alopes
Re:Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (September 2025)
on Monday September 01, 2025 @12:26PM (#45094083)
SEEKING WORK | REMOTE | UK
Location: London, UK
Remote: Yes
Willing to relocate: No
Technologies: TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, GraphQL, AWS Lambda, CloudFront, Vercel, Cloudflare Workers, Contentful, Sanity, Tailwind CSS, Storybook, Turborepo, Vitest, Playwright, Azure DevOps, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, OpenAI, Anthropic, RAG, Agents
Résumé/CV: GitHub profile below, full CV on request
Email: [email protected]
GitHub: https://github.com/alopes
Full stack engineer focused on rapid prototyping and MVP delivery. I lead architecture and delivery for AI powered web platforms, integrate modern LLM APIs into React and Node, and ship production systems on serverless and edge infra. Recent work includes replatforming a FTSE 100 with a Next.js 15 stack and headless CMS, plus turning an AI video product from MVP into production with CI and testing. I improve developer experience with monorepos, automated quality gates, and strong observability. Happy to own greenfield builds or unblock gnarly legacy systems.
Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (September 2025)
on Monday September 01, 2025 @12:25PM (#45094077)
Location: London, UK
Remote: Yes
Willing to relocate: No
Technologies: TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, GraphQL, AWS Lambda, CloudFront, Vercel, Cloudflare Workers, Contentful, Sanity, Tailwind CSS, Storybook, Turborepo, Vitest, Playwright, Azure DevOps, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, OpenAI, Anthropic, RAG, Agents
Résumé/CV: GitHub profile below, full CV on request
Email: [email protected]
GitHub: https://github.com/alopes
Full stack engineer focused on rapid prototyping and MVP delivery. I lead architecture and delivery for AI powered web platforms, integrate modern LLM APIs into React and Node, and ship production systems on serverless and edge infra. Recent work includes replatforming a FTSE 100 with a Next.js 15 stack and headless CMS, plus turning an AI video product from MVP into production with CI and testing. I improve developer experience with monorepos, automated quality gates, and strong observability. Happy to own greenfield builds or unblock gnarly legacy systems.
Re:Fastmail Inbox UI Broken
on Thursday August 07, 2025 @09:19AM (#44824125)
Apparently all systems are operational...
Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (March 2025)
on Monday March 03, 2025 @03:19PM (#43246184)
Location: London, UK
Remote: Yes
Willing to relocate: No
Technologies: TypeScript, React, NextJS, Node.js, AWS Lambda, Cloudflare Workers, OpenAI, Anthropic, LLaMA, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, Firebase, Vercel, Sanity CMS, Jest, Cypress, Storybook
Résumé/CV: https://github.com/alopes
Email: antonio (at) alopes (dot) co (dot) uk
Full-stack developer specialising in AI integrations and MVP development. Expert at rapidly translating complex requirements into functional, production-ready applications with modern AI technologies (OpenAI, Anthropic, LLaMA) across the entire stack. Recently transformed an MVP into a production-ready AI platform for digital legacy preservation, integrating Tavus and Eleven Labs for interactive video/audio experiences. Built serverless data pipelines that standardise unstructured data at scale using AI.
Previous experience includes work for UK Cabinet Office and multiple high-profile companies. Strong expertise in React ecosystem, serverless architectures, and cloud-native solutions with a focus on performance optimisation and accessibility.
Re:Engine Sound Simulator
on Wednesday July 03, 2024 @12:11PM (#40867365)
This is really good!
TxStreet - A cool blockchain visualizer
Prisma laying off 28% staff
Starlink successfully hacked using $25 modchip
Re:Ask HN: Is Apple down?
on Monday March 21, 2022 @01:14PM (#30756825)
Had a few issues with the App Store with OS 12.3
Re:Google Chrome U2F API decommission: What the change means
on Saturday February 05, 2022 @03:52PM (#30225858)
As a YubiKey user, is this something I need to worry about?
Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (February 2022)
on Tuesday February 01, 2022 @11:46AM (#30165227)
Location: London, UK
Remote: Yes
Willing to relocate: No
Technologies: TypeScript, Javascript, Node.js, React/Redux, Docker, AWS services, UI/UX
Résumé/CV: Please email
Email: antonio[at]wdlog[dot]com
Vast experience designing white label solutions.
Looking to join a fast-growing team. I've been a TL, manager, and individual contributor. Recruiters are welcomed. Email for LinkedIn.
Re:What would be your choice for setting up a new SaaS project for 2022?
on Sunday December 12, 2021 @12:56PM (#29531805)
Came here to say exactly the same. Just needs some typescript into the mix.
Re:The 5-Hour CDN
on Tuesday August 03, 2021 @04:26PM (#28053718)
I've used them in the past. All I can say is that the support was (and probably still is) fantastic.
Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (April 2021)
on Thursday April 01, 2021 @12:44PM (#26662885)
STech | Frontend developers mid/seniors (full-time) | London (UK), Remote or Onsite
We are currently hiring multiple frontend developers.
Tech stack - NextJS/Vercel/Kubernetes/Styled Components/Typescript/React/Graphql.
Re:Ask HN: Any Alt coins worth buying?
on Friday December 08, 2017 @10:49AM (#15879481)
Golem (GNT)
Re:Ask HN: Who's the DHH for Node.js?
on Thursday April 27, 2017 @04:46PM (#14214553)
David Heinemeier Hansson
Re:Woothemes.com Credit Card Leak
on Thursday May 08, 2014 @06:26PM (#7718104)
This explains why I had a fraudulent charge about 3 days ago...
Google brings Chrome apps to Android and iOS
Re:MTurk + Google News API = press
on Wednesday October 02, 2013 @12:14PM (#6483350)
Does MTurk work outside the US?
Does anyone know when Stripe will be in the UK?
Thanks.
Re:Will crowd dating be the next big thing?
on Tuesday November 20, 2012 @06:21PM (#4811913)
Looks like a good idea. I would definitely improve the website but I would see this working.
Re:The Heroku Hacker's Guide
on Tuesday September 11, 2012 @08:46AM (#4505090)
A+++ Would read again.
Re:Ask HN: What cool domain names do you have for sale?
on Wednesday September 05, 2012 @07:22AM (#4478849)
independent.fm
Re:Ask HN: Do you live w/o a car (outside the US)?
on Monday March 19, 2012 @09:06AM (#3723707)
No car. London
Re:Ask HN: Review my new Mac app TwistedPair. Promo codes inside.
on Wednesday January 11, 2012 @06:42PM (#3454255)
Used RE4LFNYAMPPX
Re:Anyone want some Spotify Invitations?
on Thursday July 14, 2011 @09:38AM (#2762942)
I have some:
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Re:Spotify launches in the US
on Thursday July 14, 2011 @09:30AM (#2762914)
Some invites:
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Re:Ask HN:Which websites and magzines you follow and read?
on Tuesday July 12, 2011 @08:35AM (#2754478)
Re:Joy of using linux
on Friday June 10, 2011 @06:45AM (#2640366)
as they say "Linux is only free if your time has no value".