Titos Valakis

• Engineered and optimized features for a React/Redux application, transitioning to React Hooks for enhanced functionality and maintainability. • Spearheaded the integration of GraphQL, replacing REST API to streamline data retrieval, resulting in improved app performance and developer experience. • Led technical strategy, SCRUM story creation, and process development for large-scale, multi-stream projects. • Pioneered a backward-compatible database architecture overhaul, unlocking new sales avenues.

• Led the development of three websites utilizing Vue.js, Nuxt.js, and Vuex. • Saved a client over $25,000 by assisting in the upgrade of their Elasticsearch integration to a newer version and updating their Node.js/Express.js application, which involved adapting to features that were either removed or replaced in the latest Elasticsearch version. • Enhanced the functionalities of an internal social media application for various clients, employing Node.js, AWS, and Angular.js.

• Directed the development of Single Page Applications (SPAs) using React, TypeScript, and GraphQL. • Crafted and tested high-quality reusable React components, exceeding established coding standards. • Collaborated closely with UX designers, ensuring timely delivery of front-end components. • Prioritized and resolved Jira tickets, enhancing sprint completion rates. • Provided technical mentorship to junior developers, ensuring adherence to best practices.

• Designed and deployed over 100 REST API endpoints utilizing AWS Lambda, Serverless Framework, and Node.js. • Developed robust search functionalities with Elastic Search and integrated subscription services with Recurly. • Implemented a comprehensive moderation service and integrated NSFW content recognition leveraging HIVE.AI.

• Developed a cross-platform API testing tool using Electron, enhancing server endpoint testing capabilities. • Integrated modern streaming technologies, including Fetch and WebSocket API, for concurrent endpoint handling. • Implemented full HTTP/2 protocol support using Node.js and managed local data storage with IndexedDB and Dexie.js. • Developed an API for a Flash-based website, and a PHP-based CMS for major brand micro-sites.