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Back-End and Front-End Application Developer
Tbilisi, Georgia
Toptal member since October 4, 2022
Bio
Akaki is a senior front-end engineer with over nine years of experience specializing in React, Angular, TypeScript, and JavaScript. He builds scalable, high-performance web applications and leads front-end architecture with a focus on clean code and modern design systems. Passionate about coding, learning, and innovation, Akaki constantly explores new technologies and creates tools that enhance developer productivity and user experience.
Portfolio
Freelance Web Developer
Angular, Agile Software Development, Antd, Git, HTML, CSS, React, React Native...
SONG SURGE LLC
GitHub, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, React, Node.js, Prisma, Cloudflare, Vercel...
Valor Software
Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, Accessibility, CSS, WebdriverIO, Jest...
Experience
- Angular - 8 years
- JavaScript - 7 years
- TypeScript - 7 years
- API Integration - 7 years
- React - 6 years
- RxJS - 6 years
- Front-end - 5 years
- Leadership - 5 years
Preferred Environment
MacOS, WebStorm, IntelliJ IDEA, Jira, Figma, Remote Work
The most amazing...
...thing I developed was security-sensitive features for a UAE fintech company, which boosted efficiency by making build times faster by 6x.
Work Experience
Freelance Web Developer
2019 - PRESENT
Freelance Web Developer
- Worked on dozens of existing and complex worldwide projects.
- Planned and built solutions for small and medium-sized startups and businesses.
- Delivered high-quality code and software. Received positive feedback from my clients.
Technologies: Angular, Agile Software Development, Antd, Git, HTML, CSS, React, React Native, RxJS, Redux, JavaScript, TypeScript, Webpack, Tailwind CSS, Charts, Front-end, APIs, Pixel Perfect, Next.js, HTML5, Node.js, Express.js, SCSS, Front-end Architecture, NGXS, Scrum, Agile, Materialize, Bootstrap, React Router, Architecture, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Web Video, Figma, Responsive Design, Web Animation, Vue, Landing Pages, API Integration, Expo, Team Management, Angular Material, IntelliJ IDEA, Remote Work, React Hooks, Leadership, Startups, Dashboards, REST, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Vite, Sass, Less, GraphQL, UI Design, Docker, User Experience Design, User Experience (UX), UX Design, User Interface (UI), UX Flows, Digital Product Development, Responsive UI, Databases, Full-stack, REST APIs, MongoDB, React Redux, GitHub, Django, Python, Shadcn, Stripe, Supabase, PostgreSQL, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Zustand, Front-end Development, Performance, Open Source, Sentry, Open APIs, Firebase, Cursor AI, Exercise & Fitness, Vibe Coding, Mobile Development, NestJS, Meta Ads, Web Applications, Auth0, AI Integration, SQL, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Back-end, Prompt Engineering, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Cloud Infrastructure, DigitalOcean, Large Language Models (LLMs), Claude Code, CSS3, Unit Testing, Web Components, E2E Testing, Applicant Tracking Software (ATS), AI Agents, Full-stack Development, AI Chatbots, Automation, Twilio API, Mobile UI, Performance Optimization, Agentic AI, Multi-agent Systems, Workflows, User Flows, Azure, Vercel, Payment APIs, SaaS, Live Chat, Role-based Access Control (RBAC), Code Auditing, AI Tools, Google AppSheet
Full-stack Next.js Developer
2025 - 2025
SONG SURGE LLC
- Developed an app that simplifies Meta advertising for the music industry.
- Tracked and resolved bugs using Jira within an Agile Scrum framework.
- Built CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, deployed scalable NestJS and Next.js apps on AWS using EC2 and S3, and set up separate development and production environments for smooth, reliable deployment workflows.
Technologies: GitHub, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, React, Node.js, Prisma, Cloudflare, Vercel, NestJS, Spotify API, Meta Ads, Instagram Ads, Shadcn, Stripe, PostgreSQL, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Zustand, Front-end Development, Performance, Sentry, Open APIs, Cursor AI, Web Applications, Auth0, AI Integration, SQL, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Back-end, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, DigitalOcean, Large Language Models (LLMs), Supabase, Claude Code, CSS3, Unit Testing, E2E Testing, AI Agents, Full-stack Development, AI Chatbots, Twilio API, Mobile UI, Performance Optimization, Agentic AI, Multi-agent Systems, Workflows, User Flows, Azure, Python, Payment APIs, SaaS, Live Chat, Role-based Access Control (RBAC), Code Auditing, AI Tools
Senior Angular Engineer | Open-Source Contributor to Fundamental NGX
2024 - 2025
Valor Software
- Had the privilege of contributing to the Fundamental NGX project, an open-source UI kit designed to create enterprise-level, accessible, and customizable user interfaces.
- Contributed to the development of Fundamental NGX, a scalable Angular-based UI kit used by developers to build consistent, user-friendly interfaces following SAP’s design principles.
- Enhanced and optimized various components in the library, ensuring they meet the performance, accessibility, and scalability standards required for large-scale enterprise applications.
- Collaborated with a diverse, global team of developers to ensure the seamless integration of Fundamental NGX components into Angular applications, improving developer experience and UI consistency.
Technologies: Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, Accessibility, CSS, WebdriverIO, Jest, RxJS, Dashboards, REST, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Vite, Sass, Less, UI Design, User Experience Design, User Experience (UX), UX Design, User Interface (UI), UX Flows, Digital Product Development, Responsive UI, Databases, Full-stack, REST APIs, React Redux, GitHub, Tailwind CSS, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Front-end Development, Performance, Open Source, Open APIs, Cursor AI, Web Applications, SQL, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Claude Code, CSS3, Unit Testing, Web Components, Stencil.js, E2E Testing, Applicant Tracking Software (ATS), AI Agents, Full-stack Development, Performance Optimization, User Flows, Live Chat, Role-based Access Control (RBAC), Code Auditing, AI Tools
Lead Angular Developer
2023 - 2024
Education Management Information System
- Led and mentored a team of interns, providing guidance and supervision throughout their projects and fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Spearheaded the development of a new website for emis.ge using Angular, ensuring a modern and user-friendly interface.
- Played a key role in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, providing timely support to end-users, and maintaining high system availability.
- Utilized Agile methodologies to organize and prioritize tasks, ensuring timely project delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed and led the web application Stats EMIS, designed to manage IT infrastructure for schools, resource centers, and other institutions, with a primary focus on the "Schools" module and its incident/request management features.
Technologies: Agile, Angular, Accessibility, TypeScript, RxJS, NGXS, KendoUI, JavaScript, HTM, CSS, Interviewing, Team Management, Dashboards, REST, Vite, Sass, Less, GraphQL, UI Design, Docker, User Experience Design, User Experience (UX), UX Design, User Interface (UI), UX Flows, Digital Product Development, Responsive UI, Databases, Full-stack, REST APIs, GitHub, Tailwind CSS, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Front-end Development, Performance, Open APIs, Web Applications, Auth0, Artificial Intelligence (AI), CSS3, Unit Testing, Full-stack Development, Performance Optimization, User Flows, Role-based Access Control (RBAC), Code Auditing
Senior Front-end (React) Developer
2022 - 2023
ThinkTime
- Successfully implemented and integrated key features utilizing React, Redux, and React Hook Forms, contributing to the enhancement of overall application functionality and user experience.
- Collaborated within an Agile team to deliver high-quality React solutions, emphasizing iterative development cycles and adaptive responses to changing project requirements.
- Wrote comprehensive Cypress tests to ensure code quality, validating the robustness and reliability of React applications. Proactively identified and addressed potential issues through rigorous testing practices.
- Adhered to high code quality standards, participated in code reviews, and provided constructive feedback to peers. Ensured the maintenance of clean, modular, and efficient code for optimal performance.
Technologies: React, Redux, Formik, Redux Toolkit, TypeScript, Cypress, Startups, REST, Vite, Sass, Less, GraphQL, UI Design, User Experience Design, User Experience (UX), UX Design, User Interface (UI), UX Flows, Digital Product Development, Responsive UI, Databases, REST APIs, React Redux, GitHub, Tailwind CSS, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Front-end Development, Performance, Open APIs, Web Applications, CSS3, Unit Testing, SMS, Performance Optimization, User Flows, Code Auditing
Senior Front-end Developer
2021 - 2023
Webiz
- Worked with several startups like Acumen.io, Goretro.io, and Internity.
- Built a platform that is a user-friendly, fun, and customizable Agile retrospective tool that leverages sprint data and team sentiment to drive continuous improvement. Built a platform for Scrumpoker online.
- Implemented an XD/Figma design to Angular, React, and Vanilla JS code.
Technologies: Angular, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, Git, Agile Software Development, Front-end, APIs, Pixel Perfect, Next.js, HTML5, Node.js, Express.js, SCSS, React Native, Front-end Architecture, NGXS, Scrum, Agile, Materialize, iOS, Bootstrap, React Router, Architecture, Figma, Responsive Design, Web Animation, Landing Pages, API Integration, Expo, HTML, CSS, Angular Material, Antd, IntelliJ IDEA, Remote Work, React Hooks, Startups, Dashboards, REST, Sass, UI Design, Docker, User Experience Design, User Experience (UX), UX Design, User Interface (UI), UX Flows, Digital Product Development, Responsive UI, Databases, REST APIs, React Redux, GitHub, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Zustand, Front-end Development, Performance, Open APIs, Mobile Development, Web Applications, Back-end, CSS3, Performance Optimization, User Flows, Code Auditing
Lead Angular Developer
2021 - 2022
Funding Souq
- Demonstrated proficiency in planning and documenting new tasks, ensuring a structured and organized approach to project development. Contributed to streamlined workflows and effective task prioritization.
- Conducted front-end developer interviews, assessing candidates for technical proficiency, problem-solving skills, and cultural fit within the team. Played a key role in building a high-performing front-end development team.
- Established the architectural foundation for enterprise-level projects, demonstrating a deep understanding of scalability, security, and best practices. Contributed to the development of robust and efficient front-end architectures.
Technologies: APIs, Angular, Accessibility, RxJS, Material UI, Agile, API Integration, TypeScript, Leadership, REST, Sass, UI Design, User Experience Design, User Experience (UX), UX Design, User Interface (UI), UX Flows, Digital Product Development, Responsive UI, REST APIs, GitHub, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Front-end Development, Performance, Open APIs, Web Applications, Back-end, CSS3, Performance Optimization, User Flows, Code Auditing
Front-end Lecturer
2020 - 2022
STEP Computer Academy
- Read front-end lectures with Angular and React. Prepared and delivered classes, tutorials, and seminars.
- Collaborated with other lecturers to improve teaching methods.
- Led reading lectures for three groups of 20 students each.
Technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, React, Angular, Front-end, APIs, Pixel Perfect, HTML5, SCSS, Front-end Architecture, NGXS, Scrum, Bootstrap, Architecture, Figma, Next.js, Responsive Design, API Integration, Team Management, CSS, Antd, IntelliJ IDEA, Agile Software Development, Git, Remote Work, REST, Sass, UI Design, User Experience Design, User Experience (UX), UX Design, User Interface (UI), UX Flows, Digital Product Development, Responsive UI, REST APIs, GitHub, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Front-end Development, Performance, Open APIs, Web Applications, CSS3, User Flows
Senior Front-end Developer
2020 - 2021
TBC Bank Group
- Led an online bank front-end team of ten. Reviewed their code and managed their daily workflows.
- Developed a retail online banking system, which included complex challenges and architectural decisions.
- Updated the project from AngularJS to Angular 10. Developed several webpack plugins.
Technologies: Angular, AngularJS, Angular Material, Git, APIs, Pixel Perfect, HTML5, SCSS, Scrum, Architecture, Responsive Design, API Integration, Team Management, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, IntelliJ IDEA, Agile Software Development, Tailwind CSS, Remote Work, Leadership, REST, Sass, UI Design, User Experience Design, User Experience (UX), UX Design, User Interface (UI), UX Flows, Digital Product Development, Responsive UI, REST APIs, GitHub, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Front-end Development, Performance, Open APIs, Web Applications, CSS3, User Flows, Code Auditing
Senior Angular Developer
2020 - 2020
Omedia
- Developed an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system for one of the world's leading builders of custom luxury superyachts.
- Held daily/weekly meetings with managers and planned tasks.
- Tracked and fixed multiple issues on the platform.
Technologies: Agile Software Development, Angular, Angular Material, Git, CSS, HTML, APIs, Pixel Perfect, HTML5, SCSS, React Native, NGXS, Scrum, React Router, Architecture, Responsive Design, Landing Pages, API Integration, JavaScript, React, IntelliJ IDEA, Remote Work, Dashboards, REST, Sass, UI Design, User Experience Design, User Experience (UX), UX Design, User Interface (UI), UX Flows, Digital Product Development, Responsive UI, REST APIs, GitHub, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Front-end Development, Performance, Open APIs, Web Applications, CSS3, User Flows
Front-end Developer
2018 - 2020
MagtiCom
- Built and optimized a UI kit based on Angular materials.
- Developed a company modules application with React and Angular 10. Managed in-house resources of the company.
- Improved UI/UX of the already existing application.
Technologies: Angular, React, Angular Material, Redux, Git, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, Front-end, APIs, Pixel Perfect, HTML5, SCSS, NGXS, Scrum, Bootstrap, React Router, Next.js, Responsive Design, Landing Pages, API Integration, CSS, Antd, IntelliJ IDEA, Agile Software Development, Dashboards, REST, Sass, UI Design, User Experience Design, User Experience (UX), UX Design, User Interface (UI), UX Flows, Digital Product Development, Responsive UI, REST APIs, GitHub, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Front-end Development, Performance, Open APIs, Web Applications, CSS3, SMS, Mobile UI, User Flows
Front-end Developer
2018 - 2018
Azry
- Developed an app for the Bank of Georgia that manages money transfers from all over the world.
- Worked with an Agile team of 10. Attended daily meetings with team members. Estimated and managed tasks.
- Worked on a lottery platform for a Georgian lottery company.
Technologies: Angular, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, NgRx, RxJS, Material UI, Front-end, APIs, Pixel Perfect, HTML5, SCSS, Scrum, Responsive Design, API Integration, HTML, CSS, Antd, IntelliJ IDEA, Agile Software Development, Git, Remote Work, Dashboards, REST, Sass, UI Design, User Experience Design, User Experience (UX), UX Design, User Interface (UI), UX Flows, Digital Product Development, Responsive UI, REST APIs, GitHub, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Front-end Development, Performance, Open APIs, Web Applications, CSS3, User Flows
Experience
GoRetro
https://www.goretro.ai/GoRetro is a user-friendly, fun, and customizable Agile retrospective tool that leverages sprint data and team sentiment to drive continuous improvement. This project is ideal for Agile coaches, scrum masters, product owners, and engineers.
HR Platform
Created an Angular 12-based application for successfully moving company employee information from spreadsheets to easy-to-use HR software. This software helps the company manage human resources easily, including registering employees' days off, sick leaves, or vacations.
Magti Modules
https://www.magticom.ge/Worked with a team of over 20 agile employees. Implemented a React-based application for managing Magticom's assets, invoices, overheads, and many other documents. This application was used in all of Magticom's offices all over Georgia.
Crowdtap
https://crowdtap.com/As a senior front-end engineer at Suzy and Crowdtap, I led the development of responsive, high-performance web interfaces for market research and consumer engagement platforms. I collaborated with UI/UX designers to create intuitive user experiences, optimized performance through techniques like lazy loading and code splitting, and ensured seamless integration with back-end services. I mentored junior developers and worked cross-functionally with product managers and designers to deliver new features on time. I utilized React, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and APIs to build scalable applications. My contributions improved user engagement on both platforms, streamlining market research at Suzy and enhancing product testing and influencer campaigns at Crowdtap.
Emis.ge
As a front-end developer, I led the implementation of a website for the education management information system (EMIS) under the Ministry of Education of Georgia. In this role, I managed a cross-functional team of three developers (myself, a back-end developer, and a front-end developer), a QA engineer, and a project manager.
My responsibilities included:
• Leading the project and overseeing the team's technical execution.
• Planning and organizing technical tasks to ensure timely and efficient progress.
• Delegating tickets and tasks among team members based on expertise.
• Reporting project updates and progress to upper management, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
My responsibilities included:
• Leading the project and overseeing the team's technical execution.
• Planning and organizing technical tasks to ensure timely and efficient progress.
• Delegating tickets and tasks among team members based on expertise.
• Reporting project updates and progress to upper management, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
SongSurge Meta Ads Manager App
http://app.songsurge.io/SungSurge streamlines Meta ads management by providing a centralized platform for creating, editing, and analyzing ad campaigns. Users can effortlessly launch Meta ad campaigns, generate custom landing pages, and receive real-time reach estimations.
Collaborative features allow users to invite team members, such as marketing professionals, to help manage and optimize campaigns. The platform also integrates with Stripe to handle secure online payments for subscription or usage-based billing.
Collaborative features allow users to invite team members, such as marketing professionals, to help manage and optimize campaigns. The platform also integrates with Stripe to handle secure online payments for subscription or usage-based billing.
EnvFlip
https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=khotcholava.envflipA Visual Studio Code extension designed to simplify managing environment variables in your .env files with an intuitive toggle feature.
Features:
• Custom sidebar view: Access all your .env* files directly from a dedicated Activity Bar panel.
• File grouping: Automatically organizes files by name (e.g., .env → Env, .env.local → Env Local) for cleaner navigation.
• Toggle variables: Instantly enable or disable environment variables by commenting or uncommenting lines—no need to open files manually.
• Auto-save: Every toggle action is automatically saved, keeping your environment in sync without extra steps.
• File watching: The sidebar updates in real time whenever your .env files change, ensuring the view always stays current.
Manage multiple environment files effortlessly, stay organized, and streamline your workflow—all within VS Code.
Features:
• Custom sidebar view: Access all your .env* files directly from a dedicated Activity Bar panel.
• File grouping: Automatically organizes files by name (e.g., .env → Env, .env.local → Env Local) for cleaner navigation.
• Toggle variables: Instantly enable or disable environment variables by commenting or uncommenting lines—no need to open files manually.
• Auto-save: Every toggle action is automatically saved, keeping your environment in sync without extra steps.
• File watching: The sidebar updates in real time whenever your .env files change, ensuring the view always stays current.
Manage multiple environment files effortlessly, stay organized, and streamline your workflow—all within VS Code.
Aliasly
https://github.com/khotcholava/aliaslyA native macOS menubar application built with Tauri and React that simplifies the management of shell aliases. Aliasly allows you to easily add, edit, and remove aliases for your shell configuration files (.zshrc, .bashrc, .bash_profile) through a clean, intuitive interface.
MailTiny
A Chrome extension that delivers AI-powered email summarization for Gmail and Outlook web applications.
Features:
• AI-powered summarization: Utilizes Google Gemini or OpenAI to analyze and summarize email content.
• Structured analysis: Provides well-organized summaries that include main points, action items, tone analysis, and key details.
• Multi-platform support: Works seamlessly with both Gmail and Outlook web apps.
• Easy configuration: Features a simple pop-up interface for quick API key setup.
• Secure storage: Keeps your API keys safe using Chrome’s built-in storage API.
Summarize emails instantly, stay focused, and manage your inbox more efficiently.
Features:
• AI-powered summarization: Utilizes Google Gemini or OpenAI to analyze and summarize email content.
• Structured analysis: Provides well-organized summaries that include main points, action items, tone analysis, and key details.
• Multi-platform support: Works seamlessly with both Gmail and Outlook web apps.
• Easy configuration: Features a simple pop-up interface for quick API key setup.
• Secure storage: Keeps your API keys safe using Chrome’s built-in storage API.
Summarize emails instantly, stay focused, and manage your inbox more efficiently.
Education
2015 - 2019
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Tbilisi State University - Tbilisi, Georgia
Skills
Libraries/APIs
React, React Router, RxJS, REST APIs, Node.js, React Redux, Open APIs, Antd, Stripe, Twilio API, NgRx, NGXS, Vue, Formik, Spotify API
Tools
IntelliJ IDEA, GitHub, Shadcn, Auth0, Claude Code, Git, Figma, Expo, Prisma, Stencil.js, Webpack, Jira, WebdriverIO, Redux Toolkit, Sentry
Languages
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SCSS, TypeScript, HTML5, Sass, GraphQL, SQL, CSS3, Less, Python, HTM, Rust
Frameworks
Angular, React Native, Angular Material, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, Next.js, Material UI, Materialize, Express.js, NestJS, Redux, AngularJS, Jest, Cypress, Django, Tauri
Paradigms
REST, UI Design, UX Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Role-based Access Control (RBAC), Agile Software Development, Agile, Scrum, Mobile Development, Unit Testing, E2E Testing, Automation
Platforms
Firebase, iOS, MacOS, Vercel, DigitalOcean, Google AppSheet, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Docker, Azure
Storage
Databases, MongoDB, PostgreSQL
Other
Front-end, APIs, Pixel Perfect, React Hooks, Front-end Architecture, Responsive Design, Landing Pages, API Integration, Startups, Dashboards, User Experience Design, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), UX Flows, Digital Product Development, Responsive UI, Supabase, Zustand, Front-end Development, Performance, Cursor AI, Web Applications, AI Integration, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Prompt Engineering, AI Agents, Mobile UI, Performance Optimization, Agentic AI, User Flows, Live Chat, Code Auditing, AI Tools, Architecture, Web Animation, Team Management, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Full-stack, Meta Ads, Open Source, Exercise & Fitness, Vibe Coding, Back-end, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Cloud Infrastructure, Large Language Models (LLMs), Web Components, Applicant Tracking Software (ATS), Full-stack Development, AI Chatbots, SMS, Multi-agent Systems, Workflows, Payment APIs, SaaS, Charts, Remote Work, Web Video, Accessibility, Leadership, KendoUI, Interviewing, Vite, Cloudflare, Instagram Ads, Web Extensions
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