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Hi, I’m Pinto Manuel, a mid-level Frontend and Full Stack Developer based in Cape Town, with 5+ years of experience building responsive, high-performance web applications using React.js, Next.js, and TypeScript, while also crafting robust backend services with .NET Core and Node.js, connected to PostgreSQL and MongoDB. I’m passionate about clean architecture, performance optimization, accessibility, and delivering delightful user experiences. I thrive in cross-functional Agile teams, mentor junior developers, and take pride in delivering scalable, maintainable code and measurable improvements, such as a 35% frontend performance increase on previous projects.…Hi, I’m Pinto Manuel, a mid-level Frontend and Full Stack Developer based in Cape Town, with 5+ years of experience building responsive, high-performance web applications using React.js, Next.js, and TypeScript, while also crafting robust backend services with .NET Core and Node.js, connected to PostgreSQL and MongoDB. I’m passionate about clean architecture, performance optimization, accessibility, and delivering delightful user experiences. I thrive in cross-functional Agile teams, mentor junior developers, and take pride in delivering scalable, maintainable code and measurable improvements, such as a 35% frontend performance increase on previous projects.

Pinto Manuel

Front-End Developer, Full Stack Developer, Web Developer, +2

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Hi, I’m Pinto Manuel, a mid-level Frontend and Full Stack Developer based in Cape Town, with 5+ years of experience building responsive, high-performance web applications using React.js, Next.js, and TypeScript, while also crafting robust backend services with .NET Core and Node.js, connected to PostgreSQL and MongoDB. I’m passionate about clean architecture, performance optimization, accessibility, and delivering delightful user experiences. I thrive in cross-functional Agile teams, mentor junior developers, and take pride in delivering scalable, maintainable code and measurable improvements, such as a 35% frontend performance increase on previous projects.…Hi, I’m Pinto Manuel, a mid-level Frontend and Full Stack Developer based in Cape Town, with 5+ years of experience building responsive, high-performance web applications using React.js, Next.js, and TypeScript, while also crafting robust backend services with .NET Core and Node.js, connected to PostgreSQL and MongoDB. I’m passionate about clean architecture, performance optimization, accessibility, and delivering delightful user experiences. I thrive in cross-functional Agile teams, mentor junior developers, and take pride in delivering scalable, maintainable code and measurable improvements, such as a 35% frontend performance increase on previous projects.

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Hi, I’m Pinto Manuel, a mid-level Frontend and Full Stack Developer based in Cape Town, with 5+ years of experience building responsive, high-performance web applications using React.js, Next.js, and TypeScript, while also crafting robust backend services with .NET Core and Node.js, connected to PostgreSQL and MongoDB. I’m passionate about clean architecture, performance optimization, accessibility, and delivering delightful user experiences. I thrive in cross-functional Agile teams, mentor junior developers, and take pride in delivering scalable, maintainable code and measurable improvements, such as a 35% frontend performance increase on previous projects.

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Work Experience

Frontend Developer (React.js & React Native) at WordApp

October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025

Developed and maintained responsive web and mobile applications using React.js and React Native, delivering a consistent and optimized user experience across platforms. Improved frontend performance and state management with React Query, reducing redundant API calls and enhancing real-time data synchronization. Designed modular, reusable UI components with Tailwind CSS, containerized development and production builds with Docker, and collaborated with backend teams to integrate RESTful APIs, optimize data flows, and resolve bottlenecks. Implemented component-driven architecture with code splitting and lazy loading to improve scalability and maintainability. Participated in Agile ceremonies, conducted code reviews, and ensured high-quality delivery.

Frontend Developer at DeepAlert

December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Led frontend performance improvements by optimizing React rendering and refactoring Tailwind utilities, resulting in a 35% faster UI. Implemented lazy loading, route-based chunking, and Next.js dynamic imports, achieving a 70% reduction in initial page load times. Developed and maintained .NET Core APIs with PostgreSQL integration for high-volume data. Led WCAG accessibility improvements, increasing usability by 30%, and facilitated weekly sprint ceremonies while mentoring juniors, halving the team’s bug rate.

Frontend Developer at MWEB

December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023

Refactored large-scale React components and optimized GraphQL queries to reduce frontend rendering delays by 20%. Designed and deployed GraphQL APIs using Node.js to enable real-time communication between microservices and frontend layers, improving data fetch speeds by 40%. Collaborated with UX designers to overhaul key customer workflows, boosting post-deployment satisfaction scores by 20%. Diagnosed frontend issues with browser profiling tools and automated unit tests, decreasing critical production bugs by 25%. Introduced automated CI/CD pipelines on Vercel, reducing time-to-deploy for releases by 15%.

Frontend Web Developer at Fireworkx Internet

February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023

Adopted a mobile-first design approach using Tailwind CSS, improving cross-device performance and user interaction by 25%. Bridged frontend interfaces with MongoDB and MySQL databases via custom REST APIs, ensuring fast and accurate data delivery for multi-client web applications. Created a component library in React to improve consistency and reduce code duplication, cutting frontend-related bugs by 30%. Drove bi-weekly planning and retrospectives, ensuring efficient Agile delivery across cross-functional teams. Built and maintained a scalable UI system that improved new feature rollout time by 25%.

Frontend Web Developer at Sharenet

February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2022

Leveraged advanced React.js techniques and RESTful API integrations to reduce page load times by 25% on data-heavy dashboards. Partnered with backend engineers to enhance .NET API caching mechanisms, resulting in a 30% improvement in data retrieval performance. Decreased frontend defects by 40% through robust unit testing, snapshot testing, and peer-reviewed code practices. Revamped the mobile design architecture, improving user engagement and retention by 20%. Regularly interfaced with stakeholders to optimize frontend performance, contributing to a 35% system performance gain.

Full Stack Developer at Pisval Tech

February 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021

Developed end-to-end, data-driven applications using React.js on the frontend and Node.js with MongoDB on the backend. Designed secure, modular RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless integration between frontend UI and backend services. Worked closely with PMs and designers to ensure timely feature delivery under budget. Created responsive UIs for desktop and mobile, enhancing usability and conversions. Diagnosed performance issues using profiling tools to reduce latency and improve user satisfaction.

Frontend Developer Intern at Netmechanic Studio

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Designed static and dynamic frontend layouts using PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and Vanilla JavaScript for client sites. Optimized load times by 20% using best practices. Translated Figma wireframes into interactive, mobile-friendly pages and integrated with PHP backends to ensure a seamless full-stack experience. Participated in daily standups and client meetings in an Agile setup.