Hey! My name is Carlos Aguilera.
"Any fool can make something complicated. It takes a genius to make it simple." - Somebody
Currently at Long Beach State University, I love all things in tech.
The Inked Network is a modern web application that enables tattoo enthusiasts to explore, connect with, and book artists through interactive portfolios, an AI-enhanced search experience, and a Tinder-style art swiper.
Live App: The Inked Network
- Built and scaled a full-stack Nuxt + Supabase application, integrating real-time chat, authentication, RLS-based security, and role-based access control.
- Optimized performance and UX with infinite pagination, DOM recycling techniques, LQIP placeholders, and CDN-based image transformations (ImageKit + S3).
- Delivered SEO-driven growth, implementing SSR, Open Graph/Twitter cards, and structured metadata, resulting in strong search visibility and engagement.
- Integrated critical services (Stripe subscriptions, Google Maps API with custom pins, AI-enhanced search, GPT-powered image tagging) into a seamless product experience.
- Driving 200+ user sign-ups and enabling event management, profile customization, and subscription-based monetization.