Dean Blackwood
EXPERTISE
BIO
I'm a Full Stack Developer with 3+ years of experience building scalable web applications using NestJS, React, Next.js, and Node.js. I’ve led projects end-to-end, integrated services like Stripe and Firebase, and deployed on platforms like GCP and Vercel. I work well in fast-paced, remote environments and enjoy turning product ideas into reliable, production-ready solutions. I also have experience with blockchain, Web3Auth, and AI integrations.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Full Stack Engineer
Bamg Sports
March 2024 - March 2025
Designed and maintained back-end APIs and front-end systems using Node.js Go, Vue, and PHP, supporting both legacy PHP backends and newer architectures. Leveraged GCP services such as Cloud Storage, App Engine, and Cloud Run to optimise deployment and scalability.
Mid- Level Full Stack Engineer
Fantastec
June 2022 - February 2024
Developed backend APIs using NestJS, TypeScript, and GraphQL, optimising query performance by 30%. Conducted unit and end-to-end testing using Jest and TypeScript. Implemented CRUD operations for various endpoints, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
Platform Engineer
Flickto
November 2021 - May 2022
Developed a fully functional decentralised application, employing JavaScript, NodeJS, and ReactJS, bolstering user engagement and platform utility. Managed data storage solutions using SQL, MongoDB, and Python, ensuring data accuracy and availability. Integrated APIs to link front and back end securely, enhancing system coherence and security.
PORTFOLIO PROJECTS
Cardano Racers
Led end-to-end development of a blockchain-based gaming platform, mentoring 2 junior developers through code reviews, sprint planning, and Agile best practices. Architected and deployed a scalable full-stack system using React (Frontend), Express.JS (Backend), and Cardano blockchain integration, with Linux-based CLI tools for node interactions. Deployed app using Vercel (frontend) and Render (backend), while implementing CI/CD pipelines for seamless testing and production environments. Automated NFT metadata synchronisation via cron jobs & Linux shell scripting. Used smart contract development for in-game assets, leveraging Cardano’s Plutus platform, and conducted rigorous testing to ensure security and functionality.
View Project4/22/2023 -5/22/2025
Verified Backend Developer
3-5 years of experience
Preferred commitment: Full Time
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