Hi, I'm Chaitali Merai, a results-driven Senior Software Developer based in Kitchener, Canada. I have 8+ years of experience building user-centered, responsive, and accessible web apps using JavaScript, React, Next.js, and TypeScript. I excel in UI/UX design, data structures, API integration, and performance optimization. I have delivered e-commerce, SaaS, and logistics projects and collaborated with cross-functional teams. In my work, I mentor teammates, advocate for WCAG/AODA compliance, and build scalable architectures. I enjoy exploring AI-assisted tooling to boost productivity and quality. Hi, I’m passionate about crafting robust, secure, and maintainable software. I thrive in Agile environments, value feedback through code reviews, and love turning complex problems into elegant solutions.

Chaitali Merai

Hi, I'm Chaitali Merai, a results-driven Senior Software Developer based in Kitchener, Canada. I have 8+ years of experience building user-centered, responsive, and accessible web apps using JavaScript, React, Next.js, and TypeScript. I excel in UI/UX design, data structures, API integration, and performance optimization. I have delivered e-commerce, SaaS, and logistics projects and collaborated with cross-functional teams. In my work, I mentor teammates, advocate for WCAG/AODA compliance, and build scalable architectures. I enjoy exploring AI-assisted tooling to boost productivity and quality. Hi, I’m passionate about crafting robust, secure, and maintainable software. I thrive in Agile environments, value feedback through code reviews, and love turning complex problems into elegant solutions.

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Hi, I’m Chaitali Merai, a results-driven Senior Software Developer based in Kitchener, Canada. I have 8+ years of experience building user-centered, responsive, and accessible web apps using JavaScript, React, Next.js, and TypeScript. I excel in UI/UX design, data structures, API integration, and performance optimization. I have delivered e-commerce, SaaS, and logistics projects and collaborated with cross-functional teams. In my work, I mentor teammates, advocate for WCAG/AODA compliance, and build scalable architectures. I enjoy exploring AI-assisted tooling to boost productivity and quality.

Hi, I’m passionate about crafting robust, secure, and maintainable software. I thrive in Agile environments, value feedback through code reviews, and love turning complex problems into elegant solutions.

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Language

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Work Experience

Freelance Software Developer at Zestbrains Pvt. Ltd
March 1, 2023 - Present
Delivered 5+ freelance projects in eCommerce, logistics, and SaaS domains using React.js and Next.js with optimized algorithms for dynamic filtering, search, and pagination. Implemented secure authentication for multi-tenant platforms using JWT and Firebase Auth. Built CMS platforms in PHP/WordPress with third-party API and payment gateway integrations; deployed on AWS with CI/CD pipelines; collaborated with overseas stakeholders in Agile sprints and leveraged AI tools to boost productivity.
Senior Software Engineer at Green Apex Technolabs
February 1, 2023 - September 16, 2025
Led development of Yup.gg, integrating social APIs (Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, Twitter) and implemented queue-based data processing. Built scalable frontends with React.js (Hooks, Context API, Zustand) and Angular (v10+). Implemented TypeScript-based architecture, migrated to a Micro Frontend setup with Webpack Module Federation, and delivered accessible UI with Tailwind CSS, Styled Components, and Material UI. Improved load times with lazy loading and memoization (~35%), and built a shared UI component library (Storybook). Implemented secure auth flows (JWT, OAuth2).
Senior Web Developer at Zestbrains Pvt. Ltd
August 1, 2021 - September 16, 2025
Developed and maintained 10+ full-stack web apps for clients in retail, healthcare, education, and logistics using Angular, React.js, and Bootstrap. Built SPAs with router-based navigation, lazy modules, and robust forms; applied Atomic Design with reusable components; created responsive frontends from Figma/Adobe XD; optimized performance with asynchronous data fetching and dynamic imports; migrated legacy jQuery/PHP UIs to modern React components; implemented secure auth flows (JWT/OAuth) and mentored juniors.
Frontend Developer at Jellynut Technology
December 1, 2019 - September 16, 2025
Designed and developed user-centric interfaces using React, Material UI, and Styled Components; implemented responsive design and W3C-compliant UX; built reusable components and migrated from older libraries to modern React patterns. Gained experience with Firebase features including push notifications and Google Maps integration.
Freelance Software Developer at Zestbrains Pvt. Ltd
March 1, 2023 - Present
Delivered 5+ freelance projects in eCommerce, logistics, and SaaS domains using React.js and Next.js with optimized algorithm design for dynamic filtering, search, and pagination. Created secure authentication flows using JWT and Firebase Auth for multi-tenant platforms. Built scalable PHP/WordPress CMS integrations with third-party APIs and payments, focused on efficient data handling using suitable data structures. Deployed apps on AWS (EC2, RDS, S3) with CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions. Collaborated with overseas stakeholders in Agile sprints, providing weekly demos, documentation, and architecture proposals.
Senior Software Engineer at Green Apex Technolabs
February 28, 2023 - September 16, 2025
Led development of Yup.gg, integrating social APIs (Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, Twitter) using queue-based data structures for efficient feed processing. Built and maintained scalable frontends with React.js (Hooks, Context API, Zustand) and Angular (v10+), with advanced routing and reactive forms. Engineered TypeScript-based architecture improving type safety and error handling. Migrated legacy frontend codebases to Micro Frontend architecture using Webpack Module Federation. Implemented responsive, accessible UIs with Tailwind CSS, Styled Components, and Material UI, optimized for WCAG/AODA compliance. Applied lazy loading, memoization, and bundle splitting to improve load times (~35%). Developed shared UI component libraries (npm + Storybook). Integrated secure auth flows (JWT, OAuth2).
Senior Web Developer at Zestbrains Pvt. Ltd
August 31, 2021 - September 16, 2025
Developed and maintained 10+ full-stack web applications for clients across retail, healthcare, education, and logistics using Angular, React.js, and Bootstrap. Delivered SPAs with router-based navigation, lazy modules, and form validation. Applied Atomic Design for reusable components and built responsive UIs from Figma/Adobe XD. Optimized performance with async data fetching and dynamic imports. Refactored legacy jQuery and PHP UIs into modern React components. Built secure, modular auth flows with JWT/OAuth and state machines. Mentored junior developers and conducted code reviews. Applied DSA concepts in UI features.
Frontend Developer at Jellynut Technology
December 31, 2019 - September 16, 2025
Designed and developed user-centric interfaces using React, Material UI, and Styled Components. Built responsive layouts, learned SCSS, and adhered to W3C standards. Implemented Firebase for push notifications, Google Maps, and analytics integrations. Collaborated on projects with a focus on AI-assisted tooling to streamline development.

Education

Web Development at Conestoga College
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Web Development Diploma at Conestoga College
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) at VNSGU, Gujarat, India
January 1, 2011 - April 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Healthcare, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics