# About Me

I'm Joe Waine, a New York-based developer and aspiring information engineer. I'm currently deepening my expertise in AI-aided workflows while continuing to build elegant, functional web applications. When I'm not learning or coding, I'm creating visual art, producing music, or finding ways to give back to my community.

## Skills

• React
• Next.js
• Node.js
• Express
• TypeScript
• JavaScript
• HTML/CSS
• Git
• AI Tools

## Background

With over five years of experience in software development, I've shipped 178+ projects on GitHub and believe in writing clean, maintainable code that solves real problems. I'm currently taking a course focused on AI-aided work, building toward a career as an information engineer—someone who bridges the gap between human intent and machine capability. Outside of development, I'm a multidisciplinary creative—I've released music on cassette tape, designed merchandise, and contributed to charitable causes including Mary's Place Seattle. I believe technology and art aren't opposites; they're both ways of making something meaningful.