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I'm a frontend-leaning software engineer based in Manchester, UK, proficient with React, React Native, and modern web technologies. I also have hands-on backend experience with Go, Node.js, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis. I'm currently shaping scalable frontend solutions at Gather Insights, establishing reusable component libraries and frontend patterns, and collaborating with product, design, and backend teams to translate complex requirements into intuitive user experiences. I place a strong emphasis on code quality, testing (Jest, Vitest, Cypress), and performance optimization.…I'm a frontend-leaning software engineer based in Manchester, UK, proficient with React, React Native, and modern web technologies. I also have hands-on backend experience with Go, Node.js, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis. I'm currently shaping scalable frontend solutions at Gather Insights, establishing reusable component libraries and frontend patterns, and collaborating with product, design, and backend teams to translate complex requirements into intuitive user experiences. I place a strong emphasis on code quality, testing (Jest, Vitest, Cypress), and performance optimization.

Kez Anwar

Front-End Developer, Web Developer, Full Stack Developer, +1

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I'm a frontend-leaning software engineer based in Manchester, UK, proficient with React, React Native, and modern web technologies. I also have hands-on backend experience with Go, Node.js, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis. I'm currently shaping scalable frontend solutions at Gather Insights, establishing reusable component libraries and frontend patterns, and collaborating with product, design, and backend teams to translate complex requirements into intuitive user experiences. I place a strong emphasis on code quality, testing (Jest, Vitest, Cypress), and performance optimization.…I'm a frontend-leaning software engineer based in Manchester, UK, proficient with React, React Native, and modern web technologies. I also have hands-on backend experience with Go, Node.js, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis. I'm currently shaping scalable frontend solutions at Gather Insights, establishing reusable component libraries and frontend patterns, and collaborating with product, design, and backend teams to translate complex requirements into intuitive user experiences. I place a strong emphasis on code quality, testing (Jest, Vitest, Cypress), and performance optimization.

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I’m a frontend-leaning software engineer based in Manchester, UK, proficient with React, React Native, and modern web technologies. I also have hands-on backend experience with Go, Node.js, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis.

I’m currently shaping scalable frontend solutions at Gather Insights, establishing reusable component libraries and frontend patterns, and collaborating with product, design, and backend teams to translate complex requirements into intuitive user experiences. I place a strong emphasis on code quality, testing (Jest, Vitest, Cypress), and performance optimization.

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React Developer at Gather Insights

September 1, 2023 - Present

Architecting scalable frontend solutions for web and mobile platforms using React, React Native, and TypeScript. Leading technical decisions on component architecture, state management, and performance optimization. Establishing reusable component libraries and frontend patterns to improve development velocity. Collaborating with product, design, and backend teams to translate complex requirements into intuitive user experiences. Contributing to technical roadmap planning and architectural decisions. Writing unit tests with Jest and Vitest and end-to-end tests with Cypress to ensure code quality and reliability.

Frontend Developer at J B Cole

July 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023

Delivering high-quality web and mobile applications under tight agency deadlines across diverse client projects. Architecting React dashboards and React Native apps from scoping through deployment. Pioneering headless CMS architecture using WordPress with Next.js SSG for high-performance marketing sites. Onboarding onto legacy Django and WordPress projects to deliver frontend improvements. Translating client requirements into technical solutions within fast-paced agency timelines. Collaborating with designers and project managers to scope and estimate frontend work.

Frontend Developer at JustLend

January 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021

Dragons Den feature; building responsive interfaces and implementing features from Figma. Developing and maintaining a modular React component library for consistent UI patterns. Implementing Mixpanel analytics to measure user engagement and conversion funnels. Collaborating with backend developers to integrate RESTful APIs and manage application state. Iterating on user journeys with product and design teams.

CTO / Co-Founder at Foodie

September 1, 2022 - Present

Mobile app helping users discover local restaurants and discount deals. Led frontend development using React Native, Expo/EAS, TailwindRN, ReactJS, Material UI; backend using Node.js, Express, MongoDB. Guided product roadmap and design, oversaw devops and deployment.