Kali Stara

I led the architecture and development of a cross-platform mobile application using React Native to provide users with a digital wallet that allows lifelong learners to store and manage their learning and employment records in a digital format.

WORK DONE
• Designed a scalable and modular architecture that facilitated code reuse across iOS and Android platforms, ensuring consistent performance and user experience.
• Integrated the mobile application with mediator services through sockets, using DIDComm Messaging.
• Implemented a responsive and intuitive user interface utilizing React Native components and libraries, such as React Navigation, to create a cohesive design language.
• Utilized Redux for state management, enabling efficient data flow and synchronization across different app screens.
• Collaborated closely with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes and mockups into interactive prototypes, iterating based on user feedback.
• Conducted thorough testing and debugging to ensure the application met quality standards and performance benchmarks on both platforms.

I led the architecture and development of a cross-platform baseline mobile application using React Native to provide a base for all mobile applications.

WORK DONE
• Designed a scalable and modular architecture that facilitated code reuse across iOS and Android platforms, ensuring consistent performance and user experience.
• Introduced libraries, such as React Navigation and React Native Paper, to create a cohesive design language. I utilized React Query for state management, enabling efficient data flow and synchronization across different app screens.
• Collaborated with back-end engineers to integrate RESTful API endpoints for seamless data exchange between the front and back ends.
• Collaborated closely with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes and mockups into interactive prototypes.

I led the architecture and development of a web application using Next.js to provide a base for all web applications.

WORK DONE
• Designed a scalable and modular architecture, ensuring consistent performance and user experience.
• Implemented modern design patterns and technologies, including responsive web design, lazy loading, and client-side caching. Utilized Next.js framework to create dynamic user interfaces and optimized page load times through code splitting and server-side rendering.
• Implemented state management using React Query to ensure data consistency and facilitate efficient data flow. I collaborated with back-end engineers to integrate RESTful API endpoints for seamless data exchange between the front and back ends. I conducted performance audits and optimization techniques to enhance site speed and responsiveness across various devices and browsers.

As a co-founder of BlackHeart Miniatures, I oversaw all the technical aspects of the company. I designed and developed a custom eCommerce platform using the Next.js framework, and I have used Vercel for deployments.

Developed React Native application for alternative investments. I joined the team at the early stage of the application. I set up the project according to best practices to cover business needs. I have also set up and maintained CI/CD tools (Bitrise) for the mobile application. Furthermore, I led technical interviews, provided guidelines, and mentored new members. I also composed daily feedback reports for them.

Lastly, I contributed to setting engineering processes and working methods between engineering and product teams.

Created React Native application for the Irish National Lottery published in App Store and Google Play.

I started as a senior front-end engineer, participating in all phases of the software development cycle. This included requirements analysis, design testing, implementation, maintenance, and debugging. After six months, due to the project's needs, I took the lead engineer role. I was leading a team of ten members. During this time, I developed the ability to convert business problems into technical solutions, cooperate, and understand people from non-technical fields.

Apart from eliciting requirements, part of my responsibilities was mentoring less experienced developers, code reviews of completed work, consulting in design reviews for upcoming features, and performing most aspects of the technical lead and project manager roles.

Designed a server-side web application for the Illinois Lottery. I joined as a senior front-end engineer, participating in all phases of the software development cycle, including requirements analysis, design, testing, implementation, maintenance, and debugging. Part of my role was to meet accessibility AA standards

Apart from eliciting requirements, part of my responsibilities was mentoring less experienced developers, code reviews of completed work, and consulting in design reviews for upcoming features.

A static-generated website for Agile Actors' digital presentation.
I joined as a senior front-end engineer and collaborated productively with the product and UI/UX teams to design, develop and maintain a strong brand identity for the company.