Hello, I'm Franklin. I'm a full-stack developer with 10 years of experience. I enjoy building sites & apps. My focus is React (Next.js).
About Me
I began programming in 2010, crafting fully custom websites using core web technologies (HTML/CSS/JS). After transitioning to full-time development in 2020, I expanded on this foundation by completing an intensive full-stack developer bootcamp, honing my expertise in modern frameworks and technologies. I enjoy crafting elegant solutions that leverage structured data, driven by a passion for systems thinking and tailoring approaches to address unique business challenges.
My core stack includes React, Next.js, Node.js, and PostgreSQL. I'm always eager to explore new technologies and stay at the forefront of the ever-evolving software landscape.
Some Projects
I’ve worked across a wide range of codebases over the years. Below is a small selection of projects I have permission to share. Some are legacy portfolio pieces that reflect earlier stages of my growth, while others are actively maintained, fully deployed software products.
HTX Shows
HTXshows is a freemium full-stack content platform events listings in Houston. NextAuth is integrated for user accounts binded to event listing data. Conditional checkout for featured listings is handled via the Stripe SDK and a webhook endpoint built into the Next API layer to handle to data conditions.
- Next.js
- Node.js
- Typescript
- NextAuth
- PostgreSQL
- Prisma
- Stripe SDK & Webhooks
- Cheerio
- Web Scrapers
- SEO
- SSR
Peak Values Consulting
Full stack marketing site built with NextJS, Tailwind and Sanity CMS with full SEO exports. My main focus here was a clean and consistent component architecture and proper demarcation of SSR and useClient boundaries. I worked with Peak Values to prescribe the exact data shapes required for actively managed content in the blog, services, team and industries silos. I also implemeted SSG and caching strategies for edge compatibility without sacrificing the loading & display of new data brought in from the Sanity CMS.
- NextJS
- Vercel
- Sanity
- Groq
- SEO
- SSR
- SSG
- Framer Motion
Deepwave.Live
This was an experiment in creating a stateful audio file player/management application that permitted file upload and CRUD operations on meta pertaining to the audio. I utilized a PostgreSQL database, and AWS S3 for file storage. I also created a custom authentication system to protect the front end via JWT method without the use of any auth package.
- React
- AWS
- SQL
- JWT Auth
Next Js Blog
A classic blog with Kinde authentication and server actions built using the NextJS framework.
- Next.js
- Prisma
- SQL
- Tailwind
- Kinde Auth
My skills
- CSS
- Express
- Framer Motion
- Git
- Go
- HTML
- JavaScript
- MongoDB
- Next.js
- Node.js
- ORM
- PHP
- PostgreSQL
- Python
- React
- Shopify
- Tailwind
- TypeScript
- Wordpress
My experience
Software Engineer at Peak Values Consulting
At Peak Values Consulting, I specialize in developing modern web applications with Next.js, delivering scalable, high-performance solutions tailored to client needs—including for the oil and gas industry. My work spans full-stack development, API integration, and CI/CD deployment to Vercel. I focus on building fast, responsive user interfaces, optimizing data-fetching strategies, and ensuring seamless communication between frontend and backend systems. I also contribute to system performance tuning, code quality, and applying best practices in modern web development.
2025Full Stack Developer at La Praim
Reviewed and optimized existing PHP systems and templates to improve simplicity and scalability by refactoring and debugging legacy code. Developed dynamic, data-driven user interfaces in PHP to replace static, hard-coded components, enhancing flexibility and maintainability. Managed custom PHP templates and logic for seamless integration with WordPress custom post types and their associated data models. Additionally, monitored server health and implemented backend solutions to ensure system stability and performance.
2024Senior Developer at Good Agency
Developed dynamic CRUD applications with React, Next.js, Node.js, and SQL, and built full-scope websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP. Created backend systems for automation and managed WordPress site development and maintenance. Developed responsive eCommerce sites with custom query systems, engaged in iOS app and SQL database maintenance, and handled DNS management for 60+ websites. Integrated conversion tracking with Google Analytics and coordinated a large-scale website migration to a new server.
2021 - 2024Completed Full Stack Certification
Gained expertise in modern frameworks like React and Node.js, built dynamic web applications, and learned RESTful API design. Developed skills in database management with MongoDB and Express.js, focusing on responsive design and user experience.
2020Freelance Front-End Developer
Developed custom websites for creative agencies and clients using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and WordPress. Collaborated with graphic designers to convert static mockups into interactive web pages and created custom CSS animations. Implemented site-map solutions and utilized Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere) for graphic elements. Managed email campaigns using Send Grid.
2010-2019Contact me
Please contact me directly at franklindambra@gmail.com or through this form.