Alan is available for hire

Alan Nguyen

Verified Expert in Engineering

Full-stack Developer

Location

Houston, TX, United States

Toptal Member Since

May 17, 2022

Alan has been building various web applications using several different web technologies since 2011. He has worked on projects from startups, mid-large scale applications, and existing projects. Currently, he's the director of a small agency specializing in building modern, scalable digital solutions for startups and enterprises.

Web Development Back-end Front-end Full-stack CSS GitHub Databases HTML5 React Node.js Docker API Documentation Serverless Data Visualization Apollo

Portfolio

ioForge LLC

Node.js, React, JavaScript, Docker, APIs, Agile Project Management, Netlify...

Squareball

JavaScript, Node.js, React, Docker, Netlify, Full-stack, PostgreSQL...

Movinga

PHP, JavaScript, HTML, MySQL, Vue, Full-stack, CSS, HTML5, Databases, Back-end...

Experience

JavaScript - 11 years APIs - 11 years Full-stack Development - 10 years MySQL - 10 years React - 6 years Solution Architecture - 5 years Node.js - 5 years Agile Project Management - 4 years

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Node.js, React, GraphQL, MySQL, Amazon Web Services (AWS)

The most amazing...

...product I've developed is called Dailyplaylists, which boasts 20 million submissions and a continuing monthly recurring revenue (MRR) growth of 15-20%.

Work Experience

Director and Lead Full-stack Engineer

2021 - PRESENT

ioForge LLC

Founded an agency business model to support numerous clients and their projects.
Recruited and led a distributed team of developers to deliver appropriate digital solutions.
Aided in product conception, design, and solution architecture alongside the client.
Directly interfaced with primary clients and leaders on their product vision and translated it into project requirements, budgets, and deliverables.
Developed and maintained numerous projects, throughout the entire stack, including front end, back end, and infrastructure.

Technologies: Node.js, React, JavaScript, Docker, APIs, Agile Project Management, Netlify, DigitalOcean, Full-stack Development, Solution Architecture, Product Development, Full-stack, PostgreSQL, Data Visualization, CSS, HTML5, Databases, Next.js, API Documentation, Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Leadership, Technical Leadership, Back-end, GitHub, Bluehost, Payment APIs, Telegram Bot API, MongoDB, Technical Architecture, Team Leadership, Shopify, Shopify API, CTO, TypeScript, Apollo, Third-party Integration, Third-party Management, Twilio, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Front-end, Redux, ECMAScript (ES6), WebGL, Web Development, Early-stage Startups, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Startups, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), CI/CD Pipelines, Serverless, Microservices, Unit Testing, Mobile

Lead Full-stack Developer

2018 - 2020

Squareball

Developed and maintained numerous platforms ranging from government organizations to startups across the entire stack.
Led a small team of developers to ensure process, quality, and documentation across the team.
Interfaced directly with clients to understand project requirements and translate them into an implementation strategy.
Created budget, estimations, and project scopes for leads and interest in new products.

Technologies: JavaScript, Node.js, React, Docker, Netlify, Full-stack, PostgreSQL, Data Visualization, CSS, HTML5, Databases, Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Leadership, Technical Leadership, Back-end, GitHub, Bluehost, Payment APIs, MongoDB, Technical Architecture, Team Leadership, Shopify, Shopify API, CTO, TypeScript, Apollo, Third-party Integration, Third-party Management, Twilio, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Front-end, Redux, Three.js, ECMAScript (ES6), Web Development, Early-stage Startups, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Startups, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), CI/CD Pipelines, Serverless, Microservices, Unit Testing, Mobile

Application Developer

2016 - 2018

Movinga

Developed and maintained a new billing infrastructure for the B2B relationships.
Built dynamic lead funnels for the company and partners.
Worked in a medium-sized team of 10-15 developers in an agile environment.

Technologies: PHP, JavaScript, HTML, MySQL, Vue, Full-stack, CSS, HTML5, Databases, Back-end, GitHub, Front-end, Web Development, Mobile

Application Developer

2014 - 2016

SpareFoot

Developed and maintained B2B software solutions, including billing, client management, and other internal tools.
Refactored a monolithic back end to an API-centric approach.
Witnessed and integrated into a fast-growing startup environment with over $50 million in funding.
Contributed to discussions and solution design within an experienced product team.

Technologies: PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, Full-stack, CSS, HTML5, Databases, Back-end, GitHub, Front-end, Web Development, Early-stage Startups, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Startups, Mobile

Developer

2011 - 2014

Self-employed

Built and maintained numerous apps for various clients within a team of freelance collectives like Cloudy Hills and Prelude Interactive.
Developed a handful of projects from conception like Wisga.com and Bookaband.com among a team of entrepreneurs.
Participated in team discussions and implementation strategy for projects and tasks.

Technologies: PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, Linux, Full-stack, CSS, Back-end, GitHub, Front-end, Web Development, Mobile

Experience

Daily Playlists

https://dailyplaylists.com

Daily Playlists connects artists to curators through submission tools and usage of the Spotify API. Boasting nearly $20 million in submissions, I was the primary developer to build and scale the application to its current state on a full-stack technical and product level.

International Labor Organization Data Finder

https://www.ilo.org/wesodata/

A Node.js and React-based application that visualizes world labor data to be used in international research and reports published by the UN.

I was in charge of maintaining and adding new functionality, data points, and features required by the International Labour Organization (ILO).

I was also in direct communication with ILO's team and served as the primary contact for development and discussions.

Sparefoot

https://sparefoot.com

SpareFoot is the largest marketplace for storage, making it easier to move and store your stuff. Our website lets you compare the most storage options nationwide and pick the best solution for your needs, whether it's traditional self-storage or full-service storage.

I worked on the B2B business logic side, including billing, account management, and internal tools for the business.

Skills

Languages

JavaScript, HTML, CSS, HTML5, GraphQL, TypeScript, ECMAScript (ES6), PHP

Libraries/APIs

Node.js, React, Telegram Bot API, Vue, Shopify API, Three.js, WebGL

Tools

GitHub, DataViz

Paradigms

Requirements Analysis, Agile Project Management, Microservices, Unit Testing

Platforms

Docker, Netlify, Bluehost, Shopify, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Mobile, DigitalOcean, Linux, Twilio

Storage

Databases, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB

Other

APIs, Full-stack Development, Full-stack, Architecture, Back-end, Technical Architecture, Team Leadership, Third-party Integration, Third-party Management, Front-end, Web Development, Early-stage Startups, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Startups, CI/CD Pipelines, Solution Architecture, Product Development, Data Visualization, API Documentation, Leadership, Technical Leadership, Payment APIs, CTO, Apollo, Serverless, SDMX, Algorithms, Complex Problem Solving

Frameworks

Next.js, Redux

Education

2009 - 2013

Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy and Computer Engineering

University Of Texas at Austin - Austin, TX, USA