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Hi, I’m Randy Torres, a results-driven front-end engineer with over 10 years of experience building fast, accessible, and visually impressive web and mobile experiences. I specialize in React and Next.js, and I enjoy blending marketing insight with technical expertise to deliver scalable, high-impact features.
I’ve led projects ranging from marketing websites to complex dashboards for web3 developers, and I thrive on optimizing UI performance and design systems. When I’m not coding, I’m passionate about blockchain, gamification, and advocating for developer communities.
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Work Experience
SOFTWARE ENGINEER at Quicknode
July 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023Played a pivotal role as a Senior Engineer, specializing in the architecture and implementation of scalable apps and services designed for high-traffic environments. Exercised full ownership over a diverse range of projects, including both consumer-facing and SaaS features. Led end-to-end development processes, from initial architecture to final implementation, ensuring robust and reliable solutions. Engaged in cross-team collaboration and maintained close relationships with leadership to align technical projects with strategic goals.
FOUNDER & DEVELOPER at UX Hype Inc.
February 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022Spearheaded client engagements, defining project scopes and crafting roadmaps that led to the successful delivery of web, mobile, and desktop applications across multiple sectors.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER at Aikon
July 1, 2019 - March 1, 2021Engineered a groundbreaking social login solution specifically designed for blockchain applications, leveraging core technologies like Node, React, and GraphQL. Gained hands-on experience with EOSIO, Ethereum, and Algorand blockchains.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER at Block.One
January 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019Took the lead in developing feature-rich web applications on the EOSIO blockchain, utilizing Javascript, React, and Apollo GraphQL. Established strong collaborations with UI/UX designers and backend developers to create seamless, user-centric web experiences.
FRONTEND DEVELOPER at Syndeca
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018Orchestrated the frontend development of an e-commerce platform serving high-profile clients like Nike and Nordstrom, utilizing technologies like JavaScript, Backbone.js, and Gulp. Drove the development and ongoing maintenance of an internal application built with React, TypeScript, Redux, and Webpack.
FOUNDER & DEVELOPER at Koder Labz
August 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017Acted as a catalyst for startups by guiding them from concept to market-ready MVPs, leveraging a diverse tech stack. Took charge of the full development lifecycle for web, mobile, and desktop applications, ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions.
Frontend Engineer at Finfare
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025Owned all marketing web properties (React + Next.js), launching 15+ responsive landing pages and microsites, reducing average go-live time from 2 weeks to under 4 days. Tuned performance to achieve Lighthouse scores above 95 on mobile and desktop, increasing organic traffic and improving ad Quality Scores. Led A/B experiments combining design and growth strategies, boosting paid ads conversion by 22%.
Senior Software Engineer at QuickNode
July 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023Led front-end architecture for dashboards serving over 1 million web3 developers; introduced micro-frontend pattern and zero-downtime deployments. Created a bundle-analysis pipeline that reduced JavaScript payloads by 30%, saving over $40K annually in CDN fees. Piloted company-wide adoption of TypeScript, significantly reducing production defects.
Founder / Lead Engineer at UX Hype Inc.
February 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022Bootstrapped an agency delivering web and mobile products for more than 20 clients, owning the entire process from discovery through design to delivery. Negotiated and executed projects totaling $450K while maintaining a 100% on-time delivery record.
Software Engineer at AIKON
July 1, 2019 - March 1, 2021Developed a blockchain social-login SDK adopted by over 100 decentralized applications (dApps), reducing user onboarding time to less than 30 seconds.
Software Engineer at Block.one
January 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019Delivered blockchain explorer and portfolio tools for the EOSIO ecosystem, collaborating with a distributed team across three continents.
Front-End Developer at Syndeca
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018Built interactive e-commerce experiences for clients including Nike and Nordstrom using Backbone.js and GraphQL-powered APIs.
Founder / Full-Stack Developer at Koder Labz
August 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017Led early-stage startups from idea to minimum viable product (MVP), managing product roadmaps, user experience, and deployments.
Frontend Engineer at Finfare
April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025Owned all marketing web properties built with React and Next.js, launching over 15 responsive landing pages and microsites which reduced average go-live time from two weeks to less than four days. Tuned performance to achieve Lighthouse scores above 95 on both mobile and desktop, boosting organic traffic and ad quality. Led A/B experiments with design and growth teams, improving paid advertisement conversion rates by 22%.
Senior Software Engineer at QuickNode
July 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023Led front-end architecture for dashboards accessed by over 1 million web3 developers, implementing a micro-frontend pattern and enabling zero-downtime deployments. Created a bundle analysis pipeline that reduced JavaScript payloads by 30%, saving over $40,000 annually in CDN fees. Piloted company-wide adoption of TypeScript, significantly reducing production defects.
Founder / Lead Engineer at UX Hype Inc.
February 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022Bootstrapped an agency delivering web and mobile products to more than 20 clients, managing all project phases from discovery through delivery. Negotiated and executed projects totaling $450,000 with 100% on-time delivery.
Software Engineer at AIKON
July 1, 2019 - March 31, 2021Developed a blockchain social-login SDK adopted by over 100 decentralized applications, significantly reducing user onboarding times to under 30 seconds.
Software Engineer at Block.one
January 1, 2018 - July 31, 2019Delivered explorer and portfolio tools for the EOSIO blockchain ecosystem across a distributed multi-continent team.
Front-End Developer at Syndeca
January 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018Built interactive e-commerce experiences for Nike and Nordstrom using Backbone.js and GraphQL-powered APIs.
Founder / Full-Stack Developer at Koder Labz
August 1, 2014 - January 31, 2017Led early-stage startups from idea to MVP, managing product roadmaps, user experience, and deployment.
Education
High School Diploma at Covina High School
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Diploma at Covina High School, Covina, CA
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013Diploma at Covina High School
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001Qualifications
Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Retail
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