I'm Anthony, a freelance software engineer who loves turning complex problems into clean, high-performance web and mobile apps. I enjoy collaborating with teams, shipping open-source contributions, and continuously learning new tools and techniques. My focus is on building scalable front-end and back-end systems with React/Next.js, TypeScript, and Node.js. Outside of code, I enjoy sharing knowledge through talks, exploring design systems, and staying curious about how technology can improve everyday experiences.

Anthony Herrera

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I'm Anthony, a freelance software engineer who loves turning complex problems into clean, high-performance web and mobile apps. I enjoy collaborating with teams, shipping open-source contributions, and continuously learning new tools and techniques. My focus is on building scalable front-end and back-end systems with React/Next.js, TypeScript, and Node.js. Outside of code, I enjoy sharing knowledge through talks, exploring design systems, and staying curious about how technology can improve everyday experiences.

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I’m Anthony, a freelance software engineer who loves turning complex problems into clean, high-performance web and mobile apps. I enjoy collaborating with teams, shipping open-source contributions, and continuously learning new tools and techniques.

My focus is on building scalable front-end and back-end systems with React/Next.js, TypeScript, and Node.js. Outside of code, I enjoy sharing knowledge through talks, exploring design systems, and staying curious about how technology can improve everyday experiences.

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Experience Level

Expert
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Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelancer Software Engineer at OverVue (Open Source) - OS Labs
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Implemented a full-stack design system, mobile-first responsive layouts with Tailwind, improved Lighthouse score, and optimized app performance; modularized code by reducing unused JavaScript and expanded automated tests.
Software Engineer at WeAre
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Contributed across Next.js-based projects, integrated TypeScript, and improved UI/UX delivery for open-source initiatives.
Software Engineer at The Nix
January 1, 2025 - Present
Current software engineer contributing to web and mobile tooling with React Native and TypeScript.
Freelance Software Engineer at OverVue (Open Source) – OS Labs
January 1, 2024 - Present
Migrated state management from Vuex to Pinia with full TypeScript integration, improving Lighthouse performance score from 35 to 49 and reducing main thread work by 1,500 ms. Reconfigured Electron and dependencies to enhance drag-and-drop features and loading performance. Expanded Jest tests and modernized the test suite; implemented cross-platform features and API surface coverage.

Education

Coursework: Calculus 2, Calculus 3, Intro to C++ at Fullerton College
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Coursework: Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1, Physics at Orange Coast College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Advanced Residency at Codesmith
January 1, 2024 - March 17, 2026
Coursework at Fullerton College
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Coursework at Orange Coast College
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

Codesmith Advanced Residency for Software Engineering
January 1, 2024 - March 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services