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Akhil Xavier
Frontend Engineer | React & TypeScript Specialist | 5+ Years
Experience
Skilled front-end developer with over 5 years of experience building
performant, accessible, and SEO-optimized web applications using React.js,
Next.js, and TypeScript. Strong focus on SSR/SSG architectures, Core Web
Vitals, and UI consistency across devices. Experienced in collaborating with
remote teams, leading UI development, and contributing to design systems.
Tech Stack & Tools
● Frontend: React.js, Next.js, Redux, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, SCSS,
HTML5, CSS3
● Performance & SEO: Core Web Vitals, Lighthouse, WCAG
Accessibility, SSR/SSG
● API Integration: REST, GraphQL (Apollo)
● UI Libraries: Ant Design, Material UI, NeetoUI
● Testing & Tools: Jest, React Testing Library, Git, CI/CD, Chrome
DevTools
● Collaboration: GitHub/GitLab, Agile/Scrum, Remote Teams
Experience
Black Hammer (Remote, US)
Software Engineer — Jul 2024 – Present
● Developed a map-based custom product e-commerce platform using React,
Next.js, and Mapbox.
● Integrated Printify API and Stripe payments to support dynamic product
rendering and checkout.
● Improved page load performance using SSR/SSG, ensuring excellent Core Web
Vitals.
BigBinary (Kochi, India)
Software Engineer — May 2021 – May 2024
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Built and maintained multiple internal products using React, Tailwind
CSS, and NeetoUI.
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Led front-end development of a custom e-commerce tool with dynamic cart
and Printify integration.
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Played a key role in developing NeetoUI, a reusable design system used
across the company's products.
Fingent Global Solutions (Infopark, Kochi, India)
Software Engineer — Nov 2020 – Apr 2021
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Developed educational platforms with a focus on accessibility,
responsiveness, and component reuse.
Cubet Techno Labs (Infopark, Kochi, India)
Software Engineer — Sep 2018 – Oct 2020
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Developed SPAs with Redux and Redux-Saga; implemented PWA features and
persistent state.
Built chat modules using socket.io and Quickblox for real-time
communication.
Tranzmeo (Infopark, Kochi, India)
March 2018 - August 2018
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Focused on front-end development with expertise in React.js, Redux, and
CSS.
Responsible for crafting user interfaces for an online consultation web
app using Ant Design React UI framework.
Experience in integrating front-end with back-end systems and ensuring
Cross-Browser compatibility.
Projects
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Typed-React-Boilerplate: React + Redux + TypeScript boilerplate with
Plop.js and Immer.
Boundri: E-commerce app with SSR, Mapbox integration, and Printify sync.
Total Parts Plus: Feature-rich tables with drag-and-drop and live cell
editing.
Omang / Odin / Biblingo: Learning platforms focused on performance and
accessibility.
Education
B.Tech – Information Technology
Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology, Kakkanad
2013 – 2017
Achievements
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Completed 300 hours of FreeCodeCamp’s Frontend & JavaScript Certification
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Former Captain – College Football Team
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Represented the School in Football, Volleyball, and Basketball
Interests
Cycling, Traveling, Football, Snooker, Home Brewing
