Alex Black — Software Engineer

Engineering from core to interface.

I build systems from the core to the interface. Backend, frontend, data, infrastructure.

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Years of experience
30+
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Alex Black
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— Approach

One engineer across the whole stack, not a single layer.

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Backend & systems

Server logic, microservices, high-load systems, and low-level system programming.

  • Python
  • Node.js
  • C++
  • C#
  • .NET
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02

Frontend

Modern SPA and SSR apps with a focus on performance and motion.

  • React
  • TypeScript
  • Next.js
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03

Data

Relational and NoSQL stores, caching layers, and query optimization.

  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
  • Redis
  • MySQL
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04

API & infrastructure

API design, containerization, CI/CD, and day-to-day DevOps.

  • REST
  • GraphQL
  • Docker
  • Git
— Selected work

Things I have built

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High-load API service

Microservice architecture handling tens of thousands of requests per second. Query optimization, caching, horizontal scaling.

  • Python
  • PostgreSQL
  • REST
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Real-time system application

Low-level data processing with minimal latency. Multithreading, memory optimization, cross-platform builds.

  • C++
  • C#
  • Real-time
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Fullstack web platform

Full cycle from database design to deploy. Auth, real-time updates, responsive interface.

  • React
  • Node.js
  • MongoDB
— Case studies

Crafted experiences

Three end-to-end builds — brand, cinematic WebGL, and product. Hover a card to tilt it in space; click to open it.

— Projects

A world of projects

Thirty things I have built, mapped onto a globe. Drag to spin it, click any continent to read more.

— Contact

Have something to build?

I am open to new projects, collaborations, and interesting conversations. Drop me a line through any channel below.