Adam Herbert

Detail-oriented Full Stack Engineer and Educator dedicated to building high-quality products and nurturing tech talent. Focusing on React, React Native, AI, and sharing knowledge.

Gold Coast, Australia

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About

As a Full Stack Engineer and Educator, I specialise in taking products from concept to launch and mentoring the next generation of developers. I excel in leading teams, creating environments where individuals perform at their best, and teaching complex technical concepts. With extensive experience in startups and fast-paced environments, I thrive on rapid innovation and adaptability.

Work Experience

Leadership Success
Remote
Contract

Jun 2025 - Present

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Senior engineer building a new AI SAAS product, leading the architectural decisions using Next.js, PostgreSQL, Supabase and other modern technologies. Built a RAG system and implemented multitenancy architecture.

Food Scout
Remote
Contract

Jul 2024 - Mar 2025

Senior Full Stack Developer

Developed a feature-rich React Native and Next.js app for a social media startup, optimizing user experience and app performance.

General Assembly
Part-time
Contract

Oct 2023 - December 2024

Lead Instructor

Teaching the Software Engineering Bootcamp and short courses in React, Front-end Development, Python, and JavaScript. Providing comprehensive instruction on various aspects of software development.

Institute of Data
Part-time
Contract

Mar 2023 - Present

Lead Instructor

Teaching the Software Engineering Bootcamp, covering full-stack development with a focus on modern web technologies and best practices.

Harty
Remote
Contract

Sep 2023 - Jul 2024

Senior Full Stack Developer

Engineered a seamless React Native and Next.js app for a rapidly growing food delivery startup, enhancing user engagement and delivery efficiency.

ParkIQ (Secure Parking USA)
Remote

Nov 2022 - Mar 2024

Senior React Engineer → Frontend/Mobile Tech Lead

Led the Frontend team and delivered high-performance Next.js apps for major clients including Sydney Markets, Sydney Airport, and Meriton, driving significant improvements in client operations.

Strong Curves
CEO
Co-founder

July 2019 - Present

Full Stack Developer/Architect

Designed and built a scalable React Native and Next.js app for a prominent health and fitness personality, achieving a user base of over 10,000 users while maintaining high user retention and engagement.

Education

The University of New South Wales

2019 - 2022
Master of Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence)

The University of Melbourne

2009 - 2012
Bachelor's Degree in Commerce

Skills

JavaScript
TypeScript
React/Next.js/Remix/Astro
Node.js
GraphQL
AWS
Python
Go
SQL
TailwindCSS