Frontend Engineer with 9+ years of experience building, migrating, and refactoring production React and Next.js applications. Skilled in inheriting existing codebases, identifying technical debt, and restoring UI components to improve structure, maintainability, and visual polish. Strong expertise in responsive design, CSS, component architecture, state management, and cross-device consistency. Available for long-term product engagement with a preference for sustained ownership over one-off work, with familiarity in web3 concepts such as wallet integration and blockchain-connected frontends.

HITARTH PATEL

Frontend Engineer with 9+ years of experience building, migrating, and refactoring production React and Next.js applications. Skilled in inheriting existing codebases, identifying technical debt, and restoring UI components to improve structure, maintainability, and visual polish. Strong expertise in responsive design, CSS, component architecture, state management, and cross-device consistency. Available for long-term product engagement with a preference for sustained ownership over one-off work, with familiarity in web3 concepts such as wallet integration and blockchain-connected frontends.

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Frontend Engineer with 9+ years of experience building, migrating, and refactoring production React and Next.js applications. Skilled in inheriting existing codebases, identifying technical debt, and restoring UI components to improve structure, maintainability, and visual polish.

Strong expertise in responsive design, CSS, component architecture, state management, and cross-device consistency. Available for long-term product engagement with a preference for sustained ownership over one-off work, with familiarity in web3 concepts such as wallet integration and blockchain-connected frontends.

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Work Experience

Frontend Engineer & Migration Specialist at Digitalrooar & Private Clients
November 1, 2023 - Present
Took ownership of existing React and Next.js codebases by auditing structure, identifying missing components and technical debt, and restoring/refactoring frontend applications to production quality. Led React-to-Next.js migration including route restructuring, SSR/SSG rendering strategy selection, and hydration debugging. Resolved responsive layout and cross-device rendering issues using modern CSS patterns (Flexbox/Grid). Restored and rebuilt missed or broken UI components by reverse-engineering design intent and applying UI/UX best practices. Refactored component architecture for separation of concerns and maintainability with TypeScript typing and modular patterns. Integrated REST/GraphQL APIs, third-party services, and authentication providers (OAuth 2.0, JWT). Implemented performance improvements (code splitting, lazy loading, image optimization, Core Web Vitals) and collaborated with product/design/backend teams in long-term product engagements.
Senior Frontend Consultant at Project to Project, Freelancer, Canada
November 1, 2023 - Present
Built scalable React/Next.js platforms with reusable component libraries adopted across client ecosystems. Designed developer tooling and monorepo structures to improve consistency and velocity. Optimized CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Docker, reducing build times and deployment errors. Conducted performance audits and monitoring integration, driving 40%+ improvement in load times. Mentored developers on platform architecture, testing practices, and design system adoption.
Frontend Technology Lead at Infosys Limited, India
October 1, 2023 - September 10, 2025
Led frontend design & development projects, balancing UI/UX principles with technical feasibility. Developed wireframes, prototypes, and design flows in Figma to improve client engagement and adoption. Built responsive, accessible web applications using HTML, CSS, SCSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and Salesforce Commerce Cloud. Conducted code reviews, testing, and deployment workflows to ensure maintainable, semantic code. Partnered with backend teams to deliver seamless full-stack solutions. Increased team productivity by 40% through strong collaboration and Agile practices.
Application Support & Platform Lead — Frontend Engineering at Infosys Limited
April 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023
Led a team of 8 engineers maintaining and enhancing large-scale React.js + TypeScript enterprise applications. Inherited existing codebases and drove systematic refactoring, architectural improvements, and component standardization. Diagnosed and resolved production React rendering issues, state management bugs, and performance bottlenecks, using Elasticsearch and SQL for root-cause analysis. Built modular, reusable component libraries and enforced design system standards to eliminate UI inconsistencies across a multi-team platform. Managed application state using Redux and React Context, integrated REST and GraphQL APIs with robust async/error handling patterns, and collaborated cross-functionally in Agile sprints. Led code reviews and contributed to architecture decisions for long-term platform stability.
Sr. Frontend Developer at Addonblue, Remote, USA
April 1, 2022 - September 10, 2025
Designed and developed custom WordPress and Salesforce CMS themes using HTML, SCSS, and JavaScript. Executed full website redesigns with improved UX flows, navigation, and SEO optimization. Created interactive animations and motion designs (CSS transitions, GSAP) to enhance user engagement. Built reusable UI components in React, reducing development time by 30%. Provided UX consultation to clients, aligning business needs with design feasibility.
Frontend Engineer — React.js Platforms at Addonblue
October 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Built and maintained React.js web applications for 65+ client implementations, resolving layout, responsive design, and component issues across browsers and devices. Debugged and refactored inherited frontend codebases by eliminating technical debt, fixing CSS inconsistencies, and restoring broken UI components. Integrated Google Tag Manager, analytics platforms, and third-party APIs; resolved authentication flow failures and API integration bugs in distributed environments. Wrote component documentation and guides that reduced recurring issues by 30% and improved team understanding of inherited codebases.
Sr. HTML Developer at Uplers Solutions Pvt. Ltd., India
October 1, 2021 - September 10, 2025
Specialized in WordPress development with custom themes and templates for global clients. Implemented UX processes including wireframes, personas, and design flows to improve user satisfaction. Ensured WCAG 2.0 accessibility compliance and optimized site performance. Integrated REST APIs for dynamic data-driven experiences. Collaborated with cross-functional teams, practicing Agile methodology. Mentored 25+ junior developers in frontend and UX best practices.
Sr. Frontend Developer → HTML Developer at Uplers Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
October 1, 2016 - October 1, 2021
Delivered and maintained complex JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3/SASS web applications for an international client portfolio. Specialized in resolving responsive design issues and cross-browser inconsistencies, enforcing WCAG 2.0 and W3C compliance. Led frontend architecture and component library decisions across multiple client projects and mentored 25+ developers on refactoring practices and maintainable code design. Supported long-running client implementations through iterative enhancements and quality improvements.
Jr. HTML Developer at Datatech Computers Pvt. Ltd., India
October 1, 2016 - September 10, 2025
Designed responsive, accessible landing pages with improved navigation and UX. Translated wireframes into functional web templates. Boosted web traffic by optimizing user flows and cross-browser compatibility.
Junior Frontend Developer at Webential (formerly Datatech Media Pty Ltd)
August 1, 2015 - October 1, 2016
Developed and debugged responsive web solutions across WordPress, Magento, PHP MVC, and .NET. Built foundations in codebase analysis, cross-browser testing, and quality assurance.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering at Gujarat Technology University, Ahmedabad, India
June 1, 2011 - April 1, 2015
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering at Gujarat Technology University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

React.js Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025
SASS Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025

Industry Experience

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

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