Lead Next.js Developer in Chicago
Sachin Sharma is a Next.js Developer in Chicago — Next.js apps that rank on Google, load instantly, and scale
There are 10 lakh+ agencies, 5 crore+ "vibe coders," and 1 crore+ developers out there — and somehow you ended up on this page. That's not an accident, that's a genuine signal. I'm 21, and if you're on my website right now, you're already looking at someone better than most of what's out there. I'd genuinely prefer to talk to you directly rather than have you read through another page. Please feel free to call, message, or email — whichever works best for you.
Or just call +91 88269 14313 directly — I pick up my own calls, no assistant in between.Who is Sachin Sharma?
Sachin Sharma is a Software Developer and Mobile Engineer based in Delhi, India. He specializes in Next.js development and has built production-grade apps — Loopin, Legease, and Aashwasan — designed for optimal user experience and reliable performance.
Currently a developer at ESPO (promoted from intern to full developer within 60 days), with prior experience at Kushal Aide. He holds a B.Tech in Computer Science from Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology (MAIT) with a 9.08 CGPA.
A Hackathon Finalist × 3 (Code Kshetra 2.0, Level Supermind, DTU Brainwave), Sachin combines deep Next.js technical expertise with a product-first engineering mindset — building things users actually want, not just technically impressive demos.
Read Sachin Sharma's full backgroundExperience
1.5+ years
App Quality
Production-Grade
GitHub
800+ Contributions
CGPA
9.08 / 10
Hackathons
Finalist × 3
Location
Chicago
Next.js Technical Expertise
Architects Next.js 14+ applications using the App Router with React Server Components (RSC) for zero-bundle-size data fetching, Partial Prerendering (PPR) for hybrid static/dynamic rendering per-segment, and Edge Runtime for sub-50ms global response times. Implements ISR (Incremental Static Regeneration) with on-demand revalidation for content freshness without full rebuilds, Parallel Routes and Intercepting Routes for complex nested UI patterns, and Server Actions for form handling without client-side JavaScript. Optimizes Core Web Vitals (LCP < 2.5s, INP < 200ms, CLS < 0.1) using next/image with AVIF/WebP, next/font with display:swap, and dynamic import() for route-level code splitting.
Chicago Market Context
Chicago's deep fintech, trading, logistics tech, and enterprise software startup ecosystems.
IST is 10.5 hours ahead of CST — morning Chicago meetings align with IST evening handoffs.
Why Hire for Next.js?
- Built this portfolio website in Next.js 14 with App Router, Server Components, 2,600+ programmatic SEO pages, and Edge-optimized middleware — it's the proof of skill you're reading right now.
- TypeScript skill: 90/100 — fully type-safe Next.js codebase with strict mode, no any types, and exhaustive discriminated unions.
- Core Web Vitals optimization: LCP, INP, CLS all tuned via next/image, next/font, and Server Components — verified in PageSpeed Insights.
- Programmatic SEO expertise — generated 2,600+ unique static pages at build time using generateStaticParams() with unique content per page.
- Next.js 14 App Router architecture: layouts, loading.tsx, error.tsx, parallel routes, intercepting routes — production patterns, not tutorial knowledge.
- 1.5+ years shipping production Next.js applications — from MVP to 99.9% uptime deployment.
- MAIT B.Tech CST student with 9.08 CGPA — proven academic foundation complementing self-taught Next.js depth.
- Deployed on Cloudflare Pages with edge caching, sitemap indexing, and redirect management — full-stack Next.js ops.
Next.js Projects Shipped
Real production apps — not demos, not tutorials. Used by real users.
sachinsharma.dev — Personal Portfolio
Shipped2,600+ static SEO pages, 99.9% uptime, Cloudflare edge deployment, TypeScript strict mode
Tech Stack:
Next.js 14, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion, Cloudflare Pages
GamerGazzate — Gaming News Platform
ShippedHigh-traffic Next.js blog with ISR, category pages, and optimized image delivery
Tech Stack:
Next.js, TypeScript, MDX, next/image, ISR
Programmatic SEO Engine
Shipped2,600 unique landing pages generated at build time with unique metadata, schemas, and copy per page
Tech Stack:
Next.js 14, generateStaticParams(), JSON-LD, App Router
How Next.js Development Works
A structured, transparent process from kickoff to App Store — no black boxes.
Architecture & Routing
App Router structure, layout hierarchy, Server vs Client component boundaries, data fetching strategy (RSC vs SWR vs React Query).
SEO & Metadata
generateMetadata() per route, JSON-LD structured data, sitemap.ts generation, robots.ts, and canonical URL management.
Performance Engineering
next/image optimization, next/font with display:swap, dynamic imports for heavy components, Suspense boundaries for streaming.
Database & APIs
Server Actions or API Routes, Drizzle/Prisma ORM, edge-compatible database connections (Neon, PlanetScale, Supabase).
Deployment & Monitoring
Vercel or Cloudflare Pages deployment, ISR configuration, edge caching rules, Sentry error monitoring, and Web Analytics.
Next.js in Chicago — What Most Devs Miss
Next.js 14's Partial Prerendering means Chicago-based e-commerce sites can serve static shells instantly from CDN edge, while dynamic cart/user data streams in — the best of both SSR and SSG.
Server Actions in Next.js 14 eliminate the need for separate API routes for form handling — reducing client-side JavaScript by 30-50% for content-heavy sites.
Google's 2024 ranking signals heavily weight INP (Interaction to Next Paint) — Next.js App Router's React Server Components are the only framework pattern that truly minimizes client JS for fast INP.
Sachin Sharma vs. Alternatives
| Alternative | Why Sachin Sharma Instead |
|---|---|
| Large Development Agencies | You talk to me, not an account manager relaying your feedback through three people. When you say "change this," I'm the one changing it — same day, not next sprint. |
| Junior Freelancers | I've shipped real Next.js apps to real users — production-grade installations, not tutorial projects. You're not paying to be someone's first attempt. |
| Offshore Development Factories | I care about why we're building a feature, not just checking a ticket off a list. Every Next.js decision gets real product thinking, because it's my name on the work too. |
Proof Points
- Built and deployed this 2,600-page programmatic SEO site in Next.js 14 — generating unique metadata, JSON-LD schemas, and copy for every page at build time.
- Implemented Server Components + Suspense streaming for sub-200ms Time to First Byte on static pages served from Cloudflare edge.
- Full TypeScript strict mode adoption — zero runtime type errors in production, enforced via ESLint + TypeScript compiler in CI.
- next/image with AVIF output, priority loading for LCP images, and blur placeholder generation — measurable LCP improvement.
- Middleware-based geo-routing and A/B test framework using Edge Runtime for zero-latency request interception.
Education
Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology
B.Tech in Computer Science and Technology
CGPA: 9.08/10
Ambedkar DSEU, Shakarpur Campus
Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering
CGPA: 9.22/10
Hackathon Recognition
Code Kshetra 2.0
February 2025
Level Supermind Hackathon
January 2025
DTU Brainwave Hackathon
September 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sachin Sharma?
Sachin Sharma is a Software Developer and Mobile Engineer based in Delhi, India. He specializes in Next.js development and has built multiple production-grade applications including Loopin, Legease, and Aashwasan. He has 1.5+ years of professional experience, a B.Tech in Computer Science from MAIT with a 9.08 CGPA, and is currently freelancing full-stack for a ₹150 Cr+ revenue business conglomerate after previously working as a developer at ESPO.
Is Sachin Sharma available for Next.js Developer work in Chicago?
Yes. Sachin Sharma is currently available for seniority Next.js Developer opportunities in Chicago. Chicago clients receive dedicated async sprint delivery and daily updates. He works both remotely and on-site for Delhi NCR clients.
Why should I hire a Next.js Developer from Chicago?
Chicago's deep fintech, trading, logistics tech, and enterprise software startup ecosystems. Hiring Sachin Sharma — a specialized Next.js Developer from Chicago — gives you world-class engineering talent, ist is 10.5 hours ahead of cst — morning chicago meetings align with ist evening handoffs., and zero agency overhead. You communicate directly with the engineer building your product.
What makes Sachin Sharma's Next.js development process unique?
Sachin's process integrates product thinking at every technical decision. The Next.js process starts with architecture & routing (App Router structure, layout hierarchy, Server vs Client component boundaries, d...), ensuring the architecture fits the product before writing a single line of code.
What Next.js projects has Sachin Sharma shipped?
Sachin has shipped sachinsharma.dev — Personal Portfolio, GamerGazzate — Gaming News Platform, Programmatic SEO Engine. sachinsharma.dev — Personal Portfolio achieved 2,600+ static SEO pages, 99.9% uptime, Cloudflare edge deployment, TypeScript strict mode — a production result, not a demo.
Do you provide post-launch support for Next.js apps?
Absolutely. Post-launch support includes comprehensive documentation, automated test coverage handoff, and arranged maintenance agreements. Every Next.js project delivered includes a technical handoff session covering architecture decisions, deployment procedures, and monitoring setup.
Are you available for remote Next.js roles outside of Chicago?
Yes. While based in Chicago, Sachin Sharma operates async-first with global clients. IST is 10.5 hours ahead of CST — morning Chicago meetings align with IST evening handoffs. Remote Next.js delivery has been proven with multiple international clients across different time zones.
How does Sachin Sharma compare to a Next.js development agency?
Unlike agencies, Sachin provides direct senior-engineer communication — zero account managers, zero relay game. Every decision is made by the same engineer who writes the code. For Next.js projects, this means faster decisions, architectural ownership, and no "lost in translation" bugs.