Senior Frontend Engineer

Building performant, accessible, and scalable frontends that move business forward.

From Meta to blockchain analytics and telehealth, I design and engineer user-centric web experiences using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and modern data layers.

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Profile

About

Hello! I'm Dennis, a Senior Frontend Engineer with 7+ years of experience designing, building, and leading the delivery of sophisticated web applications across diverse environments, fromMeta's large-scale platforms (WhatsApp, Ads) to dynamic agency environments (Wolf Carries) and enterprise SaaS (InfoTech). Proven ability to architect performant, accessible, and scalable UIs usingReact,Next.js, andTypeScript, seamlessly integrating with various backends (GraphQL,tRPC, REST) and cutting-edge technologies likeAI/LLMs,WebRTC, WebGL, and blockchain analytics. Extensive experience in3D visualization, having built immersive and interactive platforms with Three.js, BabylonJS, and custom GLSL shaders—optimizing asset pipelines, point cloud rendering, and photorealistic environments forReal Estate, Hospitality, and Web3 applications. Adept at translating complex requirements into user-centric solutions that drive engagement and business value.

Core Focus
  • Performance-first UI architecture with accessibility baked-in
  • Real-time and data-heavy interfaces (WebRTC, MQTT, analytics)
  • UX improvements, testing culture, and component systems
Strengths

Key Areas of Expertise

Social Content Generation & Virality
Social Content Generation & Virality
Create tools for short-form content (memes, clips, carousels) with GenAI and real-time APIs; automate publishing pipelines across TikTok, X (Twitter), Threads, and Instagram.
Link-in-Bio & Deep Linking
Link-in-Bio & Deep Linking
Develop branded link-in-bio tools with dynamic deep linking, mobile routing, UTM tracking, and QR flows to boost retention, engagement, and attribution.
2D/3D Visualization & Interactive UX
2D/3D Visualization & Interactive UX
Render high-performance visuals using Three.js, React Three Fiber, WebGL, Canvas API; experienced with point clouds, spatial data, and immersive analytics dashboards.
Performance & Frontend Optimization
Performance & Frontend Optimization
Optimize Lighthouse scores, Core Web Vitals, and rendering using lazy-loading, code-splitting, hydration, and tuning React/Next.js apps for scale.
Data Scraping & Normalization
Data Scraping & Normalization
Build web scrapers with Playwright, Puppeteer, or headless browsers; structure unstructured data for dashboards, analytics, and AI pipelines.
AI Agents & Automation
AI Agents & Automation
Design autonomous agents using LangChain, LlamaIndex, and OpenAI APIs for intelligent task routing, memory management, and workflow automation integrated into full-stack apps.
Product-Led Engineering & Rapid Prototyping
Product-Led Engineering & Rapid Prototyping
Own end-to-end delivery from idea and Figma to code; leverage Turborepo, tRPC, Prisma, Tailwind, and shadcn/ui for fast, iterative, business-focused shipping.
DevOps, CI/CD & Tooling
DevOps, CI/CD & Tooling
Implement CI/CD with GitHub Actions, Vercel, Docker, Railway; automate testing, previews, deployments, and environment config in modern monorepos and cloud platforms.
Startup & Domain Expertise
Startup & Domain Expertise
Led engineering initiatives in fintech, creator economy, music tech, and trading tools; excel in fast-paced, zero-to-one environments owning full delivery.
Domains

Industries Served

Real Estate

Property management platforms, listing portals, and virtual tour applications

Social Media

Content creation tools, community platforms, and engagement analytics

Video Content & Marketing

Streaming platforms, video editing tools, and marketing automation

Healthcare

Telehealth platforms, patient management systems, and medical analytics

Fitness & Sports

Workout tracking apps, sports analytics, and wellness platforms

SaaS

Enterprise software solutions, productivity tools, and business automation

FinTech

Trading platforms, payment systems, and financial analytics dashboards

E-commerce

Online marketplaces, inventory management, and customer experience optimization

Dating & Friendship

Matching algorithms, social discovery apps, and community building platforms

Travel & Hospitality

Booking platforms, travel planning tools, and hospitality management systems

Education

Learning management systems, online courses, and educational analytics

Work History

Experience

Senior Frontend Engineer · Wolf Carries, LLC
Nov 2021Present
Remote
Next.jsTypeScriptTailwindShadCNJotaiGSAPWebRTCMQTTGraphQLtRPCVisxWCAG
  • Led end-to-end frontend architecture for Taostats (Bittensor explorer/analytics) and YoloHealth (telehealth).
  • Built scalable Next.js + TypeScript frontends, optimizing SEO and large dataset handling.
  • Advanced state management with Jotai to minimize re-renders and boost performance.
  • Translated complex Figma designs into reusable components with Tailwind + ShadCN.
  • Integrated real-time updates via WebRTC/MQTT and GSAP-based scroll animations (Viggle AI).
  • Migrated D3 charts to Visx for performance and interactivity; enforced WCAG 2.1 accessibility.
  • Integrated GraphQL, tRPC (with Prisma), and Django REST; added LLM-powered UI and chatbots.
Frontend Software Engineer · Meta
May 2019Oct 2021
Remote
React 18TypeScriptGraphQLJestReact Testing LibraryStyle XAccessibility
  • Built features and UI infra for WhatsApp Web, Ads, and Business Messaging tools.
  • Migrated WhatsApp Web tests to React Testing Library; trained 20+ engineers.
  • Led cross-platform compliance UI flows; boosted Ads-related test coverage to 90%+.
  • Contributed to Facebook Design System with accessibility improvements.
  • Extensive GraphQL usage across complex interfaces.
Web Developer · InfoTech
May 2017May 2019
Gainesville, FL
VueReactTypeScriptGraphQLPKI.jsWebCryptoJestCypressDocker
  • Built accessible UIs (Vue/React) for BidExpress, DocExpress, and Estimator.
  • Architected a complex in-browser PDF Editor for DocExpress.
  • Modernized BidExpress security using Vue, TypeScript, PKI.js, and WebCrypto APIs.
  • Designed a new GraphQL API, integrated OCR search, and built a UI component library.
  • Maintained high coverage with Jest/Cypress and collaborated in agile sprints.
Achievement

The Proudest in My Career

Meta Experience

Throughout my software engineering career, I could get a chance to work with Meta (formerly Facebook), a big tech company who are leading cutting-edge technologies, mainly AI, Metaverse, and AR/VR technologies.

MetaFacebookWhatsApp WebReactMeta UI KitAd IntegrationAI/MLMetaverseAR/VR
Meta certification or achievement certificate
Featured Portfolio

Projects

Taostats 🥇🥇🥇
Data Analytics | Web3 | WebRTC

Block Explorer and Analytics Platform for the Bittensor network providing insights, metrics, and real-time data.

  • Architected Next.js + TypeScript app for SEO and performance.
  • Real-time feeds via WebRTC/MQTT; overhauled charts with Visx.
  • Efficient state with Jotai; integrated GraphQL/tRPC APIs.
Next.jsTypeScriptJotaiVisxD3.jsWebRTCMQTTGraphQLtRPCTailwind
YoloHealth 🥇🥇🥇
Healthcare | Telehealth | AI

Telehealth platform for metabolic wellness: virtual consultations, AI meal planning, and social community.

  • Translated Figma into reusable components (Tailwind + ShadCN).
  • Implemented LLM chatbots and video via Socket.io on AWS.
  • Integrated APIs with tRPC and GraphQL for fluid data.
Next.jsTypeScriptTailwindShadCNLLMsSocket.ioAWStRPCGraphQL
Mirai 🥇🥇🥇
Real Estate | 3D Visualization (Web GL) | AI

Immersive 3D web platform for hospitality: photorealistic hotel tours, interactive booking, and AI-driven scene generation.

  • Built high-performance React apps with Three.js + WebGL (custom GLSL shaders).
  • Integrated Luma AI for 3D scene reconstruction and video editing.
  • Optimized asset pipelines (Blender/Unreal → web) for speed and fidelity
ReactTypeScriptTailwindRadix UISWRThree.jsWebGLGLSLLuma AIBlenderUnreal Engine
ShedPRO 🥇🥇🥇
Rental | 3D Visualization | Real-time Pricing

3D configurator for photorealistic building models: custom replicas, real-time pricing, and integrated workflows.

  • Delivered hyper-realistic 3D models with Three.js/BabylonJS + custom GLSL shaders.
  • Built mobile-friendly UI with instant pricing and 2D floor plan generation.
  • Integrated with websites, dealer systems, and analytics dashboards.
ReactThree.jsBabylonJSWebGLGLSL
Golden City 🥇🥇🥇
Real Estate | 3D Visualization | Web3

Decentralized 3D property investment: immersive tours, NFT-based ownership, and AI-powered search.

  • Built Next.js + TypeScript frontend with 3D tours in Three.js/WebXR.
  • Integrated Web3 (Ethers.js/Web3.js) for wallet connect & smart contract ops.
  • Delivered NFT portfolio dashboards, API integrations, and AI search (LangChain).
Next.jsTypeScriptThree.jsWebXREthers.jsSolidityAWSLangChain
Liftango 🥇🥇🥇
Transport | Mobility | Mapping

Sustainable shared transport platform: public transit, corporate carpooling, and autonomous vehicle solutions.

  • Built React apps with Material UI and Redux for multi-modal transport management.
  • Integrated Google Maps API for real-time routing, vehicle tracking, and geospatial analytics.
  • Delivered features for public, corporate, and community transport, including demand-responsive routing.
ReactReduxMaterial UIGoogle Maps API
Nira App 🥇🥇🥇
Point Cloud | 3D Viewer | WebGL

Lightweight 3D viewer for CAD & point clouds: drag-n-drop, instant rendering, and easy asset sharing.

  • Built React + WebGL viewer (Three.js) for large CAD models & LiDAR scans.
  • Optimized point cloud rendering for smooth navigation in the browser.
  • Enabled one-click sharing of 3D assets with lightweight embedding.
ReactThree.jsWeb GLPoint Clouds
Butterflies 🥇🥇🥇
AI + Human Social Network | Web | iOS

AI + human social network: customizable AI companions, photo sharing, and real-world AR pics.

  • Built React/React Native app with TypeScript, Vite, and Tailwind for fast, engaging UI.
  • Implemented AI personality customization, photo sharing, and AR-style “take pics together” features.
  • Integrated Supabase, Mixpanel, and GCP for backend, analytics, and scalable deployment.
ReactReact NativeTypeScriptViteTailwind CSSFramer MotionJotaiSupabaseVercelGCPMixpanel
WATI 🥇🥇🥇
Social Marketing | Ad Integration | WhatsApp

WhatsApp Business API platform: automated marketing, sales, and customer support.

  • Built scalable React frontend with Redux-saga for complex communication workflows.
  • Integrated WhatsApp Business API with CRM systems for campaign automation.
  • Delivered analytics dashboards for communication metrics & performance tracking.
ReactRedux-sagaJavaScriptWhatsApp Business APICRM IntegrationAnalytics
MyVirtualStudio 🥇🥇🥇
Boutique | E-Commerce | AI Image Generation

AI-powered e-commerce imagery: virtual clothing try-ons, text-to-image, and background generation.

  • Built AI pipeline with Stable Diffusion for model, clothing, and background swaps.
  • Implemented image segmentation for precise apparel isolation and composition.
  • Generated multiple photo variations from a single source image via text prompts and masks.
ReactMaterial UITypeScriptPythonStable DiffusionImage SegmentationAI Image GenerationText-to-Image
Saivvi 🥇🥇🥇
Social Content Ideation | AI Generation | Mobile App

AI-powered content ideation: creator personas, viral trend scanning, and strategic insights.

  • Built cross-platform app with React/React Native, Supabase, and RevenueCat for subscriptions.
  • Implemented TrendScan™ to surface niche-relevant keywords & topics from Google, TikTok, IG.
  • Integrated push notifications, error tracking (Sentry/Bugsnag), and Google/Apple sign-in.
ReactReact NativeSupabaseRevenueCatPush NotificationsSentryBugsnagOAuth
Tooling & Expertise

Skills

Next.jsReactTypeScriptJavaScriptTailwind CSSShadCNChakra UIMaterial UIReduxZustandJotaiGraphQLtRPCRESTPrismaPostgreSQLSupabaseNode.jsPython (Django)WebRTCMQTTSocket.ioD3.jsVisxJestRTLCypressStorybookViteAstroRSCSSRSEOWCAGGSAPFramer MotionWebGLThree.jsShadersAI/LLMs (OpenAI)Luma AIAWS (EC2, Serverless)
Degrees

Education

Saint Leo University
Master's — Computer Engineering
Apr 2015 - Apr 2017
University of Florida
Bachelor's — Computer Engineering
Apr 2009 - Mar 2013
What People Say

Testimonials

"Dennis raises the bar for frontend quality—he ships performant, accessible interfaces and elevates the team’s engineering practices."
HZ
He Zhang
Project Manager @ Wolf Carries, LLC
"He transformed our data-heavy UI with thoughtful architecture and smooth interactions. The GSAP polish impressed stakeholders."
HZ
He Zhang
Project Manager @ Wolf Carries, LLC
"Reliable, detail-oriented, and a great collaborator. Dennis bridges design and engineering exceptionally well."
NV
Nenad Vucicevic
Backend Engineering Lead @ Wolf Carries, LLC
Philosophy

Philosophy

Frontend Engineering Philosophy

I believe frontend engineering is more than writing code—it's about bringing ideas to life in a way that feels effortless to the user. My approach blends technical excellence with a deep understanding of user behavior, ensuring every interaction is fast, accessible, and intuitive. From crafting pixel-perfect interfaces to optimizing performance under the hood, I aim to bridge design and technology to create experiences that delight, engage, and empower.

  • User-Centered Mindset
  • Critical Thinking
  • Think Outside the Box
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Continuous Learning
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Clear Communication
  • Adaptability & Flexibility
  • Performance Optimization Focus
  • Empathy in Design
  • Code Quality Commitment
  • Creative Problem-Solving
  • Proactive Ownership
Professional developer workspace with dual monitors and RGB keyboard
Let’s Collaborate

Contact

I’m open to senior frontend roles, consulting, and collaborations on high-impact products. The fastest way to reach me is email or LinkedIn.