ABOUT
Crafting immersive cinematic experiences through the discipline of frontend engineering.
I am Sakha Naufal Huda, a Frontend Developer building at the intersection of modern web architecture and cinematic design. I believe that an interface is more than just code—it is a canvas where systems thinking meets the craft of visual storytelling. Every pixel and interaction I create carries the same intention a director brings to a frame: deliberate, considered, and alive.
My work is shaped by a belief that great software feels inevitable. Not flashy, but seamless. I focus on building structures that hold weight quietly, surfaces that communicate without noise, and motion that earns its place on the screen.
Softwareisacraft.Craftdemandsstandards.
How I think
I approach problems by deeply understanding the root cause before jumping into implementation. The best solutions are often simpler than our first instinct suggests. Complexity is easy. Clarity is hard. I choose clarity.
How I work
I work in tight iterations driven by constant feedback. I ship early, measure carefully, and improve relentlessly. Great products are shaped through the continuous feedback loop between building and real-world usage.
Depth over breadth
I go deep on the problems worth solving. True impact comes from mastering the core challenges, not just scratching the surface.
Boring infrastructure
Chasing tech trends blindly can be a liability. I rely on proven, stable tools for infrastructure, saving creativity for where it matters most: the product layer.
Empathy first
Every technical decision is ultimately a human decision. I build for the people using the product, ensuring that code elegance always serves user experience.
How I engineer.
Not rigid rules — but instincts shaped by building, shipping, and maintaining real-world applications. These guide every technical decision I make.
- 01
Write code for the next engineer
Every line of code is a message to whoever reads it next — including future me. I write code that communicates intent clearly, not just code that runs correctly.
- 02
Measure before optimising
Premature optimisation is still the root of most unnecessary complexity. I profile first, identify the actual bottleneck, then fix precisely that — nothing more.
- 03
Design the API before the implementation
Whether structuring component props or integrating endpoints, the interface comes first. A clean, predictable API ensures implementation details don't get in the way.
- 04
Ship small, learn fast
Big deployments scale up risk. I break features into the smallest reliable units to deliver value early, mitigate errors, and adapt quickly based on usage.
- 05
Own the full context
Frontend state affects performance; backend architecture shapes UI latency. I build with the entire system in mind, ensuring seamless integration across the stack.
Where I've been.
A selective account — the roles that shaped how I build, not an exhaustive employment history.
- 2026 — Present
Braka Nusa Core
Founder & Lead Frontend EngineerFounded the company and took full ownership of the technical direction. Actively architecting and building high-performance web applications, ensuring clean frontend architecture, pixel-perfect responsive UIs, and robust TypeScript implementations.
Next.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSshadcn/ui - 2025 — 2026
Garuda Labs
Frontend Developer InternDeveloped and optimized responsive web application interfaces using Next.js. Collaborative with backend teams to seamlessly integrate RESTful APIs, built reusable UI components, and ensured cross-browser compatibility to deliver a seamless user experience.
Next.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSshadcn/ui - 2024 — 2025
Independent Freelancer
Freelance Full-Stack DeveloperDelivered end-to-end web applications for diverse clients. Engineered scalable backend APIs and managed databases using the MERN stack, while building high-performance, dynamic user interfaces with Next.js and React.
Next.jsMongoDBExpress.jsReactNode.jsTypeScript
What I'm focused on.
Currently building
Driving technical delivery at Braka Nusa Core, crafting tailored web solutions for clients. Currently engineering a robust ERP system for PT PPMI utilizing Next.js, following my recent work architecting the frontend for 'GarudaLabs Academy' — an enterprise-grade Learning Management System (LMS).
Open to
Frontend Engineer and Full-Stack development roles where I can own product features and drive user experience. Available for strategic freelance projects via Braka Nusa Core or individual collaborations for teams that value clean code and pixel-perfect design.