Senior full stack engineer. 8 years. Next.js, React, Node, Postgres, deployed on Vercel through GitHub. I own the whole thing, UI to database to deploy.
01 / Available
Open to remote senior full-stack roles (US)
02 / Experience
8 years in production
03 / Base
Kissimmee, FL · Remote (US)
04 / Stack
React · Node · PostgreSQL
Platforms · APIs · internal tools · practical AI
Most recently Senior Full-Stack Engineer at Forza, Jan 2025 to May 2026. I owned the platform end to end. Astro, React, Node, Express, Postgres, Vercel, Heroku. Lead pipeline synced to Salesforce. Internal tools with Microsoft Azure SSO and role based access. I started in IT support in 2015.
UI, API, database, deploy. Same person in standup, in the PR, and on the fix when production breaks.
React, Next.js, and Astro front ends backed by real APIs and data models. B2B catalogs, procurement flows, client portals, and admin ops surfaces teams use daily.
ForzaBuilt · Nexrena · FPUSA · 200+ SKU catalog
Express/Node services, PostgreSQL schemas, Salesforce and form pipelines, migrations, audit logs, and sane boundaries the next engineer can extend.
Heroku/Postgres backends · Salesforce sync · multi-site forms
Grounded assistants and copilots with retrieval, guardrails, evals, and scoped tool access. sales chat, ops copilot, recruiting assistant, and internal Claude workflows.
Gemini sales assistant · OpenAI copilot · Meeting Master · Manager Hub
Vercel and Heroku production paths, health/readiness checks, redirect discipline, analytics, and release validation on business-critical migrations.
ForzaBuilt 99% Lighthouse · SEO recovery · production lead pipelines
I've put GPT, Claude, and Gemini into backend services. Keys stay on the server, never the browser. Each one has retrieval, guardrails, and evals. I use Codex and Cursor every day to ship faster. I still review and own everything that goes out.
Multi-site client & agency chat
Gemini-backed sales consultant with lexical retrieval, intent routing, grounded fallback, guardrails, lead scoring, and Postgres analytics across Nexrena, FPUSA, portfolio, and client sites.
Gemini · Express · PostgreSQL · Retrieval
Nexrena ops dashboard
OpenAI tool-calling copilot over live CRM, inbox, and chat data, streaming UI, scoped read/write tools, confirmation flow for risky actions, and audit logging.
OpenAI · Vercel AI SDK · Express · Tool calling
nicoloperena.com
Grounded recruiter chat over resume, case studies, FAQs, and recommendations, lexical retrieval, citations, guardrails, and 270+ question eval suite before deploy.
OpenAI · Gemini · Astro · Evals
Forza internal tool
Talk through your notes. Claude structures them. Microsoft Graph matches them to the calendar. Neon Postgres stores them. Resend sends reminders on a Vercel cron.
Claude · Microsoft Graph · Neon · Next.js
Forza internal tool
Managers drop in notes. Claude writes the feedback in the right tone for each person (DiSC/Crystal). Role based access. History is saved.
Claude · Next.js · Redis · Auth
Production work I owned or led. Platforms, CRM and ops backends, lead pipelines, commerce, and AI tools.
Full-stack platform · 28 qualified inbound leads
ForzaBuilt split stack: Astro 5 with React islands on Vercel, Heroku Express/Postgres backend, Salesforce lead sync, layered redirects, admin catalog ops, and SEO recovery across 200+ SKUs. Internal AI tools: Meeting Master and Manager Hub.
Read case study →CRM · AI · multi-site APIs
Ops platform I built and operate: CRM, PM, invoicing, multi-site forms/chat, Gemini sales assistant, OpenAI ops copilot, and portfolio recruiting assistant with retrieval evals.
+210% organic · CRM integration
B2B procurement UX and SEO program plus Nexrena integration: multi-site form API, chat intake, client portal, and migration from legacy Heroku Postgres leads. Brought in a 64 unit, multi-million dollar lead.
+285% traffic · automation
Sole US hire on Shopify. calculator/quiz flows, smart cart validation, international SEO, and testimonial automation pipeline (8→40+ reviews, still running).
Multi-brand · shared API
React/Vercel brand site on shared PMST product API and Contentful content. separate identity without duplicate product databases.
Full-stack platform · 28 qualified inbound leads
Moved ForzaBuilt off WordPress to Astro and React on Vercel, backed by an Express and Postgres API on Heroku. Built the lead pipeline: validation, honeypot, rate limiting, Postgres, synced to Salesforce. Redirects for 200+ SKUs. 99% Lighthouse desktop. 28 qualified inbound leads in the first four months. Internal tools with Microsoft Azure SSO and role based access.
CRM · AI · multi-site APIs
I built and run the platform behind Nexrena. Next.js UI, Express APIs, Postgres with Prisma. CRM, project management, invoicing, client portal, and multi-site forms in one system. Gemini sales assistant and an OpenAI ops copilot with scoped tools.
+210% organic · CRM integration
Rebuilt the Furniture Packages USA site around buyer type, with clear quote paths. Redirect-safe migration. Moved legacy Heroku Postgres leads into one CRM. Organic traffic up 210%. Quote requests about doubled. Brought in a 64 unit, multi-million dollar lead.
+285% traffic · automation
Sole US technical hire. Owned the Shopify store: custom Liquid and JavaScript, product calculator and quiz, cart validation, international SEO. Testimonial pipeline took published reviews from 8 to 40+. Traffic up 285% year over year. 2.8% conversion.
Multi-brand · shared API
Launched Rugged Red as its own brand site. React on Vercel, pulling products from the shared Postgres API on Heroku and posts from Contentful. One product database for both brands.
What managers and teammates said on LinkedIn.
Hruthika Gangoni VanjariSalesforce & NetSuite Specialist · CRM–ERP & integrations
“Nico is one of the most intelligent people I've had the pleasure of working with. His enthusiasm for web development goes beyond just getting things done. he's constantly finding new and creative ways to design and improve, and his technical skills are genuinely impressive. What sets Nico apart is his patience and communication. He takes the time to truly understand a problem before jumping to a solution, and then resolves it quickly and effectively. Even working across different teams, he was always willing to share his knowledge and make complex web development concepts approachable and interesting even for someone like me with no background in it. He's always eager to start new projects and actively seeks collaboration to discover better ideas and push the work further. Anyone who gets to work with Nico is lucky to have him.”
Recommendation 1 of 4
Randy BakesHead of Marketing · Forza
“You will NOT FIND a Web Developer (including AI bots) with a more positive and stronger 'can do' attitude than Nico. He reported to me for over a year while we built out our new website and upgraded our LinkedIn posts. Nico brought a lot of breadth to the development assignment. knowledgeable and quite current about most user-facing and backend tools and solutions, including AI. He worked remotely for me, and I was ALWAYS able to reach Nico directly. He kept me in the loop on deadlines, and he helped me set realistic deadlines, too. He worked extremely well with our lead graphic designer, our owner, and me. Finally, he gave his best consistently and without drama or attitude. You will be missed, Nico! Best in all your endeavors.”
Recommendation 2 of 4
Sydney SaathoffDigital Media Specialist · Forza
“Nico is extremely easy to work with. He is such a hard worker and will work overtime just to get something done. I had such a blast creating with him. We made such an amazing website together as a team! He is also very kind hearted and patient. I will miss working with him every day.”
Recommendation 3 of 4
Muhammad Tayyab HassanDigital Marketing · VITO Fryfilter
“I highly recommend Nicholas. Working with him has been a pleasure due to his friendly and supportive attitude. Nico is always willing to help with ongoing tasks and provides valuable suggestions and input. His front-end development, design, and digital marketing skills are outstanding, making him a great asset to any team.”
Recommendation 4 of 4
4 received on LinkedIn · www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-loperena/
Remote senior full-stack roles on US product teams. own platforms from UI through API to database, deploy, and integrations.
React, Next.js, Astro, Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Express, Vercel, Heroku · Remote · US-based · EST overlap
Hiring for a senior full stack role? Tell me about the team and what you're building. Happy to jump on a call.
