Fullstack Developer

Aaron
Staes

I design and build web applications that are fast, accessible, and genuinely enjoyable to use. Currently open to new opportunities.

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About me

I'm Aaron Staes, a fullstack developer based in Belgium with a passion for building elegant, high-performance web applications. I care deeply about the craft — clean code, thoughtful architecture, and interfaces that just feel right.

My stack spans both sides of the web: modern JavaScript frameworks on the front, robust APIs and databases on the back. I'm equally comfortable designing a pixel-perfect UI as I am optimising a query or wiring up a CI/CD pipeline.

Outside of work, I'm usually tinkering with side projects, reading about design systems, or exploring the intersection of good design and good engineering.

Technical skills

TypeScriptReactNode.jsNext.jsAstroPostgreSQLDockerTailwind CSSREST / GraphQLGitLinux
AS
5+
Years experience
30+
Projects shipped
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Experience

  1. Acme Corp
    Senior Fullstack Developer
    • Led frontend architecture migration from CRA to Next.js, improving build times by 60%
    • Designed and shipped a customer-facing dashboard used by 10 000+ active users
    • Mentored a team of 3 junior developers and established a code review culture
  2. Studio Delta
    Fullstack Developer
    • Built e-commerce platforms and custom CMS solutions for SME clients
    • Introduced Docker-based local dev environments, eliminating "works on my machine" issues
    • Delivered 12 client projects on time and within budget
  3. Freelance
    Web Developer
    • Designed and developed websites for local businesses and startups
    • Managed projects end-to-end — from requirements to deployment
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Selected work

Featured project
Project Alpha

A full-featured SaaS platform for managing team workflows and projects. Supports real-time collaboration via WebSockets and provides advanced analytics dashboards.

Next.jsTypeScript PostgreSQLRedisWebSockets
Live demo GitHub
DevTool CLI

A command-line tool for automating common development tasks. Speeds up project scaffolding and local environment setup.

Node.js ShellDocker
GitHub
Design System

A shared component library and design token system used across multiple internal products, built with Storybook.

React FigmaStorybook
Live demo GitHub
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Get in touch

Have a project in mind, or just want to say hello? I'm always open to interesting conversations and new opportunities. Fill in the form and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

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