Mikael Santos
Full-Stack Developer
Los Angeles, CA

Elevate Your Online Presence with Innovative Web Solutions

Modern full-stack web development solutions, specializing in Next.js, integrated cloud services, and crafting exceptional user experiences.

A seasoned full-stack developer offering comprehensive web development solutions. Focused on delivering innovative digital experiences, I specialize in tailoring applications to leverage Next.js and headless services, while also providing expertise in traditional CMS platforms.

Services

Next.JS 14 Development

Leveraging the modern React methods of Next.js 14 to build high-performance, scalable, and SEO-friendly web applications. Our expertise unlocks new approaches with App Router, Server Actions, Server Components, etc. to improve performance and create exceptional user experiences.

App Router: Build robust and scalable routing solutions for complex applications.
Server Actions: Optimize application performance and security by handling data fetching and processing on the server, for form submissions, data mutations, and authentication.
Server Components: Optimize performance and SEO through server-side rendering and data fetching.
Client Components: Create interactive user interfaces while maintaining optimal performance.
Image Optimization: Deliver high-quality images with improved performance using Next.js Image Optimization.
Data Fetching: Efficiently fetch and manage data with built-in data fetching methods.

Front-End Development

Creating exceptional user experiences with modern design and development techniques. My expertise spans a wide range of technologies and best practices to deliver cutting-edge front-end solutions.

Templating: Custom templates for various CMS platforms (WordPress, Drupal, etc.), e-commerce platforms (Shopify), and frameworks, ensuring a unique and consistent brand identity.
React, Gatsby, Next.js Development: High-performance, SEO-optimized web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks, leveraging their respective strengths for different project requirements.
Responsive Mobile-First Approach: Websites that adapt seamlessly to different screen sizes, prioritizing mobile devices for optimal user experience.
Modern CSS Techniques: Advanced CSS features like Flexbox, Grid, Animations, and CSS-in-JS / CSS Modules to craft visually appealing and responsive layouts.
CSS Preprocessors: CSS efficiency and maintainability through the use of Sass or Less for complex stylesheets.
CSS Frameworks: Popular CSS frameworks like Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS for rapid development and consistent styling.
GraphQL and RESTful API Integration: Efficiently fetch and manage data through GraphQL or RESTful APIs to enhance user experience and application performance.
SEO Optimization: Best practices for on-page SEO, technical SEO, and content optimization to improve search engine visibility.

Back-End Development

Specializing in building robust and scalable backend systems. With a focus on performance and security, delivering reliable solutions to power your applications.

API Development: Design and implement robust APIs using RESTful or GraphQL architectures to power web and mobile applications.
Modern Development Practices: Employ CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and other DevOps tools for efficient development and deployment.
User Authentication and Authorization: Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms to protect sensitive data.
Server-Side Programming: Utilize Node.js, PHP, Python, or other languages to build scalable and reliable backend systems.
Database Management: Select and optimize appropriate databases (SQL or NoSQL) for efficient data storage and retrieval.
Third-Party Integrations: Integrate with various third-party services and APIs to enhance application functionality.

Platform and CMS Migrations

Seamlessly transition your digital presence to new platforms or CMS environments. We handle complex migrations, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity. Our expertise includes:

CMS Migrations: Migrating between different CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress to Drupal, Joomla to Shopify) to optimize performance, security, or functionality.
Platform Migrations: Transitioning from traditional CMS to headless or JAMstack architectures for improved scalability, performance, and flexibility.
Major Version Upgrades: Upgrading CMS or framework versions to access new features, enhance security, and improve user experience.

Mikael SantosFull-Stack DeveloperLos Angeles, CA