Jordan Bartak — Staff Frontend Engineer
Front-end architecture for AI and fintech products where users can't afford to second-guess the interface.
Minnesota
I take ambiguous problems, turn them into clean interfaces and durable architecture, and ship UI that makes complex systems feel obvious. I focus on the details that most teams underestimate: permissions, edge cases, auditability, performance, reliability, and the moments where users lose confidence if the product hesitates.
My background blends hands-on engineering with leadership. I've led and mentored teams, but I stay close to the work when it matters most, particularly around foundational UI architecture, design systems, and high-leverage product surfaces.
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Products where correctness, trust, and clarity define success.
AI-Driven TaxTech / 2024
Led frontend architecture for an AI-driven tax platform built with Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind. Drew explicit boundaries between client state and server truth and standardized on OpenAPI-defined REST contracts. Turned an AI prototype into a durable interface that secured continued investment in the company.
Investment Platform / 2024
Investment platform built from concept to production in 7 months. Owned technical decision-making across product, platform, and infrastructure. Designed secure transaction flows, portfolio management, and investor dashboards.
Cross-Platform CRM / 2022
Cross-platform CRM system for iOS, watchOS, and tvOS. Delivered Apple-quality UI using Swift, UIKit, and Core Animation. Full-stack ownership including backend systems with PHP, Redis, and MySQL.
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[1] Levi Morehouse — President, Aiwyn / Founder & CEO Taxa
Jordan brings a valuable blend of engineering expertise, design sensibility, and UI/UX thinking. He can lead projects, collaborate effectively as part of a team, and approaches his work with strong ownership and accountability. He is thoughtful in his problem-solving and dependable in execution.
Beyond his skills, Jordan is professional, collaborative, and well-respected by those he works with. He made the teams around him better, and I would gladly work with him again.
[2] Chris Furlong — Founding CTO, Aiwyn
Jordan is a rare combination of talents. He's someone that can take a product from beginning to end, and play any role along the way. A talented designer, engineer, and an ever-curious mind that's always evolving and looking for ways to build value even faster and faster - he's stayed on the forefront of LLMs and the changes that are rocking the software world. He's the exact type of person you want on your team who can punch well above their weight and show others how to do the same.
[3] David Foster — VP of AI, Aiwyn
Jordan is an excellent engineer and product minded maker. In my work with him he displayed great ownership and initiative, owning complex problems from inception to delivery. He is also at the frontier of thoughtfully embracing AI to increase his impact. Any team would benefit from the knowledge, skills, and positive attitude he brings.
[4] Anita Nava — Senior Designer
I worked alongside Jordan and his team while at Norhart, observing as he led through consistent, purposeful action and integrity. It didn't take long for me to notice how incredibly skilled he is in his field, the kind of smarts that will inspire those around him to do better. His level of knowledge, dedication to quality, and unrivaled work ethic constantly impressed me.
Jordan fully embodies what a leader should be through authenticity and his experience; he'll be the first to step up for his team during challenges and support them wherever needed. He quickly gained my respect early on because of this, and I admire his character and commitment to his team.
I hope I get the opportunity to work with him again; he's such an incredible mind to learn from and a valuable asset to any team. If you're thinking about hiring Jordan, DO IT. Your company will be better for it.
Where design sensibility meets engineering discipline.
Converting AI prototypes into durable, production-ready interfaces. Experienced with Anthropic Claude, ChatGPT, and LLM workflows to increase delivery speed while maintaining quality. Building the UI layer for AI-driven products where users need to trust the output.
Creating scalable component libraries that improve consistency and long-term velocity across products. Evolving front-end design systems from initial architecture through production scale.
TypeScript, React, and Next.js as the foundation for B2B SaaS and trust-critical applications. Owned production front-end architecture for AI-driven platforms. Turning ambiguous problems into clean interfaces and durable architecture.
Focusing on the moments where users lose confidence if the product hesitates or behaves unexpectedly. Details most teams underestimate: permissions, edge cases, reliability, and the subtle signals that build or break user trust.
Building high-trust interfaces for complex data in FinTech and B2B SaaS. Focused on permissions, edge cases, auditability, and performance. Shipping workflows used by professional accountants where correctness isn't optional.
Built and scaled products across iOS, watchOS, and tvOS. Shipped polished native experiences using Swift, UIKit, Core Animation, MapKit, and Realm.
I'm looking for my next challenge where trust, craft, and technical depth matter.
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