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Anthony Benitez

Lead Full-Stack Engineer

Hey! I'm a Full-Stack Engineer with 8+ years of experience building and scaling production applications. I specialize in React, Node.js, .NET Core, and C# – and I'm the builder behind SliverAI, a scalable automation platform that slashed manual workloads by 40%.

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Featured Project

SliverAI

Scalable API-Driven Task Automation Platform

Architected and built a production-grade automation platform that eliminated 40% of manual operational workflows across a cross-functional team of 8. SliverAI integrates with multiple REST APIs to intelligently orchestrate tasks, reducing per-operation overhead and reclaiming engineering time at scale.

40% Workload Cut
8 Team Members
REST API-Driven
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Node.js REST APIs Automation TypeScript CI/CD
sliverai-pipeline.js 
// SliverAI — Automated workflow pipeline
const SliverAI = require('./core');

const pipeline = new SliverAI.Pipeline({
  name: 'content-workflow',
  triggerOn: 'webhook',
  concurrency: 8,
});

pipeline.addStep('fetch', async (ctx) => {
  return await ctx.api.get(ctx.source);
});

pipeline.addStep('process', async (ctx) => {
  // Auto-transforms and routes output
  return ctx.transform(ctx.data);
});

await pipeline.run();
// Result: 40% fewer manual ops ✓

About

What I do and how I got here

Anthony Benitez

Lead Full-Stack Engineer

Professional headshot coming soon! Building great software first, photos second.

Who I Help & What I Deliver

I help startups and tech companies build scalable, high-performance applications — and I'm the engineer behind SliverAI, an automation platform that cuts operational overhead by 40%.

My superpower? Taking complex technical problems and turning them into clean, performant solutions that scale. I've spent 8+ years building production systems – from SliverAI's automation pipeline to real-time platforms handling 50,000+ monthly active users – with CI/CD automation that cut deployment times by 40%.

Fast & Scalable

I build systems that stay fast under load. 99.8% uptime, sub-100ms response times, and architectures that grow with your users.

Maintainable Code

Clean, documented code that your team can actually work with. No spaghetti code or "clever" tricks that break everything.

Proven Results

I've delivered 200+ projects with measurable impact: 30% boost in user engagement, 40% faster deployment cycles, and 99.8% uptime across production systems.

My background: Founded and scaled a technical consulting practice (Anthonab) delivering 200+ custom high-performance systems before transitioning into senior engineering roles. Those years running a full business – scoping, architecting, and delivering real client work – gave me the systems-thinking foundation that underpins how I build software today.

"Great code isn't just about making it work – it's about making it maintainable, scalable, and something the next developer won't curse you for writing."

Work Experience

Where I've built things

Lead Full-Stack Engineer

Fourth Era 2022 - 2026
  • Architected and launched 5+ full platform redesigns across responsive web properties, driving a 30% increase in user engagement and 20% improvement in core performance scores (LCP, CLS) by modernizing component architecture with React and semantic HTML5/CSS3
  • Engineered end-to-end CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows, cutting release cycle time by 40% and reducing production incidents by 25% across a portfolio of 10+ live applications
  • Scaled back-end infrastructure using C# and .NET Core, architecting RESTful APIs that sustained 99.9% uptime under peak load for 50,000+ monthly active users
  • Led a distributed team of 5 engineers across 3 product squads using Git-based workflows and Agile/Scrum, cutting code-review turnaround by 35% and accelerating sprint velocity

Application Developer

Solemn 2021 - 2022
  • Shipped production React and Node.js features for a 10,000+ user SaaS platform, reducing average page load time by 22% via component-level code splitting, memoization, and lazy loading
  • Built 4 custom Node.js automation tools integrated with Git webhooks, eliminating 40% of manual developer workflows and reclaiming ~15 engineering hours per week
  • Refactored legacy codebase and introduced CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions), reducing critical bug rate by 30% and accelerating release cadence from monthly to bi-weekly

Founder & Principal Systems Engineer

Anthonab 2017 - 2021
  • Founded and scaled an independent technical consulting practice, delivering 200+ custom high-performance systems (gaming and AI workloads) to clients with exacting specifications — achieving a 95%+ client satisfaction rate
  • Managed full project lifecycle across all 200+ engagements: scoping, architecture, build, integration, and delivery — developing the systems-thinking foundation that underpins current software engineering practice
  • Built internal tooling with Node.js and Git to automate client intake, configuration tracking, and operational workflows, reducing per-project overhead by 30%

Skills

Technologies I work with

Languages

JavaScript (ES6+), C#, C++, HTML5, CSS3, Lua

Frameworks

React, Node.js, .NET Core, Bootstrap

Databases

MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server

Tools & DevOps

Git, REST APIs, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Agile/Scrum

Complete Technical Skills Summary

Anthony Benitez - Lead Full-Stack Engineer

Location: New York, NY 10021, USA

Phone: +1 (917) 659-6584

Email: anthony.benitez0213@gmail.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-benitez-143573168/

GitHub: https://github.com/ImZendo

Years of Experience: 8+ years professional development experience

Availability: Available for immediate hire, full-time positions, freelance projects

Programming Languages

C#, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, C++, Python, Lua, HTML5, CSS3, SQL, Node.js, Modern JavaScript

Frontend Technologies

React, React Hooks, Bootstrap, Vue.js, Redux, Context API, HTML5, CSS3, SASS, Responsive Design, Mobile-First Design, CSS Grid, Flexbox, Tailwind CSS, Material-UI, Frontend Architecture, UI/UX Implementation, Cross-Browser Compatibility, Web Accessibility, Progressive Web Apps (PWA)

Backend Technologies

Node.js, .NET Core, Express.js, Flask, RESTful API Development, GraphQL, Microservices Architecture, Server-Side Rendering, API Design, Middleware Development, Authentication & Authorization, JWT, OAuth, Session Management, Webhook Integration, Real-time Systems, WebSocket, Socket.io

Database Systems

MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Redis, NoSQL, SQL, Database Design, Query Optimization, Data Modeling, Schema Design, Database Migration, ORM (Sequelize, Mongoose), Database Performance Tuning, ACID Compliance, Indexing Strategies

DevOps & Tools

Git, GitHub, GitLab, Version Control, Docker, Containerization, AWS (Amazon Web Services), Cloud Computing, CI/CD Pipelines, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Automation Tools, Linux, Ubuntu, Shell Scripting, Nginx, Apache, Server Configuration, Deployment Automation, REST APIs

Development Practices

Agile Methodology, Scrum, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Code Review, Clean Code, SOLID Principles, Design Patterns, MVC Architecture, Modular Development, Documentation, Technical Writing, API Documentation, Code Optimization, Performance Optimization, Debugging, Troubleshooting, Remote Team Workflows

Specialized Skills

Game Development, FiveM Development, Lua Scripting, Server Architecture, Real-time Multiplayer Systems, State Management, Performance Optimization, Scalability, Load Balancing, Caching Strategies, Security Best Practices, Data Protection, Exploit Prevention, Rate Limiting, Input Validation

Soft Skills

Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Team Collaboration, Clear Communication, Technical Communication, Self-Taught, Fast Learner, Adaptability, Time Management, Project Management, Client Communication, Requirements Gathering, Code Review, Mentoring, Remote Work, Independent Work

Key Achievements

  • Led development of responsive web platforms at Fourth Era (2022-2026), increasing user engagement by 30% and improving site performance by 20%
  • Managed end-to-end CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes, reducing deployment times by 40%
  • Delivered over 200 high-performance systems including custom PCs, gaming systems, and web applications
  • Built scalable back-end systems using C# and .NET Core with 99.8% uptime
  • Engineered custom automation tools reducing manual labor by 40% and significantly increasing team productivity
  • Developed open-source frameworks downloaded 2500+ times by developer community
  • Architected real-time systems handling 128+ concurrent users with sub-100ms response times

Project Types

Full-Stack Web Applications, Single Page Applications (SPA), Progressive Web Apps (PWA), RESTful APIs, Real-time Applications, Game Systems, Job Management Systems, Racing Engines, Authentication Systems, Database-Driven Applications, Content Management Systems, Admin Dashboards, User Interfaces, Interactive Frameworks, Plugin Development, Custom Scripts

Industries

Gaming, Web Development, Software Development, SaaS, Technology Startups, Entertainment, Enterprise Systems

Work Preferences

Full-Time Employment, Freelance Projects, Contract Work, Remote Work, On-Site (New York City), Hybrid Work, Immediate Start Available, Flexible Schedule, Startup Environment, Fast-Paced Environment

GitHub Activity & Open Source

See my consistent coding activity and open-source contributions

500+
Commits This Year
180+
Day Streak
25+
Public Repositories
100+
Stars Earned

Contribution Activity

My GitHub profile shows consistent daily coding activity. Click below to see my full contribution graph and repositories.

Anthony Benitez GitHub Statistics - Total Commits, Pull Requests, Issues, and Contributions
Anthony Benitez GitHub Contribution Streak - Daily Coding Activity and Consistency

Most Used Languages

Anthony Benitez Top Programming Languages - Lua, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python
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Check out my repositories, commit history, and contribution timeline

Key Achievements & Impact

Some stuff I'm proud of

6+

Open Source Projects

I've built and published multiple GitHub projects – from interaction frameworks to heist systems. All production-ready with documentation and active development

1000+

Active Users Supported

Built systems that handle 1000+ concurrent users without breaking a sweat. 99.9% uptime because nobody likes downtime (including me when I get woken up at 3am)

40% Performance Boost

Took some sluggish systems and made them 40% faster. Turns out optimizing database queries and algorithms actually makes a huge difference – who knew?

Open Source Contributor

Released some frameworks and tools that other devs actually use. Wrote docs too because I know how frustrating it is when there aren't any

Strong Success Rate

All my projects have launched successfully and clients were happy with the results. Not gonna lie, some were easier than others, but they all got done

Self-Taught & Always Learning

Taught myself to code and still learning new stuff constantly. Tech moves fast and I genuinely enjoy keeping up with it

Education

Academic background

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Computer Science

Bronx Community College
2020 - 2023

Focused on software development, algorithms, data structures, and database systems. Gained foundational knowledge in computer science principles while actively building real-world projects.

Featured Projects

Highlights from my portfolio — view all projects

FEATURED

🤖 SliverAI Automation Tool

Architected a scalable, API-driven task automation platform that reduced manual operational workload by 40% across a cross-functional team of 8. Built on Node.js with REST API integrations.

Node.js TypeScript REST APIs Automation CI/CD
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Tofu-Job System

A complete job management system I built for gaming servers. Players can get jobs, earn salaries, and there's real-time tracking for everything. Handles 5,000+ concurrent users with 99.8% uptime.

Lua Job System Database Integration
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Custom Speed Zone System

Engineered a real-time competitive platform with dynamic speed zones, live leaderboards, and admin tooling. Optimized the rendering pipeline to achieve sub-100ms response latency across all race conditions.

TypeScript Real-time Data Performance Optimization
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LIVE

Portfolio Website

Modern, responsive portfolio website built with vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Features smooth animations, mobile-first design, custom graffiti theme, and <1s load time.

HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript
You're Looking At It!

Interaction Core System FREE

Advanced interaction framework for FiveM servers with multiple interaction types, conditional logic, and performance optimization. 2,500+ downloads, actively used on 200+ servers.

Lua Framework API Design Free Download
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Zendo-Lockpick System FREE

Complete lockpicking job system with skill progression, rewards, and administrative controls. Includes database integration and anti-exploit protection. 1,800+ downloads, zero exploit reports.

Lua Job System MySQL Free Download
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🎬 AI Clip Generator

Automated video editing service that transforms long-form content into viral-ready vertical clips. Auto-generates captions, optimizes for TikTok/YouTube Shorts, 10x faster than manual editing.

AI/ML Video Processing Auto Captions Content Creation
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Want to See More?

Check out the full project list with detailed case studies and technical breakdowns.

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How I Work

Simple process, fair pricing, clear communication

1

Discuss & Plan

We talk about your needs, I scope the work, and you approve before we start.

2

Build & Update

I develop with regular updates and check-ins. You'll see progress, not silence.

3

Review & Revise

You test and provide feedback. I refine based on what you need.

4

Deliver & Support

Final delivery with documentation and post-launch support included.

Pricing Overview

Small Projects

Bug fixes, small features: $150 - $500

Medium Projects

Full features, integrations: $500 - $2,000

Large Projects

Complete applications: $2,000+

Rates depend on complexity. I'll provide a detailed quote after our initial discussion.

What You Can Expect

Fast Response

Within 24 hours, usually much faster

Clean Code

Well-documented and maintainable

On-Time Delivery

Projects delivered on schedule

Post-Launch Support

7-30 days included with every project

No Hidden Fees

Transparent pricing, no surprises

Revisions Included

Multiple rounds to get it right

Questions? Usually start within a week. Work with existing codebases. Flexible payment terms.

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Featured Case Study

Building a Job System for 5,000+ Concurrent Users

How I designed and developed the Tofu-Job System to handle real-time transactions without performance degradation

The Problem

The gaming server needed a comprehensive job management system that could handle simultaneous players without causing lag or data corruption.

Key Challenges:

  • Performance: Existing solutions caused 200ms+ delays when processing salary payments for 1000+ active players
  • Data Integrity: Race conditions led to duplicate payments and incorrect balance updates
  • Scalability: The system needed to handle 50K+ daily transactions without database bottlenecks
  • Real-time Updates: Players expected instant job changes and immediate salary deposits
  • Developer Experience: Previous systems had poor documentation and inflexible APIs

The Solution

I built a modular job system from scratch with performance and reliability as core principles.

Optimized Database Architecture

Implemented batched updates and connection pooling to reduce database queries by 70%. Used indexed columns and query optimization to cut response times from 200ms to under 20ms.

Transaction Safety

Added database transactions and mutex locks to prevent race conditions. Implemented idempotency checks to ensure payments couldn't be duplicated even under heavy load.

Smart Caching

Built an in-memory caching layer that reduced unnecessary database reads by 85%. Job data is cached per player with automatic invalidation on updates.

Clean API Design

Created an intuitive API with comprehensive documentation. Developers can add new jobs in under 5 minutes with clear examples and type hints.

Code Example: Job Assignment

-- Simple job assignment with automatic validation
JobSystem:AssignJob(playerId, 'police_officer', {
    salary = 5000,
    grade = 2,
    department = 'patrol'
})

-- System automatically handles:
-- - Database updates
-- - Cache invalidation  
-- - Real-time notification
-- - Salary scheduling
-- - Permission updates

The Results

The system has been running in production for 18+ months with impressive metrics and zero critical bugs.

5,000+
Active Users
↑ 300% from previous system
99.8%
Uptime
↑ From 94% uptime
85%
Faster Queries
20ms vs 200ms average
50K+
Daily Transactions
No performance degradation

Business Impact:

  • Server capacity increased from 1,500 to 5,000+ concurrent players
  • Reduced server operational costs by 30% through optimization
  • Zero critical bugs or data corruption incidents in 18 months
  • Developer onboarding time reduced from 2 days to 2 hours
  • System deployed on 10+ additional servers by other communities

Lessons Learned

Performance from the Start

Optimizing after the fact is 10x harder than building with performance in mind. Database indexing and caching strategies should be planned during architecture, not added later.

Test Under Load

What works with 100 users breaks with 1,000. Load testing revealed bottlenecks I never would have found in development. Now I stress test everything before launch.

Documentation is Development

Good docs aren't optional—they're part of the product. The time I spent on clear examples and API documentation saved hundreds of support hours.

Monitor Everything

Added detailed logging and metrics from day one. When issues arose, I could diagnose them in minutes instead of hours because I had visibility into system behavior.

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Why Choose Me

I'm a developer who understands both code and context — how technical systems shape player experience. I specialize in building modular, optimized Lua frameworks for immersive RP environments. My work focuses on performance, scalability, and creating tools that empower both developers and players. I take pride in solving complex problems, communicating clearly, and continuously learning to push my craft forward.

RP Systems Expert

I've spent years figuring out what makes roleplay mechanics tick. Built systems that keep players immersed with optimized performance and clean architecture.

NoPixel-style frameworks & optimization

Modular Architecture

I build frameworks that actually scale. Clean APIs, proper docs, and code that other developers don't hate working with.

Framework-first development

Performance Focused

Optimized code that doesn't choke when things get busy. I've learned the hard way where bottlenecks hide and how to fix them.

Built for 1000+ concurrent players

Player & Developer Experience

Tools that actually work out of the box. Clear docs because I know how annoying it is when there aren't any. Systems that make sense to everyone.

User-centric design

Security & Stability

No one likes exploits or crashes at 2am. I write defensive code and test the hell out of it before it goes live. Your players (and your sleep schedule) will thank you.

Production-hardened systems

Clear Communication

I can explain technical stuff without making your eyes glaze over. Good at breaking down complex problems and actually listening to what you need.

No technical jargon overload

Let's Work Together

Available for full-time roles and freelance projects. Based in NYC, open to remote work. I respond within 24 hours.

Location

New York City, USA

Response Time

Within 24 Hours

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