Senior Frontend Engineer

Vinicius
Kawamoto

Senior Frontend Engineer with over 12 years of experience building scalable, high-performance web and mobile applications. Specialized in React.js, React Native, Next.js, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems, I architect reusable UI systems designed for speed, maintainability, and exceptional user experience.

Crafting Digital Excellence

I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to transform complex requirements into intuitive, impactful digital products. My approach combines technical excellence, design sensibility, and a deep focus on aligning development with business goals.

Continuously pushing the limits of what I can build

Frontend Architecture

Senior Frontend Engineer with over 12 years of experience building scalable, high-performance web and mobile applications. Specialized in React.js, React Native, Next.js, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems, I architect reusable UI systems designed for speed, maintainability, and exceptional user experience.

Full-Stack Development

From concept to deployment, I architect scalable solutions combining technical excellence with design sensibility and business alignment. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to transform complex requirements into intuitive, impactful digital products.

Performance & AI Integration

Expert in performance optimization and AI-powered solutions. Built AI ranking systems increasing engagement by 60% and financial data query engines. My approach combines technical excellence, design sensibility, and a deep focus on aligning development with business goals.

Collaborative Leadership

Outside of work, I'm passionate about martial arts, fitness, gaming, and continuously learning new technologies to push the limits of what I can build. I thrive in fast-paced environments, mentoring teams and transforming complex requirements into intuitive digital products.

Outside of work,
I'm passionate about:

Martial Arts
Fitness
Gaming
Learning New Tech
charter.com

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Charter Communications

Senior Frontend Engineer

08/2025 – Present

Leading frontend development for secure digital signing solutions:

  • Lead frontend development for Notary Tool application enabling secure digital signing for notaries and witnesses
  • Delivered new features and bug fixes for Admin Portal improving usability and reducing operational bottlenecks
  • Assisted in implementing and optimizing Single Sign-On (SSO) features for seamless authentication across systems
ReactSSODigital SecurityAdmin Tools
digalyze.com

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Digalyze

Senior Frontend Engineer

02/2025 – 07/2025

Developed AI-powered tools for financial insights and project estimation:

  • Developed AI-powered tools: a financial data query engine and a project estimation system calculating time and cost from weighted feature complexity
  • Designed intuitive UIs ensuring high adoption rates and ease of use across diverse clients including Reddit
  • Collaborated with backend teams to ensure API scalability and 99.9% uptime
AI ToolsReactFinancial DataProject Estimation
covetrus.com

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Covetrus

Senior Frontend Engineer

07/2024 – 01/2025

Full ownership of UI/UX design and performance optimization:

  • Took ownership of UI design in Figma, crafting layouts from scratch in the absence of a designer
  • Implemented scalable component architecture aligned with a design system
  • Improved TTI by 28% through lazy loading, bundle optimization, and targeted performance tweaks
  • Increased Lighthouse Performance Score from 67 to 89
ReactFigmaPerformanceDesign Systems
wildforkfoods.com

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Wild Fork

Senior Frontend Engineer

01/2024 – 03/2024

Optimized e-commerce and kiosk platforms for premium food delivery:

  • Built and optimized e-commerce and self-service kiosk features
  • Increased component reusability across platforms by ~40%
  • Enhanced search performance using Algolia InstantSearch, cutting query latency below 200ms
Next.jsE-commerceAlgoliaPerformance
magiclinks.com

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MagicLinks

Senior Frontend Engineer

09/2018 – 01/2023

Led enterprise-level development contributing to 724% company revenue growth:

  • Led architecture for enterprise features, contributing to 724% company revenue growth
  • Delivered a React Native + Expo app, reducing launch time by ~40% and achieving a 4.7★ rating
  • Refactored to micro-frontend architecture, boosting performance and modularity
  • Redesigned account manager flow, reducing edge-case bugs by ~70%
  • Published a React component library with 85%+ test coverage
ReactReact NativeMicro FrontendComponent Library
bine.com

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Bine

Senior Fullstack Engineer

06/2018 – 08/2018

Designed enterprise application architecture and secure APIs:

  • Designed enterprise application architecture using React.js, React Native, Redux, Node.js, and MongoDB
  • Created secure APIs to prevent duplicity in loyalty programs
  • Deployed applications on AWS EC2 and published to app stores
ReactReact NativeNode.jsMongoDBAWS
lp.flexge.com

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FlexGe

Senior FullStack Engineer

01/2018 – 11/2018

Co-led gamified EdTech platform with AI-powered features:

  • Co-led development of a gamified EdTech platform with real-time classroom interaction
  • Built responsive admin dashboards and mobile apps for teachers and students
  • Built an AI-powered ranking system, increasing student engagement and retention by over 60%
  • Developed scalable Node.js APIs ensuring 99.9% uptime
  • Used Redux Saga for modular state management and smooth UX
ReactNode.jsAIEdTechRedux Saga
devpanel.com

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DevPanel

Senior Frontend Engineer

02/2017 – 03/2018

Built internal tools and integrated external systems:

  • Built internal tools to manage AWS environments and CMS deployments
  • Integrated DevPanel with Redmine to automate cross-platform sync and remove duplicate content
  • Cut onboarding time for new projects through streamlined tooling
ReactAWSRedmineCMSAutomation
pti.org.br

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Itaipu Technological Park

Fullstack Engineer

02/2015 – 01/2017

Built mobile apps and automated workflows for critical infrastructure:

  • Built mobile app for offline sensor data collection with custom sync, eliminating data loss
  • Automated workflows for Itaipu Hydroelectric Plant, increasing operational efficiency
  • Created a real-time election dashboard for internal voting with audit logging
MobileOffline SyncAutomationReal-timeIoT
eits.com.br

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eits

Fullstack Engineer

04/2010 – 02/2015

Developed secure GovTech systems and project management solutions:

  • Developed secure GovTech systems for the Navy, Air Force, and Ministry of Defense
  • Created e-Take, an eco-friendly event solution replacing printed materials
  • Built a PMBOK 5-aligned project management system improving cross-team alignment
  • Delivered high-security systems generating R$17M+ in revenue
GovTechSecurityProject ManagementDefenseEnterprise
And many more projects across 12+ years of experience

Let's Work Together

Ready to bring your next project to life? I'm always excited to work on innovative solutions that make a real impact.

Available for freelance projects and full-time opportunities

What Clients & Team Members Say

Trusted by teams and leaders from innovative companies worldwide

Phil Paolella

Phil Paolella

Tech Lead at WildFork

"It is my privilege to give my highest recommendation for Vinicius. He is one of the most skillful Front End Software Engineers I have worked with. He immediately made novel and functional contributions to our $100 million dollar eCommerce site in his first sprint. I have never seen a software engineer come up to speed so quickly. He has the amazing combination of broad experience and technical depth."
"Vinicius played a pivotal role in co-leading the development of our gamified EdTech platform, enabling real-time classroom interaction between teachers and students. He built responsive admin dashboar..."
FlexGE

FlexGE

EdTech Platform at Project Client

"Vinicius was instrumental in architecting and delivering enterprise-level features that directly contributed to our company's substantial growth. He led the development of both desktop and mobile appl..."
MagicLinks

MagicLinks

Company Review at Project Client

"Good job overall! Vinicius worked on developing a custom React front-end for our application plus he integrated Redmine with our system. Did a good job on both. Very satisfied. Will hire again."
DevPanel

DevPanel

Company Review at Project Client

"I wholeheartedly endorse Vinicius as an exceptional Front End React Engineer. His expertise in TypeScript and React is remarkable, and he excels in creating outstanding UI and UX for websites. He has ..."
Carlos Botero Viloria

Carlos Botero Viloria

Front End Developer at React | GIS | AWS | Go

"By the time we worked together, Vinicius had a really good synergy with the team, good communication around any possible changes/blockers from ongoing projects as well as being proactive on solving is..."
Raphael Furlan Luiz

Raphael Furlan Luiz

Staff Software Engineer at Whatnot

"I strongly recommend Vinicius as a very experienced and high-level frontend developer. With a keen eye for detail and a design-oriented mindset, he consistently delivers innovative and user-friendly s..."
Alexandre Vieira

Alexandre Vieira

Senior Java Backend Engineer at Cloud-Native Systems

And many more testimonials from satisfied clients

12+ years of building relationships and delivering excellence