About Me

Full-Stack Developer passionate about creating scalable, user-focused web applications


KT

Karl Tiama

Full-Stack Developer

Available for opportunities
Open to remote work

Key Metrics

500+
Monthly Blog Visitors
SEO-optimized content reaching developers globally
28+
Technical Articles Published
Covering React, Next.js, and modern web development
95+
Lighthouse Performance Score
Optimized applications with superior user experience
5+
External API Integrations
Including Strava, Mapbox, Supabase, and more

Professional Journey

I'm a software engineer focused on building systems that turn raw data into real-world applications. With a background in Computer Engineering and 4+ years of experience in web development, I approach problems with a strong emphasis on architecture, scalability, and long-term maintainability.

I don't just build interfaces. I design full-stack systems that handle data ingestion, transformation, and delivery at scale. Whether it's integrating secure OAuth workflows, building automated data pipelines, or developing real-time analytics platforms, I focus on how data moves through a system from end to end.

My work includes applications that process large volumes of API data, support complex data structures, and maintain high performance under real-world conditions. Projects like my fitness analytics platform and NBA data system reflect a shift from simple applications to production-style architecture and cloud-based workflows.

Alongside development, I write technical articles that break down complex engineering concepts into clear mental models. My writing reaches hundreds of developers each month and reflects how I think about systems, trade-offs, and building software that actually scales.

I'm especially interested in building backend-heavy, data-driven applications and continuously improving how systems perform in real-world environments.

Technical Skills

Frontend

React
Next.js
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
HTML5
CSS3

Backend

Node.js
Express
Supabase
PostgreSQL
REST APIs

Tools & DevOps

Git
GitHub
Docker
Vercel
CI/CD

Mobile

React Native
Expo

Other

Zustand
TanStack Query
MDX
OAuth

What I Bring to Teams

🚀 Full-Stack Expertise

End-to-end development from UI/UX to database design and API development

📊 Data-Driven Approach

Experience with API integrations, data visualization, and performance optimization

✍️ Communication Skills

Strong technical writing and documentation skills, proven through published articles

🔄 Continuous Learning

Staying current with modern web technologies and best practices

Beyond Coding

When I'm not coding, you'll find me running (training for marathons), exploring new hiking trails, or experimenting with the latest web technologies. I believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance and find that physical activities often lead to creative solutions for coding challenges.

Let's Work Together

I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities and innovative projects