# 👋 Hi, I'm Nicholas Mason

Junior Software Developer with a strong IT foundation and hands-on experience building full-stack web applications. I specialize in creating practical, real-world systems with clean architecture and scalable backend logic.

## 💻 Tech Stack

* **Frontend:** HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Next.js
* **Backend:** Node.js, API development, Prisma ORM
* **Databases:** PostgreSQL, MongoDB
* **Tools & Services:** Clerk (Auth), Mux (Video), UploadThing, Resend

## 🚀 Projects

* **KY Training Hub** – AML training platform with enrollment workflows, quiz-based progression, and admin dashboard
* **Caylance Marketplace** – Freelance marketplace with filtering, gig management, and PostgreSQL backend


## 📈 Currently Learning

* Advanced backend architecture
* System design & scalability
* Performance optimization