Hi, I'm Paul, a senior full-stack developer with extensive experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js, Next.js, and Node.js. I specialize in creating scalable and high-performance web applications across both front-end and back-end environments. I thrive on developing user-focused solutions and leading agile teams to deliver quality software. I have a strong background working with Python frameworks like Django and Flask, relational and NoSQL databases, and cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. My passion lies in optimizing performance, integrating AI-driven tools, mentoring junior developers, and continuously evolving my skills in this fast-paced tech world.…

Paul Asher

Hi, I'm Paul, a senior full-stack developer with extensive experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js, Next.js, and Node.js. I specialize in creating scalable and high-performance web applications across both front-end and back-end environments. I thrive on developing user-focused solutions and leading agile teams to deliver quality software. I have a strong background working with Python frameworks like Django and Flask, relational and NoSQL databases, and cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. My passion lies in optimizing performance, integrating AI-driven tools, mentoring junior developers, and continuously evolving my skills in this fast-paced tech world.…

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Hi, I’m Paul, a senior full-stack developer with extensive experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js, Next.js, and Node.js. I specialize in creating scalable and high-performance web applications across both front-end and back-end environments. I thrive on developing user-focused solutions and leading agile teams to deliver quality software.

I have a strong background working with Python frameworks like Django and Flask, relational and NoSQL databases, and cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. My passion lies in optimizing performance, integrating AI-driven tools, mentoring junior developers, and continuously evolving my skills in this fast-paced tech world.

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Work Experience

Senior Fullstack Developer at Weightmans
February 1, 2024 - July 11, 2025
Led development and deployment of high-performance web applications using ReactJS and Next.js with optimized load times and seamless user experience. Spearheaded front-end architecture design with maintainable code and scalable components. Implemented pixel-perfect UIs with Material-UI and Tailwind CSS. Conducted regular code reviews and built reusable Redux actions, reducers, and React Context components for effective state management. Developed robust state machines with XState. Integrated RESTful and GraphQL APIs. Enhanced SEO and accessibility, boosting site discoverability by 40%. Built custom React hooks and utilities for code reusability. Optimized front-end performance with code-splitting, lazy-loading, and image optimization.
Senior fullstack developer at OpenSolar
February 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and implemented end-to-end web applications with JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, Python, Django, and Flask, resulting in highly responsive and scalable solutions. Optimized back-end performance through database indexing and caching strategies using Redis and Memcached, reducing load times by up to 40%. Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects leveraging Agile methodologies. Integrated AI-powered solar system design tools and AI-driven chatbot support system using OpenAI APIs. Mentored junior developers and developed data models with Prisma ORM for efficient database schema design. Built and integrated RESTful and GraphQL APIs. Enhanced user experience by implementing dynamic UI components with React and Svelte/SvelteKit. Refactored legacy codebases to reduce technical debt by 30%. Collaborated with DevOps teams to implement containerized microservices using Docker and Kubernetes. Conducted thorough testing using Jest and Cypress. Deployed applications to
Senior Fullstack Developer at Weightmans
February 1, 2024 - July 11, 2025
Led development and deployment of high-performance responsive web applications using ReactJS and Next.js for optimized load times and user experiences. Spearheaded front-end architecture design focusing on maintainability and scalability. Implemented pixel-perfect UIs with Material-UI and Tailwind CSS, conducted code reviews, built reusable Redux actions, reducers and React Context components. Built robust state machines with XState, integrated RESTful and GraphQL APIs, enhanced state management with Redux and Recoil. Collaborated with backend teams using Prisma for complex relational queries. Improved SEO and accessibility compliance resulting in a 40% boost in site discoverability and engagement. Created custom React hooks and utilities, optimized front-end performance with code-splitting and lazy-loading.
Senior fullstack developer at OpenSolar
February 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and implemented end-to-end web applications with JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, Python, Django, and Flask, resulting in highly responsive and scalable solutions. Optimized back-end performance through database indexing and caching strategies using Redis and Memcached, reducing load times by up to 40%. Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects, leveraging Agile methodologies. Integrated AI-powered solar system design tools and developed AI-driven chatbot support systems. Mentored junior developers, developed and maintained data models with Prisma ORM in PostgreSQL/MySQL, built and integrated RESTful and GraphQL APIs. Enhanced user experience by implementing dynamic UI components with React and Svelte/SvelteKit. Refactored legacy codebases, collaborated with DevOps teams on containerized microservices with Docker and Kubernetes, conducted testing with Jest and Cypress, and deployed applications on AWS and Azure to improve scalability and cost-efficiency.
Fullstack developer at Mando
April 30, 2021 - July 11, 2025
Designed and developed scalable, high-performance front-end applications using VueJS and Nuxt.js. Crafted visually appealing and accessible UIs using Vuetify following Material Design principles. Integrated APIs using Axios and collaborated with backend developers using Node.js and NestJS. Integrated Prisma ORM in TypeScript-based web applications for optimized performance. Managed data storage and retrieval with MongoDB and DynamoDB. Utilized AWS S3 for media management. Introduced automated testing with Jest and Cypress to improve code reliability. Enabled real-time data syncing with WebSocket support. Streamlined third-party integrations using Nuxt.js plugins.
Fullstack developer at Mando
April 30, 2021 - July 11, 2025
Designed and developed scalable front-end applications using VueJS and Nuxt.js delivering optimized and responsive UIs. Utilized Vuetify for accessible UIs, integrated complex APIs using Axios. Collaborated with backend developers using Node.js and NestJS, integrated Prisma ORM for optimized database queries, utilized MongoDB and DynamoDB for data storage. Managed media and assets with AWS S3, introduced automated testing with Jest and Cypress, integrated real-time data syncing with WebSocket, and used Nuxt.js plugins for third-party integrations.
Fullstack developer at Homelease
May 31, 2019 - July 11, 2025
Enhanced application performance by 30% through optimized React component structures and state management. Developed complex, data-driven UIs using Python and Django integrated with backend APIs. Integrated PyTorch-based machine learning models into frontend applications enabling predictive and personalized experiences. Built reusable component libraries with TypeScript. Created interactive dashboards with D3.js and Chart.js for data visualization. Streamlined frontend architecture using React Query for efficient data fetching and caching. Employed NumPy and SciPy for analytics and frontend data processing. Implemented SSR and SSG in Next.js for SEO and UX improvements.
Fullstack developer at Homelease
May 31, 2019 - July 11, 2025
Enhanced application performance by 30% through optimized React components and state management. Developed complex data-driven UIs using Python and Django, integrated with backend APIs. Integrated PyTorch machine learning models for predictive user experiences. Built reusable component libraries using TypeScript, utilized advanced data visualization libraries (D3.js, Chart.js), streamlined frontend architecture with React Query, employed NumPy and SciPy for analytics and data manipulation, created modular component-based React architecture. Implemented SSR and SSG in Next.js to improve SEO and UX.
Freelancer at Upwork
August 31, 2018 - July 11, 2025
Developed and maintained web applications using React, Vue.js, Angular. Implemented server-side logic with Node.js, Express and NestJS. Leveraged Ruby on Rails and Python Django for backend development. Created responsive layouts with Tailwind CSS and Bootstrap. Optimized database performance with MySQL and PostgreSQL. Designed and managed NoSQL databases like MongoDB and Firebase. Managed state with Recoil, Redux, and Vuex. Used Webpack and Vite for bundling and optimization. Implemented OAuth, JWT and Firebase Authentication. Deployed apps on AWS, DigitalOcean, and Heroku. Utilized Docker and linting tools ESLint and Prettier. Specialized in SSR and SPA paradigms. Created custom CLI tools with Node.js and Python.
Freelancer at Upwork
August 31, 2018 - July 11, 2025
Developed and maintained web applications using React, Vue.js, and Angular. Implemented server-side logic with Node.js, Express, and NestJS. Utilized Ruby on Rails and Python Django for backend development. Created responsive layouts with Tailwind CSS and Bootstrap. Optimized database performance with MySQL and PostgreSQL indexing. Managed NoSQL databases with MongoDB and Firebase. Implemented state management with Recoil, Redux, and Vuex. Used Webpack and Vite for bundling and asset optimization. Implemented authentication with OAuth, JWT, and Firebase Authentication. Deployed applications on AWS, DigitalOcean, and Heroku. Used Docker for containerized environments and applied SSR and SPA paradigms for optimized client experiences.

Education

Bachelors at University of Manchester
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
Bachelors at University of Manchester
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Energy & Utilities, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Computers & Electronics