Vijay Pushkin

UI Engineer crafting exceptional frontend experiences with React & TypeScript. Passionate about building scalable, performant interfaces that users love.

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About Me

I'm a passionate UI Engineer with expertise in modern frontend technologies. I specialize in creating intuitive, performant user interfaces using React and TypeScript.

My approach combines technical excellence with design sensibility, ensuring that every component I build not only functions flawlessly but also provides an exceptional user experience.

I thrive in collaborative environments where I can contribute to architectural decisions and mentor other developers while continuously learning and growing.

Vijay Pushkin

Skills & Expertise

Frontend Development

Building modern, responsive web applications with cutting-edge technologies

ReactTypeScriptNext.jsJavaScript

Styling & Design

Creating beautiful, accessible interfaces with modern CSS and design systems

CSS3SassTailwindStyled Components

State Management

Managing complex application state with modern patterns and libraries

ReduxZustandReact QueryContext API

Testing & Quality

Ensuring reliability through comprehensive testing and code quality practices

JestTesting LibraryCypressESLint

Build Tools

Optimizing development workflows with modern build tools and bundlers

ViteWebpackRollup

Version Control

Collaborative development with Git and modern CI/CD practices

GitGitHubGitLabCI/CD

Featured Projects

E-Commerce Platform

Led frontend development for a scalable e-commerce platform serving 100k+ users. Implemented advanced filtering, real-time inventory updates, and seamless checkout flow.

ReactTypeScriptRedux ToolkitStripe API

Design System Library

Built and maintained a comprehensive design system used across multiple products. Improved development velocity by 40% and ensured consistent user experience.

ReactStorybookStyled ComponentsTypeScript

Analytics Dashboard

Developed real-time analytics dashboard with complex data visualizations. Handled large datasets efficiently while maintaining smooth user interactions.

ReactD3.jsWebSocketChart.js

Mobile-First SaaS App

Architected and built responsive SaaS application with offline capabilities. Optimized for performance across all device sizes and network conditions.

Next.jsPWAService WorkersTailwind CSS

Real-time Collaboration Tool

Built collaborative workspace with real-time editing, comments, and version control. Handled complex state synchronization across multiple users.

ReactSocket.ioOperational TransformTypeScript

Performance Optimization

Led performance optimization initiative that improved page load times by 60% and reduced bundle size by 45% across legacy React application.

ReactWebpackCode SplittingLighthouse

Professional Journey

Staff Software Engineer - Frontend

Stader Labs

Apr 2024 - Present

Sole frontend owner of a revenue-generating staking dApp across ETH, BNB, Polygon, and Hedera. Led migration to React 19 App Router, integrated WalletConnect v2, implemented server actions, and improved DX and observability. Mentored junior devs and managed multiple dApps.

Founding Frontend Developer

Haiko (Contract)

Sep 2023 - Jan 2024

Bootstrapped a full-featured Next.js app, implemented wallet support via starknet.js, and integrated Supabase, Discord bot, and GitHub app authentication with dynamic data visualizations.

Senior Frontend Developer

Slice (Blockchain Team)

Jan 2022 - Jul 2023

Migrated JS to TS, implemented wallet login, OG image generation, and established Micro Frontend Architecture for modularity and velocity in dApp development.

Senior Frontend Developer

Tezsure

Jul 2021 - Jan 2022

Led frontend for Tezos DeFi v2: developed farm/pool UI, integrated CTEZ, used Beacon API and DipDup indexer with AWS Lambda and Hasura Cloud.

Senior Frontend Developer

Axiata Digital Labs

Feb 2020 - Oct 2021

Angular expert on Celcom eStore. Created landing/checkout pages, added state with Akita, and led hotfixes and technical discussions. Mentored juniors.

Frontend Developer

Accendo Technologies

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

Created complex animated pages with Storybook and theming using MobX. Also developed a WebSocket backend in Laravel and led a team of 3 engineers.

Frontend Developer

MeyAstroLabs

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

Sole frontend engineer for internal product. Designed UX, implemented UI with React and Electron, and maintained the core boilerplate.

Let's Connect

I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, collaborating on interesting projects, or just chatting about frontend development.