Jayson Dasher
Software Engineer
Summary
Hi, I'm Jayson. I'm passionate about building software, especially crafting intuitive and high-performance iOS applications using Swift and SwiftUI. My background also includes full-stack web development, giving me a broad perspective to tackle challenges across different platforms. I enjoy solving complex problems and am committed to creating exceptional user experiences while continuously learning and adopting new technologies.
Experience
Software Developer / Technical Lead
Vastcore, Remote
November 2021 - Current
- Technical Lead for all offer-related development across multiple marketing initiatives
- Developing production React/Next.js applications serving high-traffic marketing campaigns
- Established technical infrastructure: Set up GitHub organization and Vercel CI/CD from scratch
- Making regular architectural decisions affecting scalability and performance
- Building and maintaining REST APIs for multi-platform integration
- Writing comprehensive documentation and leading Agile sprint planning
- Extensive Drupal CMS development and customization
- Selected for upcoming React Native mobile development initiatives
Independent Software Developer — Founder
Dasher Digital Solutions
2023 - Current
- Published Simplify Golf iOS app to App Store with nearly one year of production stability
- Developing subscription-based SaaS model launching August 2025
- Building multiple mobile applications for iOS and potential cross-platform deployment
- Managing full software lifecycle from concept to deployment and maintenance
Previous Leadership Experience
Verizon (Sales Representative, 2020-2021) | Sprint (District Manager - 6 locations, 2017-2020)
- Sales and leadership background providing exceptional communication skills and business acumen
Skills
iOS & Mobile Development
- Swift & SwiftUI
- UIKit
- Core Data
- ARKit
- MapKit
- Firebase
- REST APIs
- React Native
- Kotlin
- Mobile UI/UX Design
- App Store Connect
- TestFlight
Web Development
- React.js
- Next.js
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- Node.js
- Tailwind CSS
- GraphQL
- Express
- Drupal
- WordPress
- RESTful API Design
- Responsive Design
Tools & Practices
- Git & GitHub
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Agile/Scrum
- Unit Testing
- Code Reviews
- Performance Optimization
- System Architecture
- Technical Documentation
- Jira
Education
B.S. Information Technology - Software Development
Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, GA
WWDC Participation: 2023, 2024, 2025
Staying current with technology trends
Stanford CS193p: iOS Development (2023)
Continuous Learning
Regular participation in tech conferences and online courses
Projects
A free golf GPS app and rangefinder designed to simplify your golf game. SimplifyGolf offers accurate GPS distances, access to 42,000+ courses, and an easy-to-use interface for scoring and course management.
Key Features:
- Accurate GPS distances to green
- Scorecard keeper
- Access 42,000+ courses
- Battery efficient design
Technologies:
ProposalForge
An AI-powered SaaS tool that generates professional, client-winning freelance proposals in minutes. Users complete a guided multi-step wizard — selecting their service type, entering project details, and setting preferences — then the AI creates a beautifully formatted, ready-to-send proposal with executive summary, deliverables, timeline, and pricing.
Key Features:
- AI-powered proposal generation via Google Gemini
- Multi-step wizard with 30+ service categories
- PDF export with professional formatting
- Stripe-powered freemium subscription billing
- Saved proposal history and dashboard
- Guest checkout for quick, no-signup usage
Technologies:
TypeFaster
A free, web-based typing speed test platform with an emphasis on visual polish and real-time feedback. Features dynamic particle effects, procedural sound design via the Web Audio API, multiple test modes (timed, words, quotes, code snippets), a personal stats dashboard with keyboard heatmaps, and shareable result cards — all built with zero external dependencies beyond Next.js and React.
Key Features:
- Multiple test modes: timed, word count, quotes, and code snippets
- Canvas-based particle effects with combo streak system
- Procedural sound design via Web Audio API
- Personal stats dashboard with keyboard and activity heatmaps
- Shareable result cards rendered on canvas
- Practice mode targeting weak keys from test history
Technologies:
TourTrack
A demonstration project showcasing the capabilities of MapKit and SwiftUI design. This project serves as an example for developers to understand the integration of MapKit with SwiftUI and the design principles involved, while utilizing the Wikipedia API for rich location descriptions.
Key Features:
- MapKit Integration: Demonstrates the use of MapKit to display locations on a map
- SwiftUI Design: Utilizes SwiftUI for building user interfaces
- Wikipedia API Integration: Fetches and displays detailed location information
- Dynamic Content: Provides users with up-to-date and informative location descriptions
Technologies:
A personal website designed to mimic an iOS device interface. The website displays like an iPad homescreen on desktop and an iPhone homescreen on mobile devices, with realistic device frames and UI elements.
Key Features:
- Responsive design that adapts between tablet and mobile views
- Realistic iPad frame with aurora-like glow effects on desktop
- Full-screen iPhone experience on mobile with status bar and home indicator
- iOS-style app icons for project links
- iOS-style widgets for personal information
- Modern, clean UI inspired by Apple's design language
Technologies:
TaskVault
A task management app that uses Firebase for user authentication and persistent storage, with a sleek and modern UI built using SwiftUI.
Key Features:
- Create a new account
- Sign in
- Create task (Include due date/time)
- Mark task complete
- Delete task
- Sign out
Technologies:
FortiForm
A modern, AI-powered form builder SaaS that combines beautiful visual design with deep data-routing capabilities for performance marketers. Features partial and abandoned response capture to keep every lead — even from users who don't hit submit — along with AI-assisted form generation, lightweight embeds, and powerful integrations.
Key Features:
- AI-powered form generation from plain-English descriptions
- Partial and abandoned response capture for lead recovery
- 15+ field types with conditional logic and answer piping
- Lightweight Preact-based embeds (under 50KB)
- Webhook integrations and Google Sheets connectivity
- Stripe Connect for in-form payment collection