Resume Alin Cristea

Alin Cristea

Senior Front-End Developer (React / Next.js)

Career Summary

Innovative Front-End Developer with over 6 years of experience building high-performance web applications serving hundreds of thousands of daily users. Specialized in React ecosystem (React, Next.js, TypeScript) with a proven track record of delivering scalable solutions that enhance user experience and business metrics. Strong expertise in developing real-time features with Socket.io, optimizing application performance, and implementing responsive designs. Successfully contributed to enterprise-level projects from conception to deployment while consistently meeting delivery deadlines. Led personal project ShelfUp from concept to launch, demonstrating end-to-end development capabilities. Passionate about performance optimization and committed to staying current with emerging web technologies.

Work Experience

Personal Project - ShelfUp

Personal Project
Sept 2024 - Present

ShelfUp: Modern web application for creating and managing digital showcases/online stores with QR codes. Designed for businesses to create professional, easily accessible digital catalogs and storefronts. This is my own personal project where I have taken on a leadership role. Key achievements:

  • Architected and developed complete SaaS platform with subscription plans and Stripe integration
  • Built scalable infrastructure using Next.js 14, TypeScript, and Supabase
  • Implemented responsive mobile-first design using Tailwind CSS and Radix UI components
  • Created multilingual support (English and Spanish) using next-i18next
  • Integrated SEO optimization with next-seo and structured data
  • Implemented secure authentication system with role-based access controls
  • Designed efficient database schema with optimized queries reducing load times by 40%
  • Developed automated deployment pipeline with continuous integration and testing

Technologies used:

  • React
  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Redux Toolkit
  • Radix UI
  • Supabase
  • Vercel
  • Stripe
  • i18n
April 2024 - April 2025

At Dooyu, a project developed by Teamsquad, I worked as a Frontend Developer focusing on creating an innovative platform that helps creators monetize their knowledge.

  • Developed responsive and interactive features for content creator platform
  • Implemented real-time communication capabilities using Socket.io
  • Created custom pages, Q&A sessions, and digital content selling interfaces
  • Ensured high performance and cross-device compatibility
  • Developed WebRTC system for real-time video calls between creators and users

Reference:

Walter Urban | urban@teamsquad.io | +1 8056250545

Technologies used:

  • React
  • Redux
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Git
  • Github
  • Socket.io
  • PHP
  • Docker
  • Storybook
April 2020 - April 2025

I worked as a Front-end Developer at Teamsquad, a company based in Miami, Florida. I contributed to the development of multiple Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) with accomplishments including:

  • Contributed to scalable frontend solutions for high-traffic content streaming platforms serving 150,000+ daily users
  • Developed real-time features with Socket.io, enhancing user interaction on live content platforms
  • Participated in Agile development cycles with 1-4 week sprints, collaborating closely with product and design teams
  • Implemented advanced lazy-loading and code-splitting techniques, reducing initial load time by 35% and improving Core Web Vitals scores

Reference:

Walter Urban | urban@teamsquad.io | +1 8056250545

Technologies used:

  • HTML5/CSS
  • JavaScript
  • React.js
  • Redux.js
  • MUI
  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind
  • Socket.io
  • Twig
  • PHP
  • MySQL
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Gitlab
  • Github

Developed custom WordPress child theme for pharmacy website, integrating blog, location map, contact information, and store hours. Created responsive design optimized for mobile devices, resulting in 30% increase in site traffic and improved user engagement.

  • Designed and implemented responsive layout with 98% compatibility across all devices
  • Created high-quality vectorized graphics using Figma, reducing load times by 40%
  • Implemented CSS animations for SVG elements, enhancing visual appeal and user engagement

Reference:

Juan Vidal | +34 619 90 07 80

Skills used:

  • Project Management
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Responsive Design
  • Software Implementation
  • CMS
  • HTML5/CSS
  • Figma
2018 - 2019

Designed and developed responsive WordPress site for architecture firm with dynamic project showcase capabilities. Implemented custom child theme integrating HTML and CSS animations while maintaining consistent aspect ratios across all devices.

Achievements:

  • Created mobile-responsive design resulting in 45% increase in mobile traffic
  • Built custom content management system enabling client to upload and showcase projects without technical assistance
  • Implemented performance optimizations reducing page load time by 35%

Reference:

Alberto Monreal | +34 630 11 42 30

Technologies used:

  • HTML5/CSS
  • CMS/WordPress
  • Photoshop
  • PHP Functions on WP

Skills & Tools

Frontend

  • React
  • TypeScript
  • Next.js
  • HTML/CSS3
  • Tailwind CSS

Backend

  • Node.js
  • PostgreSQL
  • PHP

Others

  • Git
  • GitHub
  • DevOps
  • Code Review
  • Unit Testing
  • Supabase
  • Vercel
  • Socket.io
  • WebRTC
  • CI/CD
  • Performance Optimization
  • Figma
  • WordPress
  • Scrum
  • Kanban

Leadership & Soft Skills

  • Project Management
  • Team Mentoring
  • Technical Documentation
  • Client Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management

Education

  • Web Development
    Los Enlaces
    2019-2021
  • Baccalaureate/High School of Social Sciences and Humanities
    I.E.S. Ramón Pignatelli
    2018

Languages

  • English (Professional Working Proficiency)
  • Spanish (Native-Like Fluency)
  • Romanian (Native Speaker, Fully Fluent)