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Available for freelance

Alex Chen

Full-Stack Developer & Designer

I build modern web applications that are fast, accessible, and beautiful. Currently focused on React, Next.js, and TypeScript. Previously at Stripe and Vercel.

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Projects

Selected work

A collection of projects I've built. Each one solved a real problem and taught me something new.

CloudSync

CloudSync

A real-time collaboration platform for distributed teams. Built with WebSockets, React, and PostgreSQL. Handles 10K+ concurrent users.

Next.jsTypeScriptPostgreSQLWebSocket
PayFlow

PayFlow

Modern payment processing dashboard with real-time analytics, fraud detection, and automated reporting.

ReactNode.jsStripe APID3.js
DevBlog

DevBlog

A minimalist blog platform with MDX support, syntax highlighting, and full-text search. Optimized for developer content.

Next.jsMDXTailwind CSSVercel
TaskForge

TaskForge

AI-powered project management tool with smart task prioritization and team workload balancing.

ReactPythonOpenAIRedis
PixelPerfect

PixelPerfect

Design system and component library with 50+ accessible, customizable React components.

ReactStorybookCSS-in-JSA11y
DataVault

DataVault

End-to-end encrypted file storage with zero-knowledge architecture and cross-platform sync.

RustReact NativeAWSEncryption
Experience

Where I've worked

Full-Stack Developer & Designer

Freelance

2024 — Present

Building custom web applications for startups and agencies. Specializing in Next.js, TypeScript, and design systems.

Senior Frontend Engineer

Vercel

2022 — 2024

Worked on the Vercel Dashboard and deployment infrastructure. Improved build times by 40% and shipped the new analytics platform.

Software Engineer

Stripe

2020 — 2022

Built payment components and developer tools. Contributed to Stripe Elements and the React SDK.

Skills

Tech stack

Languages

TypeScriptJavaScriptPythonRustSQL

Frontend

ReactNext.jsTailwind CSSFramer Motion

Backend

Node.jsPostgreSQLRedisGraphQL

Tools

GitDockerAWSFigmaVercel
Contact

Let's work together

I'm always interested in hearing about new projects and opportunities. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out.

hello@alexchen.dev
San Francisco, CA