Brian W

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About Me

I'm Brian, a senior full-stack engineer and technical lead with 12+ years of experience building scalable SaaS platforms, AI-driven applications, and Web3 products. Based in Hong Kong, I specialize in React, Node.js, Next.js, TypeScript, Python, Web3, AI/ML, and AWS, and have led the development of complex systems used globally across fintech, edtech, crypto, and data intelligence.

I specialize in React, Node.js, Next.js, TypeScript, Python, Web3, AI/ML, and AWS, and have led the development of complex systems used globally across fintech, edtech, crypto, and data intelligence.

I've contributed to high-impact products such as DataHub, CardStack, OpenParachute, PumaPay, and more, frequently taking on CTO-level responsibilities driving architecture, engineering strategy, and end-to-end product execution.

As a remote-first professional, I bring extensive experience in distributed team collaboration, self-directed project management, and cross-timezone communication, provides excellent overlap with US West Coast and European business hours, enabling effective collaboration with global teams.

Technical Expertise

Frontend Development

Architected high-performance web applications using React, Next.js, Gatsby.js, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript. Led teams in implementing scalable component libraries and state management solutions.

JavaScript/TypeScript React/Next.js/Gatsby.js Angular Vue Redux/Context API Responsive Design Web Performance

Backend & Architecture

Designed and implemented scalable microservices and serverless architectures. Specialized in building high-availability APIs and distributed systems.

Node.js/Express Python/Django REST/GraphQL Microservices Serverless

Blockchain & Web3

Led development of decentralized applications and smart contracts, with deep expertise in Ethereum ecosystem and blockchain architecture.

Smart Contracts Ethereum/Solidity Web3.js/ethers.js DApp Development DeFi Protocols

Cloud & DevOps

Architected and deployed cloud-native applications with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and container orchestration.

AWS/GCP/Azure
Docker/Kubernetes
Terraform
CI/CD Pipelines
Site Reliability

Contact or Hire

I'm open to any offers. If you have any interest of working with me, please contact me over LinkedIn, Guru, Or you can drop a message. I will be more than happy to serve you.