
Christhopher Leão
Verified Expert in Engineering
Front-end Developer
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Toptal member since June 2, 2026
Christhopher is a senior front-end developer with over 12 years of experience specializing in large-scale React and React Native applications. Their expertise spans front-end architecture, monorepos, and design systems, with notable work at Starlogik, Dephion BV, and Generous Studio. Christhopher led the transition of mobile apps and maintained complex codebases for high-profile clients.
Portfolio
Experience
- CSS-in-JS - 10 years
- React - 9 years
- Next.js - 6 years
- Tailwind CSS - 6 years
- TypeScript - 5 years
- Nx - 5 years
- React Native - 5 years
- Node.js - 2 years
Preferred Environment
Docker, Kubernetes, Figma, React, React Native, Node.js
The most amazing...
...application I've built is an electric vehicle companion app that integrates IoT smart plug scheduling.
Work Experience
Senior Front-end Developer
Deltatre
- Developed and maintained front-end features for the New Zealand Rugby and LIV Golf website, focusing on performance, accessibility, responsive design, and user experience.
- Tracked and fixed bugs using Jira and Tempo as reporting tools.
- Refactored massive sets of functionality upgrading tools without getting regressions and improved performance and readability at the top of the industry standards.
Front-end Developer & React Native Engineer
Starlogik
- Managed the architecture and components of Starlogik’s front-end technologies.
- Participated in deciding the tech stack, code patterns, and state flow.
- Created and maintained unit tests and Storybook components.
- Developed back-office tools, demo websites, and documentation.
Front-end Developer
Dephion BV
- Refined and established Dephion’s workflow and architecture, including libraries and monorepos.
- Selected appropriate tools and technologies for projects, e.g., B2B Habitc dashboards and websites.
- Developed numerous websites and applications for multiple products using React and Next.js.
React Native Engineer
NeoCharge
- Transitioned an Expo app into a standard React Native app by removing all Expo dependencies and functionalities.
- Developed new features for the electric vehicle companion app.
- Enabled programmable scheduling of recharge times through IoT technology, interfacing with a smart plug.
Lead/Senior Front-end Developer & React Native Engineer
Generous
- Served as the driving force within the team, mentoring teammates.
- Ensured timely completion of deliverables across multiple projects.
- Worked on SaaS solutions and mobile applications, including the Zwitsal Babynamen app, Unilever Connect app, and NIBE project.
Senior Front-end Developer
PrimeIT
- Mentored teammates, serving as the driving force within the team.
- Ensured timely deliverables across multiple projects.
- Worked on SaaS solutions and mobile applications, including the Zwitsal Babynamen app, Unilever Connect app, and NIBE project.
Front-end Developer & Designer
Self-employed
- Dealt with a number of mid-long contracts during the period with customers like PlanetExpat, BREVE Festival, and Sense Bikes.
- Worked mostly on WordPress and Angular development roles.
- Performed web design, web development, and mobile app development tasks.
Junior Front-end Developer & Designer
RD Station CRM
- Handled design and all graphical duties initially.
- Shifted focus to front-end development over time on the platform.
- Built the now-leading CRM tool in Brazil and LATAM with a small team.
Experience
New Zealand Rugby
http://allblacks.com/LIV Golf
http://livgolf.com/NeoCharge
https://getneocharge.com/Vision-Box
https://page.vision-box.com/visionbox-biometricsolutionsCazoo
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Universidade Pitágoras - Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Bachelor's Degree in Multimedia Production
Pontifícia Universidade Católica - Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Digital Game Design and Development
Universidade UNA - Brazil
Certifications
iOS & Swift - The Complete iOS App Development Bootcamp
Udemy
Javascript do Futuro - ES6/7 / Webpack 2 / TypeScript
Udemy
JavaScript: Understanding the Weird Parts
Udemy
Advanced React and Redux
Udemy
Completo do Desenvolvedor NodeJS e MongoDB
Udemy
Docker Crash Course for busy DevOps and Developers
Udemy
Skills
Libraries/APIs
React, D3.js, Node.js, jQuery, React Redux
Tools
Adobe Photoshop, Nx, Git, Adobe Illustrator, Figma, Lerna, NPM, GitHub, Adobe, Expo, Prettier, Adobe After Effects, JSON Schema, Webpack, Docker Swarm
Languages
TypeScript, HTML, CSS, GraphQL, JavaScript, Swift, Objective-C, SQL, ECMAScript (ES6), Sass
Frameworks
Next.js, Tailwind CSS, React Native, Remix, Redux, AngularJS, Nuxt.js, Jest, Cypress, SwiftUI, Vanilla JS
Paradigms
Design Thinking, REST
Platforms
MacOS, Arch Linux, Debian Linux, AWS IoT, Firebase, WordPress, Docker, Kubernetes, Adobe Premiere, iOS, Azure
Storage
SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), MongoDB
Other
CSS-in-JS, Storybook, ESLint, Enzyme, Integration Testing, WebSockets, Server-side Rendering (SSR), Game Design, Game Development
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