
Nolan Costley
FullStack Web Developer & UX Designer
My Story
I began my journey in web development over a year ago, driven by a passion for creating intuitive and visually stunning digital experiences. What started as curiosity quickly evolved into a professional career spanning various technologies and industries.
With a background in law, web 3, design and development, I bring a unique perspective to every project. I believe that great websites are a perfect blend of aesthetic appeal and technical excellence. This philosophy has guided my approach to web development throughout my career.
Throughout my journey, I've had the privilege of working with clients ranging from small businesses to large web 3 enterprises, helping them establish their digital presence and achieve their online goals. Each project has contributed to my growth as a developer and deepened my understanding of creating effective web solutions.
Experience
Junior Web Developer
Ballin Web Development | 2024 - Present
Lead developer for client projects, managing the full development lifecycle from concept to deployment. Specialized in React and Next.js applications with responsive design and optimal performance.
Junior Web Developer
Cardania Web 3 Gaming | 2025 - Present
Developing and maintaining a responsive web application using modern JavaScript frameworks, React, Next.js, and three JS. Developing a Tower defence game to integrate into their play to earn ecosystem.
Smart Contract Developer
Freelance - Epoch PickleBall App | May/01/2025 - May/31/2025
Developed comprehensive smart contract suite for PickleBall App including NFT, RFT, and FT minting contracts. Created specialized airdrop smart contract for cost-efficient distribution of large volumes of tokenized assets to multiple users on the Cardano blockchain.
Lead Developer
Freelance - Viper CTO - Web 3 | 2025 - 2025
Created custom Cardano Wallet Connetion components for use in their web application, focusing on brand identity, user experience, and responsive design and delivered components on time.
Certifications
Aiken Smart Contract Developer
EMURGO Academy
Certified in developing secure and efficient smart contracts using the Aiken programming language for the Cardano blockchain.

Skills & Technologies

JavaScript
Expert

React
Expert

TypeScript
Advanced

Next.js
Advanced

Node.js
Advanced

HTML5
Expert

Aiken Smart Contracts
Expert

Tailwind CSS
Expert

Three.js
Intermediate

SUPABASE
Intermediate

Python
Intermediate

Git
Intermediate

Flux Point AI Image Gen.
Expert

OpenAI
Advanced
Google Drive
Intermediate

Discord
Intermediate