# About Alex Cloudstar

I'm a full-stack developer who builds products that solve real problems. I care about simplicity, reliability, and shipping things that actually work in production.

## Background

I've spent 8+ years building for the web across the full stack. TypeScript, React, Node.js, Next.js, PostgreSQL, AWS. I've delivered production software for E.ON, ING, HCL Technologies, and Warner Bros.

I write straightforward code and choose boring, proven solutions over trendy ones. The goal is always software that works today and is easy to maintain a year from now.

## How I Work

- Honest, upfront communication. No surprises.
- Pragmatic decisions based on your timeline and budget.
- Ship early, iterate fast, avoid over-engineering.
- Code built for the long run, not just the demo.

## What I've Built

Beyond client work, I build and ship my own products. A few highlights:

- Multiple SaaS products shipped and iterated on – from AI tools to maker platforms
- [130+ blog posts](/content/blog/index.html) on development, startups, and the tech industry
- Reached **#1 on Product Hunt** with PH Wrapped
- Shipped production software used by real customers across Europe and North America

## Experience

I've worked with teams at scale and as a solo contractor. Some of the companies I've delivered for:

- **E.ON** – energy sector, enterprise-scale frontend and integrations
- **ING** – financial services, production React and TypeScript applications
- **Warner Bros.** – media platform development
- **HCL Technologies** – large-scale software delivery

Available for [freelance projects](/content/contact/index.html) and long-term contracts.

If you have a project in mind, I'd like to hear about it. [Get in touch](/content/contact/index.html).