Portrait photo of Nico
Taken in Nadi, Fiji - 2023

Hi, I'm Nico

Full-stack engineer at Inventive AI, where I build AI-powered platforms to automate sales workflows and streamline RFP responses. I specialize in React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Django, delivering performant knowledge systems and real-time collaboration tools.

My journey started in mechanical engineering before transitioning to software development. Iโ€™m passionate about creating AI-driven products, optimizing complex systems, and architecting scalable web applications. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, I love tackling technical challenges that push me to grow.

Outside of work, youโ€™ll find me hiking Bay Area trails, playing tennis and rugby, or diving into sci-fi and tech books.

Goals for 2025

Annual focus that shapes my projects and decisions

-> Work

Performance Optimization

Master React performance, TypeScript patterns, and advanced state management for robust, scalable apps

AI Integration

Build smarter products by integrating AI/ML APIs and enhancing user experiences with async workflows

Collaboration

Level up teamwork and communication with cross-functional teams to deliver product features from 0-to-1

Developer Velocity

Optimize workflows and codebases with better testing, CI/CD, and deployment strategies

-> Personal

Tennis

Improve consistency and advance NTRP ranking

Strength

Hit new targets: 130kg squat, 90kg bench, 55kg OHP

Body Composition

Reach sub 10% body fat for at least one milestone measurement

Life

Tracking my life data in real time

0 years, 0 months, 0 days, 0 hours

Next birthday

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Favorite activities

๐ŸŽพ Tennis, ๐Ÿ‘ Hockey, ๐Ÿง—โ€โ™‚๏ธ Rock Climbing, ๐ŸŠโ€โ™‚๏ธ Swimming, โ›ท๏ธ Skiing, โ™Ÿ๏ธ Chess, ๐Ÿ‹๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ Gym

Most Recent Travels

26 Dec: Bali, Indonesia ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ

21 Dec: Yasawa Islands, Fiji ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฏ

3 Dec: Auckland, New Zealand ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

Books I Enjoyed

A collection of books that have influenced my thinking

Cover of Rework

Rework

David Heinemeier Hansson & Jason Fried

Business

Cover of Deep Work

Deep Work

Cal Newport

Productivity

Cover of Ender's Game

Ender's Game

Orson Scott Card

Science Fiction

Cover of Zero to One

Zero to One

Peter Thiel

Business

Cover of The Complacent Class

The Complacent Class

Tyler Cowen

Economics

Cover of The Catcher in the Rye

The Catcher in the Rye

J. D. Salinger

Fiction

Cover of Sapiens

Sapiens

Yuval Noah Harari

History

Cover of The Magic of Reality

The Magic of Reality

Richard Dawkins

Science

Life Journey

A visual timeline of my professional and personal milestones