Reza Babaei

Experiences

1. React/React Native Developer

   UN.org (Bangkok, Thailand)

   Apr 2023 - Present

   Summary

   Led the development and optimization of React-based systems at the UN, creating a scalable architecture. Built a solid codebase utilizing Tailwind CSS, React Query, React Table, Headless UI, and a custom design system. Streamlined development practices and enhanced system performance for a high-impact, accessible user experience.

   Highlight

   Key achievements:

   • Improved code quality, maintainability and reduced complexity.
   • accessibility compliance by meeting WCAG standards, making the product usable for a broader audience.

2. React/React Native Engineer

   Wonderfruit.co (Bangkok, Thailand)

   Oct 2022 - Present

   Summary

   Joined as the first in-house engineer, maintaining and optimizing the company's React Native application. Assisted with AWS lambdas and WordPress updates. Responsibilities included planning, architecture, and implementation.

   Highlight

   Main contributions:

   • Designed, developed, and maintained cross-platform mobile applications
   • Integrated React Native Maps for iOS/Android
   • Focused on stability, accessibility, using AWS, Firebase, CodePush, Expo
   • Reduced technical debt by implementing reusable components, decreasing development time
   • Diagnosed and fixed bugs and performance bottlenecks

3. Web/Mobile Engineer

   Amity.co (Bangkok, Thailand)

   Jul 2021 - Oct 2022

   Summary

   Led the development of TypeScript SDK, a multi-environment wrapper for the company API. Implemented features, conducted research, POCs, modifications and reviewing.

   Highlight

   Key challenges:

   • Developed fundamental features like Caching, Reactivity and Real-Time Events
   • Synchronized platform features across web, native mobile, and React Native
   • Conducted interviews and onboarded new team members
   • Designed and implemented unit tests using Jest

4. Fullstack Engineer

   Peste (Amsterdam, Netherlands - Remote)

   Apr 2020 - Mar 2021

   Summary

   Consulted on architecture design for full-stack and frontend web platforms, provided reliable time and budget estimations, and delivered products with a 4-person team.

   Highlight

   Core activities: Built stable and maintainable codebases using TypeScript, Node, PHP. Assisted backend team with database and application structure design. Developed front-end for 5+ web apps using React.js, Next.js, Redux, GraphQL, and Draft.js.

5. Fullstack Engineer

   Upera.tv (Tehran, Iran)

   Jan 2014 - Jun 2019

   Summary

   Developed core software with Laravel and led a team of 5 programmers to build user interfaces. Utilized Nuxt, React Native, React and TypeScript. Focused on performance and efficiency for millions of users.

   Highlight

   Notable projects: Website development with Vue and Nuxt, TV application with Java, Mobile application with React Native and TypeScript, React dashboard with TypeScript, TailwindCSS, and React Query.

6. Web Engineer

   Varzesh3.com (Tehran, Iran)

   Aug 2012 - Feb 2013

   Summary

   Designed and managed the "national online games tournament" platform. Initialized and led a team for the company's e-commerce project.