Karen Hakobyan

Led software development initiative as subject matter expert and primary point-of-contact for project management staff. Trained and mentored junior developers in React Native and worked to improve overall team performance. Collaborated with project managers, developers, QA, and customers to resolve issues and ensure project success.

Developed a web/desktop chat client using Electron with native OS integrations (tray, context menus, notifications) and ensured cross-platform performance. Optimized frontend performance through bundle size reduction, lazy loading, image caching, and efficient network and state handling. Led the team’s technical workflow, maintaining code quality via structured PR reviews, CI/CD, semantic versioning, and clear branching. Implemented secure development practices including runtime logging, error tracking, and security testing for production readiness. Built a mobile chat app with end-to-end encryption and MLS-style secure group/private messaging. Directed development of a high-performance mobile VPN app (iOS/Android) with WireGuard-based backend, dynamic tunneling, IPv6/IPv4 support, and secure DNS, optimized for speed and battery life. Resolved encryption flows, VPN handshakes, and socket reliability under unstable networks, improving security and stability.

Led software development as a subject matter expert and primary point-of-contact for project management staff. Trained and mentored junior developers, teaching skills in React Native and improving overall team performance. Collaborated with project managers, developers, QA and customers to resolve issues and deliver on project goals. Tech stack included React Native, React, TypeScript, NodeJS, GraphQL, Redux, Lottie; AWS, Firebase.