Lika Kharatishvili, Developer in Tbilisi, Georgia
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Lika Kharatishvili

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Bio

Lika is a front-end engineer with experience in product development and high-value projects that drive positive change. Her technical skills and sharp strategic perspective enable her to execute projects that align seamlessly with business objectives, meet timelines, and exceed quality standards. Lika collaborates with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to develop scalable, user-friendly solutions.

Portfolio

Toptal
HTML5, CSS, SCSS, Tailwind CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Web Development...
Singular
HTML5, CSS, SCSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, RxJS, NgRx, NGXS, Jest...

Experience

  • Unit Testing - 4 years
  • CSS - 4 years
  • JavaScript - 4 years
  • Web Development - 4 years
  • Front-end - 4 years
  • Code Refactoring - 4 years
  • TypeScript - 4 years
  • React - 3 years

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Windows 11, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Chrome

The most amazing...

...web applications I've worked on for Toptal's core team included a UI library for public pages that improved consistency across multiple pages.

Work Experience

Front-end Engineer

2022 - 2024
Toptal
  • Led and developed important product initiatives by handling technical planning, dividing tasks, and analyzing projects, which helped improve the platform's functionality by serving 25,000+ clients.
  • Worked on developing and improving public pages to make them more user-friendly, boosting lead acquisition by streamlining the experience and conversion process.
  • Built custom ESLint and Stylelint rules, enforcing consistent coding standards across the team and improving overall code quality.
  • Directed more than a couple of initiatives, smoothly integrating new features into web applications and consistently delivering high-quality improvements.
  • Helped develop UI components for public use, including well-designed APIs and well-written documentation in Storybook.
  • Kept code at a high-quality standard by running detailed unit tests and debugging with Jest and Playwright, which cut down on bugs and made the system more reliable.
  • Migrated the codebase to adopt an efficient design system, improving UI consistency, making the code easier to maintain, and streamlining development across the platform.
  • Conducted in-depth pull request reviews, code reviews, and unit and end-to-end testing, ensuring high-quality code and functionality.
  • Ensured web accessibility by implementing WCAG guidelines, conducting audits, and making adjustments to improve user usability.
  • Implemented cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness, providing a consistent experience for users across different devices and platforms.
Technologies: HTML5, CSS, SCSS, Tailwind CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Web Development, Front-end, Jest, React Testing Library, Styled-components, Playwright, Cypress, System Design, Google Analytics, Google Analytics 4, Monorepos, Yarn, Front-end Development, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Figma, Manual Testing, Cross-browser Testing, Web Accessibility, Next.js

Front-end Engineer

2021 - 2022
Singular
  • Enhanced the front-end of Singular's gaming platform, boosting lead acquisition through optimized user experience and improved conversion flows.
  • Tracked and resolved bugs, wrote comprehensive unit tests, and conducted regular code reviews, significantly improving project quality, stability, and maintainability.
  • Achieved accessibility compliance and optimized performance, resulting in faster load times, enhanced cross-browser compatibility, and a seamless user experience.
  • Managed project documentation and streamlined team communication, ensuring clarity and alignment on project goals and timelines.
Technologies: HTML5, CSS, SCSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, RxJS, NgRx, NGXS, Jest, Figma, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Front-end Development, Manual Testing

Experience

UI Components Library for Toptal

This project involved building a UI library that improved consistency across multiple public pages. I created and implemented a design system with React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS, creating reusable components and utility functions that helped deliver high-quality digital products faster and more consistently on public pages.

Public Pages Redesign for Toptal

I redesigned public-facing pages to match the new design system, ensuring they were more user-friendly and accessible to everyone. The project involved improving navigation for all users, including those with disabilities, and ensuring the pages worked smoothly across different devices and browsers.

Design System for Toptal's Public Pages

This project entailed implementing a new design system to speed up the development process, ensuring everything stayed consistent and easier to maintain. I integrated reusable components from the design system into the project, fixed compatibility issues, and optimized styles and layouts for better cross-browser performance.

Education

2019 - 2022

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Business and Technology University (BTU) - Tbilisi, Georgia

2017 - 2018

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Fraser International College - Vancouver, Canada

Certifications

APRIL 2021 - PRESENT

3D Design

Smart Fish

MAY 2020 - PRESENT

UX Research and Strategy

DesignLab

NOVEMBER 2019 - PRESENT

Front-end Development Bootcamp

Israeli Techub

Skills

Libraries/APIs

React, React Testing Library, Node.js, RxJS, NgRx, NGXS, Playwright

Tools

Maxon Cinema 4D, Figma, Google Analytics

Paradigms

Unit Testing, Code Refactoring, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Manual Testing

Languages

HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, SCSS, TypeScript

Frameworks

Chrome, Angular, Jest, Tailwind CSS, Cypress, Yarn, Next.js

Platforms

Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Storyblok

Storage

LokiJS

Other

Windows 11, 3D Design, User Experience (UX), User Research, UX Research, UX Strategy, Front-end Development, Web Development, Front-end, Styled-components, System Design, Google Analytics 4, Monorepos, Cross-browser Testing, Web Accessibility, Software Development, Happo, Responsive Design, Storybook, Computer Science

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