Hi, I’m Peter Mulligan, a self-guided backend-leaning full-stack developer based in Schiedam, Netherlands. I have 7+ years of professional experience building and operating web applications and SaaS products, primarily in startup and scale-up environments. I have a strong Node.js and TypeScript background and own end-to-end systems: architecture, implementation, deployment, and long-term maintenance. I thrive at parachuting into existing codebases, unblocking teams, and delivering under real constraints rather than pursuing greenfield ideals. I enjoy implementing systems that improve developer experience, writing technical articles, and learning new programming paradigms and patterns. Personal motto: 'I just like to build things.'

Peter Mulligan

Hi, I’m Peter Mulligan, a self-guided backend-leaning full-stack developer based in Schiedam, Netherlands. I have 7+ years of professional experience building and operating web applications and SaaS products, primarily in startup and scale-up environments. I have a strong Node.js and TypeScript background and own end-to-end systems: architecture, implementation, deployment, and long-term maintenance. I thrive at parachuting into existing codebases, unblocking teams, and delivering under real constraints rather than pursuing greenfield ideals. I enjoy implementing systems that improve developer experience, writing technical articles, and learning new programming paradigms and patterns. Personal motto: 'I just like to build things.'

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Hi, I’m Peter Mulligan, a self-guided backend-leaning full-stack developer based in Schiedam, Netherlands. I have 7+ years of professional experience building and operating web applications and SaaS products, primarily in startup and scale-up environments. I have a strong Node.js and TypeScript background and own end-to-end systems: architecture, implementation, deployment, and long-term maintenance.

I thrive at parachuting into existing codebases, unblocking teams, and delivering under real constraints rather than pursuing greenfield ideals. I enjoy implementing systems that improve developer experience, writing technical articles, and learning new programming paradigms and patterns. Personal motto: ‘I just like to build things.’

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Work Experience

Freelance Web Developer at Upwork
January 1, 2021 - Present
Designed and implemented full-stack web applications and SaaS platforms using React, Node.js, Next.js, Nest.js, Laravel, PostgreSQL, Firebase, and cloud infrastructure. Served as lead architect and technical lead, defining system architecture, tech stack, deployment pipelines, and coding standards. Implemented post-launch integrations multiple times. Led small teams, mentoring developers and coordinating end-to-end project delivery. Built complex creator platforms using Stripe Connect. Managed project lifecycles from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance, ensuring high-quality solutions delivered on time. Created platforms serving thousands of active users, optimizing performance, scalability, and maintainability. Quickly adopted new frameworks, APIs, and tools to meet client needs and tight deadlines.
Lead Engineer at Prep Sheets
January 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Created a hybrid full-stack mobile application using Angular, Capacitor, and Firebase for workers in the cosmetics industry. Implemented a creator platform using Stripe Connect.
Lead Engineer at Glamure Cosmetics
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Created a hybrid full-stack mobile application using Angular, Capacitor, and Firebase for workers in the cosmetics industry. Full end-to-end ownership of the product. Implemented a creator platform using Stripe Connect. Built a custom online booking feature.
VR & SaaS Developer at Engage XR
October 1, 2018 - December 1, 2019
Developed VR servers and SaaS interfaces, transitioning from game development to web technologies. Learned full-stack web development rapidly, contributing to internal and client-facing projects. Received training in Test Driven Development and SCRUM/Agile processes.

Education

BSc. Video Game Development at Carlow IT
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

Google Android Associate Certification
January 1, 2017 - February 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services