Hi, I'm Alec. I build web and mobile products for clients and for myself.
I'm a frontend-focused software engineer and independent product builder based between Hamburg and Hanoi. I work across the stack to take products from early decisions to launch and beyond.
About.
How I build
I'm a frontend-focused software engineer with 7 years of experience. I work across the stack and can take a product from an early idea to a dependable release, including frontend, backend, and deployment.
I build for clients and for myself. Running helllo.me and Koin keeps me close to product strategy, analytics, support, and the work that begins after launch.
My main tools are Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind, GraphQL, and Bun, alongside React Native. I choose tools based on the product, the team, and what will remain easy to maintain.
I bring a customer-focused mindset to technical decisions. That means asking what creates value, keeping scope under control, and caring about the details users notice.
Beyond coding
Outside of work, I live an active lifestyle and stay open to new experiences and perspectives.
Traveling plays a big role in my life. I enjoy exploring different cultures, foods, and landscapes, and seeing the bigger picture beyond my own bubble.
Sports are a constant in my routine: running, cycling, skateboarding, swimming, and going to the gym. They give me mental clarity and energy, helping me tackle tough challenges in both life and work.
Cooking is another creative outlet for me. I love experimenting with flavors from around the world.
Skills.
Product Development
Turning product ideas into focused, testable releases. I help define the right scope, build the first useful version, and improve it with real feedback.
Web Applications
Building responsive, accessible interfaces with React, Next.js, and TypeScript. The result is fast, maintainable, and polished where users notice it.
Mobile Applications
Creating cross-platform apps with React Native and Expo, from interaction design and offline behavior to store-ready builds and releases.
Backends & APIs
Designing APIs, data models, authentication, and integrations with TypeScript and Bun. I keep the architecture clear enough to evolve with the product.
Shipping & Operations
Setting up Docker, CI/CD, hosting, and monitoring so releases are repeatable and production systems remain stable without unnecessary complexity.
Technical Direction
Helping teams choose a practical stack, untangle architecture, and make sound tradeoffs. The goal is software that supports the business instead of slowing it down.
Contact.
Let's work together
Have a project in mind?
I'm actively looking for freelance projects and new clients. If you need help shaping, building, or improving a web or mobile product, tell me what you're working on.
Early ideas are welcome. You don't need a finished brief before getting in touch.