MARK O.

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Ongoing explorations, experiments, and deep dives into the technologies shaping the future of digital product engineering.

6 Research Areas
Artificial IntelligenceActive

AI-Assisted Frontend Engineering

Exploring how large language models can accelerate UI development, from automated accessibility audits to intelligent component generation and design-to-code pipelines.

LLMsReactAutomation
2025
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Web PerformanceActive

Performance Optimization Patterns in Next.js

Deep-dive into Server Components, streaming SSR, partial prerendering, and advanced caching strategies that reduce Time to Interactive by up to 60% in production apps.

Next.jsSSRCore Web Vitals
2025
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Design EngineeringPublished

Design Systems at Scale

Building token-driven, themeable component libraries that maintain visual consistency across 50+ screens while enabling rapid iteration for product teams.

TokensComponentsFigma
2024
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UX ResearchPublished

Micro-Animations & Perceived Performance

Investigating how strategic use of Framer Motion, GSAP, and CSS transitions can reduce perceived load times and increase user engagement by 35%.

Framer MotionGSAPUX
2024
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Systems DesignIn Progress

Real-Time Collaboration Architecture

Architectural patterns for building Google Docs-style real-time collaboration using CRDTs, WebSockets, and operational transforms in distributed systems.

WebSocketsCRDTsDistributed
2024
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Backend ArchitectureActive

Serverless API Design for SaaS

Patterns for building cost-efficient, auto-scaling APIs using serverless functions, edge computing, and managed databases for multi-tenant SaaS platforms.

ServerlessEdgeMulti-tenant
2025
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