Hi, I’m Benjamin Brown, a Senior Full Stack Developer with 8+ years of experience building scalable web applications using Next.js and Django. I enjoy bridging elegant, high-performing frontends with robust Python-based backends. I’ve architected multi-tenant SaaS platforms, designed RESTful and GraphQL APIs, and led engineering teams from concept to production. I’m passionate about developer experience, clean architecture, and shipping products users love.…

Benjamin Brown

Hi, I’m Benjamin Brown, a Senior Full Stack Developer with 8+ years of experience building scalable web applications using Next.js and Django. I enjoy bridging elegant, high-performing frontends with robust Python-based backends. I’ve architected multi-tenant SaaS platforms, designed RESTful and GraphQL APIs, and led engineering teams from concept to production. I’m passionate about developer experience, clean architecture, and shipping products users love.…

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Hi, I’m Benjamin Brown, a Senior Full Stack Developer with 8+ years of experience building scalable web applications using Next.js and Django. I enjoy bridging elegant, high-performing frontends with robust Python-based backends.

I’ve architected multi-tenant SaaS platforms, designed RESTful and GraphQL APIs, and led engineering teams from concept to production. I’m passionate about developer experience, clean architecture, and shipping products users love.

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Skills

Experience Level

JavaScript
Expert
Python
Expert
React Native
Expert
Node.js
Expert
HTML5
Expert
Django
Expert
CSS
Expert
TypeScript
Expert
Docker
Expert
Express
Expert
AWS
Expert
PostgreSQL
Expert
GraphQL
Expert
SQL
Expert
MongoDB
Expert
Redis
Expert
Stripe
Expert
MySQL
Expert
Kubernetes
Expert
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Work Experience

Full Stack Developer at Eric Rounds Agency
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Collaborated closely with UX/UI designers to deliver intuitive, accessible, and pixel-perfect user interfaces; built interactive data visualizations using D3.js and Chart.js; identified and resolved performance bottlenecks through profiling and optimization techniques; designed and implemented scalable database schemas ensuring data integrity and efficient querying; integrated frontend applications with backend systems using RESTful APIs; optimized page load times through image optimization, asset minification, and caching strategies; deployed and scaled applications using AWS cloud infrastructure; integrated third-party services including payment gateways and external APIs; partnered with product managers to define project scope, milestones, and delivery timelines.
Full Stack Developer at Anagnostelou Creative Studio
February 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Developed and maintained full-stack web applications using React, Angular, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; built and consumed RESTful APIs for seamless frontend-backend communication; implemented responsive, mobile-first designs for cross-device compatibility; developed secure authentication and authorization systems using OAuth and JWT; applied Git-based version control workflows for team collaboration; improved performance through asset optimization, caching, and code refactoring; designed and deployed scalable applications using AWS services; created backend APIs using Node.js and Django; collaborated with UX designers and product managers to deliver user-centered solutions.
Full Stack Developer at HRichnetworks, LLC
January 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Built and maintained full-stack web applications using React, Angular, and modern JavaScript; developed RESTful APIs using Node.js and Django; implemented secure authentication systems using OAuth and JWT; enhanced application performance through image optimization, caching, and asset minification; supported scalable deployments using AWS infrastructure.
Senior Full Stack Developer at PixelStack Pte. Ltd.
February 1, 2021 - Present
Architected and led development of a B2B SaaS platform using Next.js 14 (App Router) and Django REST Framework, serving 150K+ users across Southeast Asia. Designed a multi-tenant PostgreSQL schema with row-level security, supporting 500+ organisations with complete data isolation. Built a real-time notification and event system using Django Channels and WebSockets, reducing user reliance on manual page refreshes by 90%. Implemented server-side rendering and static generation strategies in Next.js, improving Core Web Vitals scores by 55% and SEO rankings significantly. Integrated Stripe billing with subscription tiers, metered usage, and automated invoicing, driving a 35% uplift in paid conversions. Led and mentored a squad of 5 engineers, conducting weekly code reviews and establishing Python/Django best practices across the team.
Full Stack Developer at Meridian Digital
April 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Built and maintained customer portals and internal tools with Next.js frontend and Django backend for enterprise clients in finance and logistics. Developed a document processing pipeline using Celery and AWS Lambda, automating 80% of previously manual data entry workflows. Designed RESTful APIs with Django REST Framework and GraphQL endpoints using Strawberry, consumed by web and mobile clients. Reduced average API response time by 65% through PostgreSQL query optimisation, database indexing, and Redis caching strategies. Collaborated with UX designers to implement pixel-perfect, accessible Next.js interfaces with Tailwind CSS and Framer Motion animations.
Junior Full Stack Developer at ByteWorks Agency
July 1, 2016 - March 1, 2018
Delivered 10+ web applications for clients using Django and React/Next.js, covering e-commerce, booking systems, and content platforms. Built reusable Django template components and REST API endpoints, cutting average feature delivery time by 30%. Wrote comprehensive test suites with pytest and Jest, achieving 85%+ coverage and reducing production incidents by 50%. Managed deployments on AWS EC2 with Nginx and Gunicorn, configuring SSL, load balancing, and automated backups.

Education

Diploma at Temasek Polytechnic
April 1, 2015 - April 1, 2018
B.S. in Computer Science at Singapore Management University (SMU)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
AWS Certified Developer – Associate
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Django REST Framework Advanced – Udemy
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Next.js & React – The Complete Guide – Udemy
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
    paper AI SaaS Platform - OpenAI & Claude Integration with Custom ML Pipeline

    Designed and built an enterprise AI platform integrating multiple LLM providers, enabling businesses to deploy custom AI agents and automate complex workflows.

    Technical Implementation:

    • Architected Python/Django backend with async task processing
    • Integrated OpenAI GPT-4 & Anthropic Claude APIs with fallback logic
    • Built custom prompt engineering pipeline for domain-specific AI
    • Developed React dashboard with real-time streaming responses
    • Implemented vector database for RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation)
    • Deployed on Azure with Kubernetes orchestration & auto-scaling

    Tech Stack: Python, Django, React, TypeScript, OpenAI API, Claude AI, PostgreSQL, Azure, Docker, Machine Learning

    Impact: 70% reduction in manual tasks, 847K+ API calls/day, 500+ enterprise clients onboarded.

    paper Full Stack E-Commerce Platform - React & Node.js with Payment Integration

    Architected and developed a high-performance e-commerce platform from scratch, implementing scalable backend services and pixel-perfect frontend experiences.

    Technical Implementation:

    • Built RESTful API architecture with Node.js & Express.js
    • Developed React component library with reusable UI patterns
    • Integrated Stripe payment gateway with webhook handling
    • Implemented MongoDB database with optimized indexing
    • Set up Firebase authentication & real-time inventory sync
    • Deployed serverless functions on Vercel for edge performance

    Tech Stack: React.js, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, Firebase, Stripe API, Vercel, REST API, Tailwind CSS

    Impact: 35% conversion increase, sub-2s page loads, processing $150K+ monthly transactions securely.

    paper SaaS Analytics Platform - Real-Time Dashboard & Data Visualization

    Led end-to-end development of an enterprise-grade analytics platform, architecting scalable solutions for real-time business intelligence and data visualization.

    Technical Implementation:

    • Architected microservices backend with Node.js & GraphQL API
    • Built interactive dashboards using React & TypeScript
    • Designed PostgreSQL database schema optimized for analytics queries
    • Implemented real-time WebSocket connections for live data updates
    • Deployed CI/CD pipeline on AWS with Docker containerization

    Tech Stack: Next.js, TypeScript, React, Node.js, Express.js, PostgreSQL, AWS, GraphQL, Docker, Tailwind CSS

    Impact: Reduced data processing time by 60%, achieved 99.9% uptime, handling 1M+ daily API requests.

    paper Full Stack developer, AI Integration

    NeuroNation is a German cognitive training website and app available on Android and iOS, was offered in eight languages. We joined a distributed team to refactor the client’s microservice app. We eliminated code duplication, removed legacy code, and created shared packages. We also upgraded PayPal integration and added family-shared iTunes subscriptions.

    paper Full Stack Developer for an AI-Enhanced PHP Web App | React | AWS| AI

    I developed and integrated AI-driven features into a web application to enhance user experience and streamline QA workflows. The AI component handled automated testing scenarios, detected UI/logic issues, and suggested improvements in real-time. On the backend, I used PHP and Laravel to manage business logic, APIs, and data processing. On the frontend, I built responsive and interactive interfaces using React and TypeScript, ensuring smooth performance and usability across devices