Short write-ups on things I've actually shipped — APIs, data modeling, migrations, performance, and full-stack patterns. Written for engineers evaluating how I think and work.
React · Node · PostgreSQL · Platform delivery
Senior full-stack engineer //
Open to remote US roles. Resume, portfolio, and a direct way to reach me below.
For teams evaluating engineers //
Notes from production work — how I approach migrations, data, performance, and full-stack delivery.
A hiring guide for recruiters and engineering leaders: how to evaluate senior full-stack engineers for remote roles in React, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL.
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Nicholas Loperena is a senior full-stack engineer based in Kissimmee, FL (Orlando metro), available for remote roles serving Central Florida and US companies. React, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL.
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Lexical retrieval, refusal rules, and a 270+ question eval set on nicoloperena.com. The public kit you can clone and run.
Sole engineer on the Nexrena ops platform: Next.js, Express, PostgreSQL. CRM, PM, invoicing, and a client portal in one schema.
Practical Core Web Vitals fixes for React and Astro — LCP, INP, and CLS improvements that hold up after launch on Vercel.
Architecture lessons from shipping B2B storefronts—catalog UX, checkout flows, and maintainable Next.js stacks for industrial buyers.
Schema design, indexing, and API patterns I use with PostgreSQL, Node.js, and Next.js for reliable production applications.
Hiring for a senior full-stack role? I'd like to hear about your team, what you're building, and whether I'm a good fit.