About Me
Hi! I'm Nick, a backend developer with a growing interest in frontend development. I'm passionate about building reliable systems and sharing my journey through building in public.
Professional Journey
My career has taken me through various technologies and sectors:
- Started with Erlang and later Elixir, diving deep into functional programming
- Built serverless applications using TypeScript and React on AWS
- Worked in the public sector with Go and React
- Currently at a startup, working with Python, Django, and React
- Strong focus on Observability and SRE practices
Tech Stack
Languages
- Python
- Go
- TypeScript
- Elixir
Backend
- Django
- AWS
- Docker
- PostgreSQL
Frontend
- React
- CSS
- Tailwind
Beyond Code
When I'm not coding, you can find me:
- Playing piano (currently around grade 4)
- Playing Go/Baduk (somewhere between 15-10k)
- Building in public on Bluesky
- Gaming and exploring virtual worlds
- Reading fantasy books, especially LitRPG
Building in Public
I've been actively sharing my development journey on Bluesky. It's been a fantastic way to connect with other developers, get feedback on projects, and learn in public. Feel free to follow along and join the conversation!