Jay Lawrence
Résumé
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Independent thinking. Shared ambition.

Open to the right team

Complex workflows.
Clear software.

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I’m Jay, a product engineer. Yes, I use AI too. I’m still picky about what ships.

I care about what’s worth building, how it feels to use, and the code the next person inherits. That’s where taste, judgment, and standards make the difference.

And yes, this portfolio is AI-generated. With taste. 😭 No ordinary AI slop here.

Based in the Philippines · Working globallyPreviously building at Chartmetric (opens in a new tab) & Xoots

01 / Selected work

Different problems.
The same care.

A closer look at two products

AI recruitment · 2023—2026

Xoots.ai

AI can do more.
People should stay in control.

I built the frontend across a connected suite for talent search, interviewing, assessment, and learning.

Explore the decisions
Project overviewRecruitment
Xoots.ai
01Search02Interview03Human review
A few decisions behind it

AI output is a draft, not a verdict

Recommendations remain inspectable and reviewable, with source context and clear human actions nearby.

02 / Beyond the product

Systems that make
the next thing easier.

The same care goes into the foundations: reusable interfaces, flexible content, and room for a brand to be itself.

Digital studio · 2023—2024Evelan Reusable Sanity foundations for distinct client websites.Full-stack engineering · Content systems
Evelan’s published showcase of DFK Group and CURATAX website interfaces.Website showcase published by Evelan.
There’s more to explore.View the work archive 07 projects

03 / The way I work

A thoughtful partner.
From question
to shipped product.

I work close to the problem, connect product and engineering, and care about the details people use every day.

A little more about me
01

Start with the real question.

At Music Stats, the task comes before the dataset. Give people a useful starting point.

See it in Music Stats
02

Make the difficult states clear.

In AI workflows, progress, uncertainty, and human review deserve as much care as the happy path.

See it in Xoots
03

Build for what comes next.

Reusable foundations should make teams faster while leaving room for each product’s personality.

See it in Evelan
Experience, brieflyFrom frontend craft to product ownership
Sep 2025 — PresentHealthcare AI SaaS Platform for Skilled Nursing FacilitiesFull-Stack Engineer & Team Lead
Jun 2024 — Dec 2025Chartmetric (opens in a new tab)Product Engineer
Nov 2023 — Sep 2026Captivate Chat · Xoots (opens in a new tab)Full-Stack Engineer · Contract
Jul 2023 — Jun 2024Evelan GmbH (opens in a new tab)Full-Stack Engineer
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