Remote/Contract role focusing on authentication & security: implemented JWT-based authentication with automatic token refresh using custom Axios interceptors; designed API architecture with a signed Axios instance, and a request/response interceptor chain to avoid duplicate auth logic. Built dashboards with real-time data, cursor-based pagination, and protected routes; deployed backend on MongoDB Atlas (Express/Node.js) with CORS and proxy configurations for multi-origin environments. Contributed to Bookie Chat Authentication System and related components; leveraged Framer Motion for UI motion and Tailwind for styling.

Frontend Engineer at URSA Technologies

August 1, 2025 - January 20, 2026

Built a landing page using React with a Figma prototype as guide; ensured responsive design across all screen sizes. Implemented API integration for signup, login, and file uploads; integrated Socket.IO for AI chat space. Architected frontend with lazy loading, created a dashboard, and implemented protected routes with CI/CD merge requests. Implemented custom React Hooks for authentication (including token refresh) and automatic retry logic for 403/401 errors; standardized API fetch methods and Axios interceptors; used Redux for state management, Tailwind for styling, and Framer Motion for smooth UI transitions.

Frontend Engineer at USA Technologies

August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026

Developed a responsive landing page using React and Tailwind CSS guided by a Figma prototype. Implemented signup/login flows with existing APIs, file uploads, and Socket.IO for an AI chat space. Architected frontend with lazy loading to improve page routing and created a dashboard with a scalable codebase. Implemented protected routes for authorized pages, and integrated CI/CD workflows. Built components and a dashboard with strong state management using Redux; implemented dual API integration via Axios, centralized error handling, and cookie-based auth. Created a social feed UI with engagement features, and ensured type safety with TypeScript interfaces across modules. Implemented secure credential handling and automatic logout on authentication failure, with React Router navigation. Used Vite + React, Framer Motion for animations, and Tailwind CSS for a responsive UI.