Narek M.

Narek M.

Senior React Native Developer

Yerevan, Armenia
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About Me

Narek is a Senior React Native Developer with 8 years of experience in mobile development and 10+ years of JavaScript development experience building high-quality cross-platform app engineering solutions. With a proven track record of success in creating apps that are both well-received and commercially viable, he believes in solving problems and developing awesome products for clients. With a strong eye for detail, Narek is always quick at suggesting app performance enhancements for a smooth UX and better architecture.

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior React Native Developer
2019 - Present (5 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for various clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Participating in scrums consisting of cross-functional teams, both software and hardware.

  • Ensuring that features are being delivered efficiently and on time.

Verizon (via Modus Create)
Verizon (via Modus Create)
Senior React Native Developer
2021 - 2021
Remote
  • Worked on building an Android TV app using React Native and creating a complex pagination solution for the vertical infinite scrollable image/video list.

  • Developed multiple features including browsing the media timeline, media search, carousel display images/photos, and playing songs/videos.

  • Fixed bugs and ensured all media is backed up using the mobile client.

Spotlight Social
Spotlight Social
Senior React Native Developer
2018 - 2019 (1 year)
Remote
  • Developed the Spotlight Social networking app for communities to stay in touch (over 10K downloads).

  • Initiated and supervised specific feature suggestions and development during calls with app managers and investors.

  • Conducted meetings with managers and app investors to plan the mobile and back-end side of the project for additional developer resources involvement.

GolfPlayed
GolfPlayed
Senior React Native Developer
2017 - 2018 (1 year)
Remote
  • Worked on a major Golf social networking application with 600+ screens to connect golfing enthusiasts, developing new features, building a pixel-perfect UI based on design mockups, integrating API endpoints, and actively taking part in discussions on the app architecture with the project manager.

  • Appointed lead developer to organize and lead the mobile side of the project under pressure with Agile methodology.

  • Identified and solved memory leaks and weak performance points in the app that were causing serious UX and usability issues.

Blue Frog Software
Blue Frog Software
React Native Developer
2017 - 2017
Remote
  • Built cross-platform native applications with React Native Framework.

  • Designed React Native components and higher order components.

  • Collaborated with management and development teams to prioritize requirements, resolve issues, develop standards, and identify solutions.

Upwork
Upwork
React Native Developer
2015 - 2017 (2 years)
Remote
  • Developed a new mobile application using React Native, creating an interactive UI and versioning the services.

  • Built an end-to-end application entirely with React and Redux.

  • Created a mobile app architecture using multiple frameworks and tools.

Upwork
Upwork
Node.js Developer
2015 - 2016 (1 year)
Remote
  • Developed websites, web applications, and mobile apps with Node.js.

  • Designed the UI of applications, making sure that it easily merges with the server.

  • Created back-end code and interfaces for new web platforms, analyzing user needs before implementation.

Upwork
Upwork
Web Developer
2012 - 2013 (1 year)
Remote
  • Developed and integrated applications, wrote computer code, and integrated it for a smooth user experience.

  • Checked in with clients to assess their satisfaction and determine necessary updates or website repairs.

  • Analyzed and improved the performance of websites, also implementing networking issues.

Portfolio

Senior React Native Developer - GolfPlayed App
Senior React Native Developer - GolfPlayed App

Developed new features, built a pixel-perfect UI based on design mockups, integrated API endpoints, and discussed the app architecture with the project manager. Fixed bugs for different devices and app builds, suggested app performance enhancements for a smooth UX, and reviewed peer developer code pull requests. Technologies used: React Native, Redux, React Native Navigation.

Senior React Native Developer - Spotlight Social App
Senior React Native Developer - Spotlight Social App

Developed new features, integrated API endpoints for dynamic data, and contributed to new features and user experience. Reviewed React Native code before going to production. Fixed bugs during quick iterations of builds and enhanced app performance and usability. Technologies used: React Native, Redux, React Native Navigation.

React Native Developer - eCommerce Store App
React Native Developer - eCommerce Store App

Worked as a sole developer on an app that sells store products. Developed new features, fixed bugs, improved performance, and suggested overall improvements for better architecture, user experience, and technologies for the app development. Successfully launched the app, integrated the payment gateway, and started revenue generation. Identified and solved critical bugs for performance enhancements. Technologies used: React Native, Expo, and Redux.

Education

Master of Theoretical Physics
Master of Theoretical Physics
Yerevan State University (YSU)
2011 - 2013 (2 years)
Bachelor of Physics (Hons.)
Bachelor of Physics (Hons.)
Yerevan State University (YSU)
2007 - 2011 (4 years)