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I'm George Barbu, an Engineering Team Lead and Technical Manager with 10+ years guiding high-traffic frontend platforms (React, Next.js) through migrations, performance gains, and delivery acceleration. I partner with product leaders to translate business goals into scalable engineering execution, and I specialize in React/Next.js monorepos, architecture decisions, and platform scalability. I'm passionate about mentoring teams, building robust processes, and delivering with quality. Outside of work I lead NGO initiatives in Andalusia, helping expats integrate and supporting families through community programs.…I'm George Barbu, an Engineering Team Lead and Technical Manager with 10+ years guiding high-traffic frontend platforms (React, Next.js) through migrations, performance gains, and delivery acceleration. I partner with product leaders to translate business goals into scalable engineering execution, and I specialize in React/Next.js monorepos, architecture decisions, and platform scalability. I'm passionate about mentoring teams, building robust processes, and delivering with quality. Outside of work I lead NGO initiatives in Andalusia, helping expats integrate and supporting families through community programs.

George Barbu

Front-End Developer, Full Stack Developer, Web Developer, +4

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I'm George Barbu, an Engineering Team Lead and Technical Manager with 10+ years guiding high-traffic frontend platforms (React, Next.js) through migrations, performance gains, and delivery acceleration. I partner with product leaders to translate business goals into scalable engineering execution, and I specialize in React/Next.js monorepos, architecture decisions, and platform scalability. I'm passionate about mentoring teams, building robust processes, and delivering with quality. Outside of work I lead NGO initiatives in Andalusia, helping expats integrate and supporting families through community programs.…I'm George Barbu, an Engineering Team Lead and Technical Manager with 10+ years guiding high-traffic frontend platforms (React, Next.js) through migrations, performance gains, and delivery acceleration. I partner with product leaders to translate business goals into scalable engineering execution, and I specialize in React/Next.js monorepos, architecture decisions, and platform scalability. I'm passionate about mentoring teams, building robust processes, and delivering with quality. Outside of work I lead NGO initiatives in Andalusia, helping expats integrate and supporting families through community programs.

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I’m George Barbu, an Engineering Team Lead and Technical Manager with 10+ years guiding high-traffic frontend platforms (React, Next.js) through migrations, performance gains, and delivery acceleration. I partner with product leaders to translate business goals into scalable engineering execution, and I specialize in React/Next.js monorepos, architecture decisions, and platform scalability.

I’m passionate about mentoring teams, building robust processes, and delivering with quality. Outside of work I lead NGO initiatives in Andalusia, helping expats integrate and supporting families through community programs.

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Spanish; Castilian

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Work Experience

Lead Frontend Engineer at Liquidity Media

January 1, 2025 - Present

Led a high-performing team of 4, scaling React/Next.js within a monorepo setup, focusing on clean, maintainable architecture. Delivered robust, test-driven TypeScript code, driving UX with A/B testing and data insights. Collaborated with C-suite to align frontend strategy through AWS integration and design systems. Spearheaded the migration of a legacy platform despite limited documentation, ensuring continuity and system stability.

Full Stack Developer at Kindred Group

December 31, 2025 - October 17, 2025

Led full-cycle development of complex web applications, ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions. Spearheaded Docker-based deployments, streamlining development and deployment pipelines. Modernized the asset management system for enhanced performance and maintainability.

Frontend Engineer at Entain

December 31, 2021 - October 17, 2025

Refactored a Landing Pages Platform, reducing creation time by over 90%. Provided leadership, guide teams, and ensure best practices. Refactored the WordPress blog for a 95% boost in page speed.

Full Stack Developer at Go Wild Gaming

December 31, 2017 - October 17, 2025

Shifted from coordination to deepen full-stack expertise. Led a delivery team of 5 people. Played a role in architecture and development.

Tech Lead at Go Wild Gaming

December 31, 2018 - October 17, 2025

Promoted to define and lead frontend and system architecture.

Frontend Engineer at Go Wild Gaming

December 31, 2019 - October 17, 2025

Led front-end engineering for Go Wild Gaming platforms.

Programming Intern at The XP Group

December 31, 2014 - October 17, 2025

Enhanced the existing Learning Management System (LMS).

Web Developer

December 31, 2009 - October 17, 2025

Early-career web development work including reliability and performance improvements for web applications.

President at Expat Experience and Andalusia Diversity Alliance (NGO)

January 1, 2024 - Present

Facilitated expat integration in Andalusia, fostering cultural understanding and inclusivity. Created programs to enhance expat social lives through workshops, events, and community outreach.

Director at AMPA – Parents Association NGO

January 1, 2024 - Present

Led a group of 180+ members to foster collaboration and support among parents of school children. Organized initiatives and events aimed at enhancing educational and extracurricular opportunities for students.

Lead Frontend Engineer at Liquidity Media

January 1, 2025 - November 6, 2025

Frontend Engineer at Kindred Group

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Led frontend initiatives, provided leadership and ensured best practices. Refactored a Landing Pages Platform, reducing creation time by over 90%.

Tech Lead at Gowild Gaming

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Promoted to define and lead frontend and system architecture.

Full Stack Developer at Gowild Gaming

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Shifted from coordination to deepen full-stack expertise.

Project Team Lead at Gowild Gaming

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Initially brought in to lead a delivery team of 5 people.

Programming Intern at The EXP Group

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Enhanced the existing Learning Management System (LMS).

President at NGO Experience and Alusia Diversity Alliance

January 1, 2024 - November 6, 2025

Facilitated expat integration in Andalusia, fostering cultural understanding and inclusivity. Created programs to enhance expat social life through workshops, events, and community outreach.

Director at AMPA – Parents' Association NGO

January 1, 2024 - November 6, 2025

Engineering Team Lead / Frontend Engineering Manager at Liquidity Media

January 1, 2025 - Present

Lead a frontend engineering team of 4 engineers across 2 product streams, define development standards, conduct performance reviews, and coach. Own technical roadmap and guide architectural decisions across a React/Next.js monorepo, improving scalability and maintainability. Partnered with C-level leadership to translate revenue and growth goals into frontend platform strategy and delivery execution. Introduced new engineering processes and QA improvements, increasing development velocity by 20% and reducing production bugs. Contributed to talent acquisition by evaluating candidates and designing a frontend technical assessment integrated into the hiring process.

Full Stack Developer (Lead Contributor & Mentor) at Kindred Group

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Served as technical owner for major customer-facing web applications, supporting thousands of daily users while improving reliability and delivery speed.

Front End Engineer – Acting Staff-Level Contributor at Entain

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Acted as staff-level contributor reporting to Head of Product to influence frontend strategy and roadmap execution. Led refactoring of the landing-page platform using Vue.js, optimising architecture and reducing creation time by 90%. Achieved 95% performance improvement of WordPress blog through advanced optimisation techniques.

Web Developer at Entain

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Enhanced performance, scalability, and security of web applications. Built Microapps with complex animations for promotions. Collaborated with product and content teams for smooth integrations.

Tech Lead at GoWild Gaming

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Defined frontend and system architecture; directed migration of the platform from MicroGaming to Finnplay, achieving a seamless transition. Regularly aligned technical strategy with emerging industry trends for competitive advantage.

Full Stack Developer at GoWild Gaming

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017

Shifted from coordination to deepen full-stack expertise. Implemented dynamic UI components using AngularJS and optimized front-end performance. Collaborated with designers and product teams to deliver responsive and accessible user experiences.

Project Team Lead at GoWild Gaming

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015

Backend & APIs focus with Node.js, PHP, GraphQL, REST, SQL (MySQL/MongoDB). Responsible for DevOps & Platforms using Docker, AWS, CI/CD, Jenkins, GitLab, Cloudflare; applied Scrum/Kanban and A/B testing to delivery.

President at Andalusia Diversity Alliance

January 1, 2024 - Present

Leading NGO supporting expat integration in Andalusia. Developed programs to enhance expat social life through workshops, events, and community outreach.

Director at AMP A – Parents' Association NGO

January 1, 2024 - Present

Leading a group of 180+ members to foster collaboration and support among parents of school children. Organized initiatives and events to enhance educational and extracurricular opportunities.

Frontend Engineer (Engineering Team Lead) at Liquidity Media

January 1, 2025 - Present

Lead a frontend engineering team of 4 engineers across 2 product streams serving high-traffic marketing platforms, defining development standards, conducting performance reviews, and coaching. Own technical roadmap and guide architectural decisions across a React/Next.js monorepo, improving scalability and maintainability. Partnered with C-level leadership to translate revenue and growth goals into frontend platform strategy and delivery execution. Introduced new engineering processes and QA improvements, increasing development velocity by 20% and reducing production bugs. Contributed to talent acquisition by evaluating candidates and designing a frontend technical assessment now integrated into the hiring process.

Project Team Lead at Backend & APIs

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015

Led backend & APIs project team; Node.js, PHP, GraphQL, REST, SQL (MySQL/MongoDB). DevOps & Platforms: Docker, AWS, CI/CD, Jenkins, GitLab, Cloudflare. Applied Scrum, Kanban, Jira; Technical Roadmap planning; Change Management; supported A/B testing.