I'm Alexandra Uscat, a frontend/backend developer with a strong focus on React, React Native, TypeScript, and Node.js. I enjoy building robust web applications, mastering modern tooling (Vite, Jest, Playwright), and delivering high-quality software that performs well across platforms. I collaborate closely with product teams to turn ideas into polished, reliable solutions. Background in embedded systems brings me a practical, problem-solving approach to development. I value continuous learning, clean code, and building solutions that are scalable and maintainable.

Alexandra Uscat

I'm Alexandra Uscat, a frontend/backend developer with a strong focus on React, React Native, TypeScript, and Node.js. I enjoy building robust web applications, mastering modern tooling (Vite, Jest, Playwright), and delivering high-quality software that performs well across platforms. I collaborate closely with product teams to turn ideas into polished, reliable solutions. Background in embedded systems brings me a practical, problem-solving approach to development. I value continuous learning, clean code, and building solutions that are scalable and maintainable.

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I’m Alexandra Uscat, a frontend/backend developer with a strong focus on React, React Native, TypeScript, and Node.js. I enjoy building robust web applications, mastering modern tooling (Vite, Jest, Playwright), and delivering high-quality software that performs well across platforms. I collaborate closely with product teams to turn ideas into polished, reliable solutions.

Background in embedded systems brings me a practical, problem-solving approach to development. I value continuous learning, clean code, and building solutions that are scalable and maintainable.

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent

Work Experience

Frontend Developer at Hella (Forvia)
May 1, 2022 - June 30, 2024
Frontend/Full-Stack development using React, React Native, TypeScript and AWS; implemented component-based architecture with Tailwind CSS; integrated Cognito, S3, Lambda for authentication and serverless backend; built RESTful APIs with Node.js and MongoDB; led testing with Jest, React Testing Library and Playwright; collaborated with automotive clients including Hyundai, BMW, Volvo, and Stellantis.
Embedded Software Developer at Magneti Marelli
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Embedded systems development including bootloader, CANoe/CAPL UDS workflows; memory-efficient C/C++ code; contributed to full-stack tooling and data-driven dashboards using React/Node.js; WordPress backend administration; collaborated with delivery teams on data-related projects.
IT Consultant at FME S.R.L
July 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022
IT consultancy in Cluj-Napoca, contributing to embedded and software projects; backend/frontend integrations, customer support, and data-driven project work; WordPress site backend maintenance; collaborated with clients and delivery teams.
Frontend Developer (Contractor) at Various Clients
September 1, 2024 - March 1, 2026
Freelance/contractor frontend development focusing on React, React Native, TypeScript and AWS; building robust UI components, integrating REST APIs and cloud services; ongoing self-managed projects.
Frontend Developer at Hella (Forvia)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Frontend Developer (Contractor) delivering web and mobile interfaces using React, React Native, TypeScript and AWS services; implemented TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and REST APIs; tested with Playwright; integrated with backend and embedded teams; ensured pipeline quality and cross-stack compatibility.
Frontend Developer - Contractor at Hella (Forvia) / Timisoara S.R.L. (Partner - Prime Batteries)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Frontend and backend development using React, React Native, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind. Backend: Node.js, AWS (Lambda, S3, DynamoDB), REST APIs, MongoDB. UI testing with Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright. Build tools: Vite, PWA, HTTPS/SSL. Embedded firmware bootloader development and hardware integration activities; cross-stack collaboration with design and QA to ensure smooth integration.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Faculty of Automation and Computer Science
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor's degree at Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Faculty of Automation and Computer Science
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics