Katayoun Azari
Frontend Software Developer
647-***-**** Toronto, Canada ********.*****@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katayoun-azari-721a4682/ https://web-crafters-hub.ca
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Front-End Developer with 5+ years of experience delivering high-performance web applications with JavaScript, React, and modern UI frameworks. Optimized a client-facing dashboard, cutting load times by 40% and increasing user retention. Led UI improvements that boosted conversion rates by 25%. Spearheaded a design overhaul that reduced user drop-off by 30%. Adept at transforming complex requirements into seamless, responsive experiences. Passionate about innovation and leveraging new technologies to drive measurable business growth PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
• Implement modern UI/UX principles to design intuitive, user-friendly, and responsive websites.
• Develop, manage, and maintain WordPress websites, including themes, plugins
• Develop and maintain client-facing front-end applications using React and Node.js
• Perform Test-Driven Development (TDD) using frameworks like Cypress or Playwright.
• Implement continuous integration and deployment pipelines using GitHub and Jenkins.
• Support Java and Spring Boot for minor backend work, including bug fixes and upgrades
• Collaborate in an Agile environment, ensuring efficient sprint cycles and timely feature releases.
• Leverage AWS for cloud-based application deployment and management. WORK EXPERIENCE
Frontend Developer Apostrophe solutions Corp 2021 - Present
• Developed and deployed scalable web applications using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (React, Angular, jQuery), improving performance and user experience, leading to a 25% increase in user engagement.
• Led full-stack development, testing, and deployment, ensuring 99.9% uptime and enhancing system reliability.
• Built and launched REMARKETER, a cloud-based real estate marketing platform, including a Canva-integrated app that cut content creation time for realtors by 50%.
• Integrated and optimized third-party applications via RESTful APIs, OAuth 2.0, and Azure DevOps, automating workflows and increasing operational efficiency by 30%.
• Collaborated in Agile/Scrum teams, optimizing workflows through continuous testing and debugging, which decreased bug resolution time by 35%.
• Designed and maintained responsive, cross-browser-compatible web pages, enhancing UI/UX and reducing bounce rates by 20%.
Software Developer/ Frontend Developer GRFE 2018 –2021
• Designed and developed visually appealing and user-friendly websites, collaborating with teams, back-end developers, and marketers to ensure seamless functionality.
• Built and maintained front-end website components, optimizing performance and user experience.
• Engaged with clients to understand project requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
• Programmed websites using PHP5, WordPress, CSS, CSS3, HTML, HTML5, JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Provided technical support and assisted managers in troubleshooting and resolving issues. Frontend Developer Step Change Design 2017 –2018
• Developed and maintained front-end functionality using PHP5, MySQL, WordPress, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, enhancing website performance and user experience.
• Collaborated with clients to define project requirements, delivering customized web solutions that met business objectives.
• Created and managed an image resource library, improving design efficiency and streamlining asset organization.
• Provided technical support and managed websites, databases, and reporting tools, ensuring optimal performance and accessibility.
PROJECTS
REMARKETER Platform Toronto 08/2023 –04/2024
• Collaborated closely with back-end developers to integrate APIs and database functionality, ensuring seamless data flow and system performance.
• Utilized Bootstrap, JavaScript, and modern UI frameworks to design and develop responsive, user-friendly interfaces, improving overall user engagement and accessibility. REMARKETER APP on CANVA Toronto 05/2024 – 01/2025
• Developed and deployed the REMARKETER App on Canva using React, Node.js, and C#, enabling realtors to create and manage marketing content seamlessly.
• Integrated REST APIs with OAuth 2.0 and Azure authentication, ensuring secure data exchange and enhancing user access control.
EDUCATION & TRAININGS
Certificate, React & Node.js Washington University, Certificate, Media Design & Programming OCAD University Toronto, Canada Master of Software Engineering, Computer Software University of Technology Bachelor of Software Engineering, Computer Software University of Technology