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adam henson

Staff-Level Software Engineer & Frontend Architect

Adam Henson

About

I'm a Staff-Level Software Engineer and Frontend Architect with nearly two decades of experience building high-impact digital products. My career has been shaped across a wide range of NYC-based companies — from fast-paced startups to established enterprises — where I've consistently delivered scalable, reliable solutions in complex environments.

Deeply collaborative by nature, I specialize in turning ambiguous ideas into clear technical direction. I lead system design efforts, document architectural decisions, and write production-grade code across the stack. With deep expertise in component-driven UI, I craft refined, performant interfaces using tools like React, Next.js, and Tailwind, while also bringing advanced backend and systems knowledge to the table.

I'm an enthusiastic advocate for AI-augmented development and believe in using modern tools to elevate both productivity and product quality. My core stack includes React, Next.js, Tailwind, TypeScript, Node.js, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, and GraphQL — technologies I've used to ship resilient systems at scale.

Recent Posts

Design Systems: The Secret Weapon AI Products Can't Ship Without

Design Systems: The Secret Weapon AI Products Can't Ship Without

November 24, 20258 min read

Design systems are no longer optional for modern software teams, especially those building AI-powered products. Learn why they're critical for speed, trust, and scalability.

Technical Debt Goes O(n²): Why AI Can't Replace Senior Engineers

Technical Debt Goes O(n²): Why AI Can't Replace Senior Engineers

November 20, 20256 min read

AI coding assistants create technical debt that compounds exponentially, not linearly. Why senior engineers remain irreplaceable in the age of AI automation.

When Your Brain Compiles Code Better Than Words

When Your Brain Compiles Code Better Than Words

November 17, 20255 min read

Technical interviews favor rapid verbal synthesis over deep systematic thinking. Learn why some engineers struggle with live coding interviews and discover practical strategies to bridge different cognitive styles.

Type Safety as a Contract: Building Bridges in Monorepos

Type Safety as a Contract: Building Bridges in Monorepos

November 11, 202510 min read

How TypeScript, Zod, Prisma, and GraphQL Codegen enable type sharing across frontend and backend in monorepos

OKLCH to the Rescue? Rethinking Color Systems for Modern UI Design

OKLCH to the Rescue? Rethinking Color Systems for Modern UI Design

November 9, 20255 min read

Why OKLCH is becoming essential for unified, maintainable, and accessible color systems in today's frontend stacks.