About Max Mendes
I'm Max, a full-stack web developer based in Częstochowa, Poland. I build modern business websites, e-commerce stores, and AI-powered web applications for companies that need more than a basic template. My work focuses on clean, maintainable code, strong performance, and real-world usability.
I'm not a designer or a branding specialist. I don't create logos or visual identities from scratch. My role is technical: I write code and turn ideas into working products. I implement interfaces using proven UI patterns and component libraries like shadcn/ui and Tailwind CSS, with a strong focus on speed, SEO optimization, and scalability. I also integrate AI capabilities using OpenAI and Anthropic APIs—tools I've used in production to build features like smart content generation, automated workflows, and intelligent data processing.
My process is structured and practical. I start with research—understanding the business goal, competitors, and technical requirements. Then I create low-fidelity prototypes in Figma to map user flows and features. After that, I build production-ready code using React and Next.js, handle deployment, optimization, and iteration based on feedback.
My biggest project, FlowMate, is an AI-powered email management platform that handles multi-platform broadcasting and smart content generation. It took 300+ hours to build and taught me how to architect production SaaS applications with authentication, payments, AI integration, and real user data at scale.
I'm available for Polish businesses that need modern business websites or e-commerce stores, as well as UK and US companies looking for a full-stack developer. I'm fluent in English and work comfortably across time zones.
Tech Stack
Frontend
Backend
AI & APIs
Tools
Experience
Freelance Full-Stack Developer
·Self-Employed
2024 – Present
Based in Częstochowa, Poland, I moved into freelance development after a year of self-study in React, Next.js, and TypeScript. I build production web products—websites, SaaS, e-commerce—with code, not templates. FlowMate (my first full SaaS, 300+ hours) set how I approach client work: own the entire stack, ship real products.
IT Analyst
·Contract
2023 – Present
160 hours/month analyzing systems and translating business requirements into technical solutions. This role taught me how businesses actually use software—skills that directly feed my development work. It's a constant loop: understand constraints, build solutions that fit reality.
Support Technician
·Cognizant Technology Solutions
Jan 2021 – Dec 2022
Delivered technical support across multiple platforms and enterprise tools. Worked with ticketing systems and cloud environments—early exposure to how software runs in production.
Manager / Owner
·Multiple Businesses
2013 – 2020
Managed operations, staffing, and financial planning for multiple businesses. Built communication and problem-solving skills that directly translate to client work and project management.
Master in Management
·University of Lusíada
Education
Now you know enough to decide.
If working together makes sense for your project, reach out. If not, that's fine—I'd rather work with the right clients than all clients.
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