Nicholas Henry

@type expertise :: :elixir | :phoenix | :postgres | :domain_modeling

A Senior Elixir Developer for hire, contract C2C, trusted by US & UK Software Teams, remote from Canada. Transforming complex business requirements into elegant domain models with |> Elixir

end

spawn(fn -> contact() end)

defmodule

About

@doc """

Senior software developer with 30 years of experience transforming business operations with thoughtful automation. I specialize in building scalable applications with Elixir, Phoenix, and PostgreSQL that solve real business problems—from streamlining complex workflows to creating robust data pipelines.

"""

def specializations do

• Rich Domains
• Business Rule Thinking
• Event Modeling
• Phoenix Context Architecture
• Testing Strategy

end

BusinessDomain |> discover() |> model() |> implement()

# => Robust, testable business logic

end

defmodule

Talks

Beyond Mocks

@spec test_without_mocks() :: {:ok, :robust_tests}

Challenging traditional testing approaches by exploring the Nullable pattern for external dependencies. A fresh perspective on building more robust tests that align with Elixir's strengths. Presented at ElixirConf 2024.

Preventing Brain Freeze

@spec onboard(developer()) :: {:ok, :productive_developer}

Exploring how living documentation can transform the onboarding experience, reducing cognitive load and accelerating developer productivity. Presented at ElixirConf 2021.

The Upside Down Dimension

@spec defmacro(ast()) :: {:ok, :metaprogramming_unlocked}

A gentle introduction to Elixir metaprogramming. Learn to eliminate boilerplate, create domain-specific constructs, and write your first macros with confidence. Presented at ElixirConf 2020.

end

defmodule

Contact

@doc "Ready to build something amazing together?"

Available for both short and long-term engagements with corp-to-corp invoicing and full liability coverage.

case collaboration_interest do

{:linkedin, "Connect with me"}

end