Michael Leon | Biology Graduate to SaaS Creator
Full-stack developer and photographer building Chrome extensions, micro-SaaS products, and sharing the journey from biology to building in public.
From Biology Graduate to SaaS Creator
UCI Biology graduate who pivoted from the lab to the keyboard: building Chrome extensions, micro-SaaS products, and a photography portfolio.
I'm a cross-domain thinker who ships practical tools and captures portraits that tell real stories, all while building in public on social media.
🔬Core Skills
- Full-Stack Web Development
- Chrome Extension Development
- SEO & Affiliate Marketing
- SaaS Product Building
💻Tech Stack
- Next.js + React + TypeScript
- Convex (Backend & Database)
- Stripe (Payments)
- Chrome Extensions API
Milestones
Earned A.S. in Chemistry at Orange Coast College. Volunteered 200+ hours with Circle K International.
Transferred to UC Irvine as a Biology major.
Started affiliate marketing while still in college.
Graduated from UC Irvine with a B.S. in Biological Sciences.
Launched TabTrove and Leon's Link Lens on the Chrome Web Store.
Built this website on Next.js + Convex and building in public.
Orb Educational Initiative: Comparative literature resources for high school English.
Chrome Extensions & Micro-SaaS
Practical tools built for power users and creators.
Live on Chrome Web StoreLeon's Link Lens
Chrome extension with Stripe subscriptions for deep link analysis and optimization — built for creators and marketers who need actionable link insights.
Live on Chrome Web StoreTabTrove
High-performance tab manager for power users who demand clinical organization. Save, group, and restore tabs instantly — no more lost research sessions.
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