Development
Designing inclusive interfaces with keyboard support, semantic HTML, and accessibility testing tools (WAVE, Pa11y, and Accessibility Insights).
PORTFOLIO
FEATURED PROJECTS
The Good Driver Program
A full-stack web application designed to reward safe driving behavior. Built by a 5-member Agile team using React, Node.js, AWS Lambda, API Gateway, RDS (MySQL), and Cognito. Served as Scrum Master and contributed to both frontend and backend development, emphasizing accessibility and scalability.
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CareConnect
A full-stack MERN application for managing patient appointments and doctor schedules. Features include JWT authentication, role-based dashboards, and real-time updates using RESTful APIs. Built with React, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB to simulate a production healthcare system.
Coming Soon
FlavorCraft
A full-stack React and Node.js recipe book application powered by AWS services for secure storage and deployment. Users can add, edit, and manage recipes with Context API state management and cloud-based data persistence. Designed for scalability, accessibility, and smooth user experience.
SUPPORTING PROJECTS
Vanilla JS To-Do List
A lightweight task manager built with object-oriented JavaScript. Features add/delete with
event delegation, persistent storage via localStorage, and unique ID management across reloads
using custom toJSON/fromJSON methods.
React Weather App
A responsive weather application built with React and Material-UI. Features city-based search, real-time current conditions and a 7-day forecast via WeatherAPI, error handling for invalid inputs, localStorage persistence, and component-based architecture for clean state management.
ACCESSIBILITY WORK
Designing with inclusion in mind
Accessible Kiosk for Nursing Home
Designed a touchscreen kiosk system for elderly residents to communicate with staff, access schedules, and submit requests. Focused on ease of use, voice commands, magnification, and paper printouts.
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NYC Ferry Accessibility Redesign
Reimagined the NYC Ferry app to support disabled commuters and tourists. Included accessible route info, color contrast updates, voice-friendly navigation, and mockups tested by real users.
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Bus Tracker App Redesign
Led HCI project to redesign a bus tracking app using inclusive design and accessibility heuristics. Delivered Figma mockups informed by user interviews, think-aloud testing, and accessibility audits.
View DetailsCERTIFICATIONS
Industry-recognized certifications demonstrating cloud expertise and accessibility knowledge.
Full Stack Development Certificate
28-week program covering the MERN stack, TypeScript, Next.js, SQL/NoSQL, and AWS deployment. Completed 32 hands-on projects, including a capstone MERN app, gaining experience in responsive design, API integration, authentication, testing, and database design.
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AWS Solutions Architect
Validates my ability to design secure, scalable AWS solutions using real-world architectural best practices. I’ve applied these skills to build resilient, cloud-native systems in hands-on projects.
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AWS Developer
Demonstrates my ability to build, deploy, and debug cloud-native apps using AWS services, SDKs, and CI/CD pipelines. I’ve used these skills to create secure, serverless applications with real-time monitoring and automation.
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DHS Trusted Tester
Demonstrates hands-on ability to evaluate web content for Section 508 compliance using code inspection. This certifies I can conduct manual accessibility audits beyond automated tools, ensuring compatibility with assistive technologies.
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