Portrait of a young web developer

Leo Finch

Computer Science Student & Freelance Developer

Passionate about building fast, beautiful, and scalable web experiences. I turn complex problems into elegant, user-centric interfaces for ambitious startups and local businesses. Let's code the future together.

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Why Hire Me?

Bridging the gap between modern academic theory and practical, real-world development.

Fresh Perspective

Immersed in daily computer science studies, I bring the absolute latest industry standards and innovative problem-solving techniques to your project.

Agile & Fast

As an independent freelancer, there's no agency red tape. Direct communication means rapid iterations, fast deployments, and on-time delivery.

Modern Tech Stack

Proficient in React, Node.js, and modern CSS frameworks. I build applications that are inherently fast, secure, and ready to scale from day one.

Student Budget-Friendly

Get agency-level coding expertise and design implementation without the premium overhead costs of a traditional development studio.

Core Services

Specialized digital solutions tailored to elevate your brand's online presence and operational efficiency.

Custom Web Dev

  • Responsive, mobile-first layouts
  • High-performance single page apps
  • Accessible & SEO-friendly code

UI/UX Prototyping

  • Figma wireframing & mockups
  • User journey optimization
  • Interactive click-through prototypes

E-commerce Setup

  • Custom storefront development
  • Secure payment gateway integration
  • Inventory management dashboards

API Integration

  • Third-party software connections
  • Custom RESTful API development
  • Data synchronization logic

Performance Audit

  • Core Web Vitals optimization
  • Asset minification & caching
  • Lighthouse score improvements

Site Maintenance

  • Regular security patching
  • Content updates & debugging
  • Uptime monitoring & backups

Selected Case Studies

A glimpse into recent academic projects and freelance client work.

Laptop showing lines of code for an application

StudySync Platform

Client: University EdTech Startup
+40% User Engagement
Graphs and charts on a screen

Bloom Floristry

Client: Local Retail Business
2x Online Orders in 1 Month
Data dashboard on a monitor

FitTrack Dashboard

Client: Independent Fitness Coach
Saved 10hrs/week in Admin
Code editor interface

ArtSphere Gallery

Client: Digital Artist Collective
< 1s Page Load Time
Creative workspace layout

ByteBurger Ordering

Client: Food Truck Chain
99.9% Uptime Achieved
Digital tablet showing web design

CodeMentor App

Client: Academic Peer Review
500+ Active Student Users

How We Work Together

A transparent, step-by-step approach ensuring your vision is perfectly translated into code.

1

Discovery & Strategy

We start with a detailed chat about your goals, target audience, and feature requirements. I'll outline the technical stack and provide a clear project roadmap.

2

UI/UX Design

Before writing a single line of code, I create wireframes and high-fidelity mockups. We refine the visual style until it aligns perfectly with your brand identity.

3

Development & Magic

This is where the coding happens. I build the front-end and back-end architectures, providing you with staging links so you can watch the progress live.

4

Testing & Launch

Rigorous bug testing, mobile responsiveness checks, and performance optimizations. Once everything is flawless, we push the site live to the world.

Client Feedback

Don't just take my word for it. Here is what business owners have to say about working with a dedicated student developer.

"

Leo is incredibly talented. I was hesitant to hire a student at first, but his professionalism, communication, and the final web app he built for our inventory management completely blew away my expectations. Better than agencies charging triple.

Sarah Jenkins
Founder, Bloom Floristry
"

Working with Leo was a breeze. He took our outdated restaurant site and turned it into a lightning-fast, modern online ordering machine. Our online sales literally doubled in the first month because the UI was finally intuitive.

Marcus Thorne
Owner, ByteBurger
"

As a startup, we needed an MVP built fast but we couldn't compromise on code quality. Leo delivered an incredibly robust React dashboard. He understood the complex data structures perfectly and delivered exactly on deadline.

Elena Rostova
CTO, StudySync EdTech
"

Brilliant technical skills combined with a great eye for design. Leo revamped my personal coaching platform, optimized all my messy code, and set up a seamless payment flow. Truly exceptional work ethic.

David Kim
Head Coach, FitTrack

Let's Build Something

Got a project in mind? Have questions about the process? I'm currently accepting new freelance clients for the upcoming semester.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why hire a student developer?
As a student, I am deeply immersed in modern best practices and the latest frameworks. I take on fewer clients, meaning your project gets my undivided attention and dedication, all at highly competitive rates compared to large agencies.
What is your typical turnaround time?
It depends on the project scope. A standard 5-page business website takes about 2-3 weeks. A complex web application with custom databases can take 6-8 weeks. I always provide a clear timeline during our discovery phase.
Do you handle web hosting and domains?
Yes! I can handle the entire deployment process. I typically recommend modern hosting solutions like Vercel, Netlify, or AWS depending on your backend needs, and I'll help you configure your domain settings.
What stack do you normally use?
My primary stack is the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js). For static or hybrid sites, I frequently use Next.js alongside Tailwind CSS for rapid, scalable UI development.

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