macOS-Inspired Portfolio: Job Hunt Edition

macOS-Inspired Portfolio: Job Hunt Edition

A React-powered, macOS-themed portfolio built during active job search. Core React challenges over flashy animations, deployed on AWS Amplify.

2 min read
Published July 3, 2025
React
MERN
AWS Amplify
Portfolio
Job Search

After leaving my previous startup role due to downsizing, I channeled job hunt frustrations into building a macOS-inspired portfolio—perfect for those endless application forms requesting project links. The design mimics macOS aesthetics for familiarity while focusing on React fundamentals like context state management over CSS animations. Deployed on AWS Amplify, it's live at https://lnkd.in/gFGxrYFJ (best on desktop).[1]

Key Features

1. macOS-Themed Interface

Clean, Apple-inspired UI elements that feel native without over-the-top animations, prioritizing usability during quick recruiter scans.[3]

2. Core React Architecture

Avoided prop drilling with Context API for global state, delivering backend dev thrills in a frontend project—far more satisfying than keyframes.[4]

3. Essential Sections Upfront

Homepage showcases resume, projects, and contacts immediately, tackling the "portfolio" field in applications head-on.

4. Responsive Yet Desktop-Optimized

Mobile-friendly but shines on desktop, matching macOS windowing for that authentic feel—thanks to my uncle's Mac influence.

Development Mindset

Job hunting feels like unrequited love after 100+ rejections, but mantras like "jo hota hai ache ke liye hota hai" and Spurs' Europa win keep momentum. Self-doubt hits, but resets via challenges (Jira nostalgia included) turn it into character growth. No sponsorship needed, fully eligible—now hunting backend/fullstack roles.[5]

Tech Stack and Costs

Core React with MERN sensibilities, hosted on AWS Amplify for seamless deploys. Kept it lightweight, focusing on logic over visuals.

  • AWS Amplify: Free tier covers hosting.
  • No Extra Costs: Pure React, no heavy libs or APIs.

Path Forward

  • Add Animations Sparingly: Subtle macOS transitions if time allows.
  • Blog Integration: Share job hunt lessons learned.
  • Open Source It: GitHub repo for community tweaks.

Actively looking for backend/fullstack roles—reach out with leads!

  • Adyaman