I am a hands-on web developer based in Pasadena, CA, with a track record of building and improving production web apps for startups, e-commerce brands, and web agencies. I specialize in modern JavaScript ecosystems (React, Next.js, Node.js) and crafting fast, accessible interfaces that scale. I thrive on collaborating with product teams, designers, and engineers to turn ideas into production-ready solutions, optimize performance, and deliver delightful user experiences.

Hrak Torosian

I am a hands-on web developer based in Pasadena, CA, with a track record of building and improving production web apps for startups, e-commerce brands, and web agencies. I specialize in modern JavaScript ecosystems (React, Next.js, Node.js) and crafting fast, accessible interfaces that scale. I thrive on collaborating with product teams, designers, and engineers to turn ideas into production-ready solutions, optimize performance, and deliver delightful user experiences.

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I am a hands-on web developer based in Pasadena, CA, with a track record of building and improving production web apps for startups, e-commerce brands, and web agencies. I specialize in modern JavaScript ecosystems (React, Next.js, Node.js) and crafting fast, accessible interfaces that scale.

I thrive on collaborating with product teams, designers, and engineers to turn ideas into production-ready solutions, optimize performance, and deliver delightful user experiences.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

UI Software Engineer at Windsor Fashions
September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2025
Developed and delivered reusable, user-facing components for a high-traffic Shopify ecommerce platform using React, JavaScript, SCSS, and Liquid. Improved critical page performance by reducing INP by ~66% through targeted optimizations and a refactor of legacy jQuery pages into modular, modern React components. Implemented new UI features and enhanced existing functionality with a focus on pixel-accurate design fidelity, scalability, and maintainability. Collaborated closely with business stakeholders, backend engineers, and UX designers to define feature behavior and deliver production-ready solutions that improved user experience and conversion rates.
Full Stack Engineer (Internal Tech) at Ruggable LLC
May 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Evaluated and defined improvements to the existing infrastructure, performance and user experience built in React / Next.js / Node.js / PostgreSQL. Built aesthetically pleasing and functionally flawless user experiences using Storybook and delivering React components. Released bug fixes and software improvements to aid day-to-day warehouse operations.
Front End Engineer at Levity Ecommerce / Ruggable
June 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Developed and maintained the ecommerce website for Levity’s online business using React components on Shopify Plus platform. Helped launch multiple sales throughout the year boosting the company's sales by over 30%. Delivered site improvements that reduced load times by up to 20% and improved conversion rate by up to 1%.
Developer at Haus
August 1, 2019 - December 1, 2020
Developed production web applications for client projects, collaborating with designers and engineers. Used modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Next.js, Three.js, jQuery) and authored modular styles with CSS/Sass; worked on a React/Next.js/Node.js stack with PostgreSQL.

Education

Software Engineering Immersive at General Assembly
March 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019
Math / Computer Science at Pasadena City College
February 1, 2018 - June 1, 2019

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services