Full-Stack Developer & Research Engineer
Building privacy-first web applications with measurable impact.
What I Do
I work with startups, charities, and organizations tackling complex technical challenges.
Privacy-First Applications
Secure platforms for sensitive data collection with zero tracking and complete anonymity by design.
Payment Integrations
Stripe and GoCardless integrations with automated Gift Aid collection and recurring donations.
Technical Audits
Performance optimization, security reviews, and research-driven technical strategy.
Selected Projects
Production applications with measurable impact. From charity platforms to privacy-first systems.
Buzzfoiler
High-performance product launch
Premium marketing site for an electric hydrofoil startup. Magazine-quality design meeting exceptional performance standards - 91/100 Lighthouse score with rich media and animations. Optimized image delivery, smooth scrolling animations, and mobile-first responsive design.
Impact: 91/100 Lighthouse score, <2s load time
Alexandra Millennium Green
Community platform with automated payments
Complete digital ecosystem for a London community garden: automated Gift Aid collection, GoCardless recurring donations, custom CMS, and anonymous feedback system. Built from scratch in 3 weeks. The Gift Aid automation alone increased eligible donations by 25%.
Impact: 25% increase in Gift Aid eligible donations, 100+ active users
About
I'm Adam Pitera, a full-stack developer and research engineer based in London. With an academic background spanning Oxford (MA Psychology), UCL (MSc Intelligent Systems), and Imperial College (PhD Research), I bring a rigorous, research-driven approach to building web applications.
I specialise in privacy-first systems and data-intensive applications - from anonymous evidence collection platforms to integrated payment systems for charities. Every project starts with understanding the real problem, then building the simplest solution that actually works.
Recent work includes GoCardless payment integrations, secure feedback systems, and high-performance marketing sites. I focus on measurable outcomes: more donations collected, faster page loads, better user experiences.
Learn More About My ApproachStack & Interests
Stack:
Next.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Supabase, Node.js
Interests:
Privacy engineering, real-time systems, data visualization
Let's Work Together
Currently accepting selective projects for Q4 2025. Whether you need a privacy-first platform built from scratch, complex payment integrations, or technical architecture guidance - let's discuss your requirements.
I particularly enjoy projects that make a genuine difference - whether that's helping a charity collect more donations or protecting sensitive user data.
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