Expertise in NextJS: A Journey of Performance and Scalability

With over 12 years of development experience, I’ve had the opportunity to dive deep into various technologies, and for the last two years, my focus has been on NextJS. As a staff engineer at Nerdwallet, I lead projects where NextJS is at the forefront, and I’ve gained hands-on experience in creating performant, scalable web applications that deliver great user experiences.

My Experience with NextJS

I’ve had the privilege of working with NextJS in various environments—both on Vercel and on self-hosted setups. One of the key aspects of my work has been balancing the benefits of serverless and dockerized environments. In particular, due to my passion for serverless technologies, I have also made use of Serverless OpenNext. This website is hosted using OpenNext.

In addition to practical implementation, I’ve written a few blog posts on NextJS performance, where I cover topics such as optimizing page loads, server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and the impact of different hosting solutions on application speed and reliability.

NextJS Hosting: Vercel and Self-Hosted Solutions

When it comes to NextJS hosting, I’ve worked with both Vercel (NextJS’ native hosting platform) and self-hosted setups. Vercel is an outstanding solution for most projects due to its built-in optimizations and global content delivery network (CDN), making it ideal for rapid deployments and seamless scaling.

I also have extensive experience with self-hosted NextJS applications, which offer more control and flexibility, especially in cases where custom infrastructure or specific deployment pipelines are required. In self-hosted scenarios, I’ve used both dockerized solutions and serverless approaches, tailoring the infrastructure to the needs of each project, while maintaining high performance and uptime.

Why Choose Me as a NextJS Consultant?

I am passionate about NextJS adoption, and I enjoy helping teams navigate its ecosystem, whether you’re migrating an existing application or starting a new project from scratch. If you’re looking to adopt NextJS or need guidance on how to choose between Vercel, self-hosting, or a hybrid model, I’m here to help.

With my experience, I can consult on:

Whether you need a NextJS consultant for project leadership or technical consultation on NextJS self-hosting, I can offer practical solutions tailored to your specific needs.

Feel free to reach out to discuss how I can assist with your NextJS journey!