Connor Kerry

Hi there! I'm a Full Stack Engineer with a passion for exploring new frameworks and technologies that streamline and elevate the web development process. I'm always looking for smarter ways to build fast, scalable, and maintainable applications.
Connor Kerry
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Recent Projects

Below are some of the projects I've worked on recently — from full-stack platforms to solo-built SaaS products:

  • CoachCopilot – An all-in-one dashboard and AI assistant for online coaches. Uses a Pinecone vector database for embeddings with the OpenAI API.
  • VideoSync – A solo-built SaaS tool that automatically uploads Zoom recordings to Google Drive, YouTube, and Vimeo. Live on the Zoom App Marketplace. Built with Next.js, Supabase, OAuth2, and custom API integrations.
  • Rival X Platform – A competitive gaming platform with real-time tournaments, live scoring, and community tools. Built using React, Next.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, and a fully custom backend API architecture.
  • Spencer & Parker's Sleep Supply Co. – A custom-designed e-commerce site with a Shopify GraphQL backend. Built with Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and dynamic storefront logic using the Shopify Storefront API.
  • This Site – A fully custom portfolio site built with Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and Framer Motion, designed for performance, responsiveness, and minimal overhead.

My Tech Stack

My preferred stack blends flexibility, speed, and long-term maintainability. I typically reach for a variation of the MERN or SERN stack — built on modern JavaScript, strongly typed with TypeScript, and backed by reliable, scalable databases.

  • PostgreSQL | MySQL | MongoDB – for relational and document-based data models
  • Node.js – Express.js – TypeScript – for fast, modular backend APIs and microservices
  • React.js – Next.js – TypeScript – for performant, SEO-friendly frontends with full control over rendering and routing
  • Tailwind CSS | Styled Components – for flexible, responsive, and scalable UI styling
  • Redis – for caching, rate-limiting, and background task queues
  • GraphQL | REST APIs – depending on the complexity and interactivity of the data needs

Frontend Development

A cornerstone of my workflow is Next.js, which I use extensively for full-stack applications. Its hybrid approach to static and server-side rendering allows for optimized performance, fast time-to-interactive, and first-class developer ergonomics. Combined with API routes and file-based routing, it's ideal for building modern web apps that scale from MVP to production.

Backend Architecture

On the backend, I design and document APIs using tools like Swagger and Postman, and follow patterns like controller-service separation and dependency injection to keep things clean and testable. I've implemented OAuth2 flows, rate-limited public APIs, and handled everything from multi-tenant database design to email-based authentication and background job queues.

DevOps & Infrastructure

I also value infrastructure and deployment. I've worked with serverless platforms like Vercel and Supabase, as well as AWS (S3, EC2, Lambda) for more custom hosting needs. My CI/CD workflows typically use GitHub Actions or Vercel previews, allowing me to ship confidently and iterate quickly.

Overall, I enjoy selecting the right stack and architecture for the job — balancing developer velocity with long-term maintainability. Whether I'm building a SaaS tool, a live tournament platform, or a custom storefront, I care about creating software that's performant, intuitive, and reliable.