Hi, I'm Alex Chen
I craft immersive digital experiences with modern web technologies. Passionate about building scalable applications that make a difference.
Projects Gallery
A curated selection of projects I've built — from SaaS platforms to open-source tools.
NexaCloud Platform
A full-stack cloud management platform with real-time monitoring, auto-scaling, and cost optimization. Built with React, Node.js, and AWS services.
ArtFlow AI Studio
An AI-powered creative studio for generating and editing artwork. Integrates multiple AI models with a real-time collaborative canvas.
CryptoVault Dashboard
A comprehensive crypto portfolio tracker with live price feeds, DeFi analytics, and automated trading signals powered by ML algorithms.
DevCollab Hub
A developer collaboration platform with real-time code sharing, video calls, and AI-assisted code reviews. Like GitHub meets Figma.
EcoTrack Mobile
A cross-platform mobile app for tracking personal carbon footprint with gamification, community challenges, and sustainability insights.
Skills & Stack
Technologies I work with daily to build robust, scalable applications.
Frontend
Proficiency levels based on years of experience
Experience
5+ years of building products that users love, from startups to scale-ups.
Senior Full Stack Engineer
Leading the development of a next-generation SaaS platform serving 50,000+ users. Architecting microservices and driving engineering best practices across a team of 12 engineers.
- Reduced API response time by 65% through Redis caching and query optimization
- Led migration from monolith to microservices, improving deployment frequency by 3x
- Mentored 4 junior developers and established code review processes
- Shipped 3 major product features that increased MRR by $120K
Blog
I write about web development, architecture patterns, and lessons learned building real products.
Building Scalable React Apps with Server Components in Next.js 15
A deep dive into React Server Components and how they fundamentally change the way we think about data fetching, rendering, and performance optimization in modern web apps.
The Complete Guide to Building AI-Powered Features with LangChain
Learn how to integrate LLMs into your web applications using LangChain. We cover RAG pipelines, vector databases, and building production-ready AI features.
Mastering TypeScript: Advanced Patterns Every Developer Should Know
From conditional types to template literal types, explore advanced TypeScript patterns that will make your code more type-safe, readable, and maintainable.
Microservices vs Monolith: When to Choose What in 2025
An honest look at the trade-offs between microservices and monolithic architectures. Based on real-world experience migrating a 50K-user platform.
CSS Grid & Flexbox: The Ultimate Layout Guide for 2025
Stop guessing which layout system to use. This comprehensive guide covers every CSS Grid and Flexbox pattern you need with interactive examples.
Docker & Kubernetes for Frontend Developers: A Practical Guide
You don't need to be a DevOps expert to containerize your apps. This guide walks through Docker and K8s concepts with practical examples for frontend devs.
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