Narek M.

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.

Frontend

QA & Testing

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior React Native Developer
2019 - Present (6 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.

Showcase

Senior React Native Developer - GolfPlayed App
Senior React Native Developer - GolfPlayed App
  • Developed new features, including UI integration and API endpoints.

  • Implemented bug fixes across various devices and app builds.

  • Suggested app performance enhancements for a smoother user experience.

Senior React Native Developer - Spotlight Social App
Senior React Native Developer - Spotlight Social App
  • Developed new features and integrated API endpoints for dynamic data.

  • Reviewed React Native code before production, fixing bugs and enhancing performance and usability.

  • Contributed to new features and user experience.

React Native Developer - eCommerce Store App
React Native Developer - eCommerce Store App
  • Developed and launched a new store product app.

  • Implemented new features, fixed bugs, and improved app performance.

  • Identified and resolved critical performance issues through bug fixing.

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)