Jon – React, Node.js, JavaScript
Jon is a Senior Full-stack developer with more than 10 years of experience with Javascript. He served as a CTO and is passionate about making an impact on the project. His experience encompasses working with both early-stage startups, which he enjoys the most, and bigger enterprises. Jon is an outgoing person who does not mind being a Jack-of-all-trades in a startup. His solid experience with React, Node, and Typescript helps him to achieve the project's goals.
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Tech Lead
An end-to-end SaaS platform that delivers real-time, hyper-personalized recommendations for eCommerce using advanced AI, embeddings, vector search, and LLMs. The system runs on Python/FastAPI with ChromaDB for vector indexing and includes the full pipeline—from data ingestion to AI-generated content.
The platform connects directly to an online store, analyzes products, customers, and behavior, and builds personalized models automatically. It integrates seamlessly through a clean REST API or ready-made plugins for Shopify, WooCommerce, PrestaShop, and more.
Once connected, the platform activates its intelligence layer: real-time personalized newsletters, dynamic recommendations, AI-driven content generation, automated cross-selling, SEM optimization, and product-level suggestion engines.
Its tools include segment-aware newsletters, AI content creation, stock optimization, cross-sell engines, and personalized onboarding recommendations. Models rely on embeddings, semantic search, and LLM-based fine-tuning to adapt to various industries, including fashion and home décor, tech, beauty, education, and healthcare.
- Designed and developed the entire AI platform architecture using Python, FastAPI, and LLM-based pipelines;
- Implemented an embeddings and vector indexing system with ChromaDB for real-time semantic search;
- Built automated data ingestion and processing pipelines for products, customers, and behavioral analytics;
- Developed personalized recommendation models and hyper-targeted content generation using LLMs;
- Integrated the platform with Shopify, WooCommerce, PrestaShop, and custom eCommerce APIs;
- Created an end-to-end system for AI-generated newsletters, cross-selling strategies, and product suggestions;
- Optimized performance, indexing, and retrieval workflows for large product catalogs;
- Managed full deployment, testing, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the platform.
Tech Lead
A mobile platform that allows users to discover and share unique accommodations exclusively within their trusted network. It is the first private peer-to-peer system designed to offer secure, personal, and fully private stays without any public exposure.
The project includes a complete React Native mobile application with a modern, intuitive user experience, powered by a Node.js backend connected to a PostgreSQL database. It features integrated maps and geolocation, enabling users to explore stays by location and view accommodations available within their personal network. The platform is built with a secure and scalable architecture that protects user privacy and ensures efficient data management.

- Created front-end and back-end architecture;
- Created a geolocated db with PostgreSQL directly in database;
- Encrypted all relevant data;
- Built the algorythm for contact sync.
Principal Software Developer
Worked as a Full-Stack Engineer on an analytics platform, a SaaS product used by global fashion and luxury brands to measure marketing performance across social media, influencers, and media coverage.
Contributed to both backend and frontend development, building scalable services and user interfaces for data analysis and reporting.
- Developed backend services using Node.js to process and aggregate marketing data;
- Designed and optimized MongoDB schemas and queries for large datasets;
- Implemented aggregation pipelines and indexing strategies to improve performance;
- Built REST APIs to serve analytics data to the frontend applications;
- Developed frontend components and dashboards using React;
- Deployed and maintained services on AWS infrastructure;
- Collaborated in an agile team with designers and data engineers.
Full-stack Web Developer
An AI-powered enterprise platform used by global beauty and retail brands to deliver personalized digital experiences to their customers.
The platform provides advanced skin analysis, product recommendations, and interactive digital advisors integrated into e-commerce and retail environments. It enables brands to collect consumer insights and deliver personalized recommendations based on user data and AI-driven analysis.
As a Full-Stack Developer, Jon contributed to both backend services and frontend applications, helping build scalable features for data processing, personalization, and analytics.
- Developed scalable backend services using Node.js to support personalized beauty and skincare recommendation features;
- Designed and implemented MongoDB data models to store and manage user interaction data, product recommendations, and analytics information;
- Optimized MongoDB queries and indexing strategies to ensure high-performance data retrieval for large volumes of user data;
- Implemented REST APIs used by frontend applications to deliver real-time recommendations and personalized experiences;
- Built responsive and interactive UI components using React for customer-facing digital advisor tools integrated into e-commerce platforms;
- Collaborated with product managers, AI engineers, and UX designers to deliver scalable personalization features;
- Monitored and improved application performance, identifying bottlenecks in backend services and database queries.
CTO
A Tinder-like app for people Otaku (who love the Japanese culture) that matches them with other people.
- Created backend and mobile app;
- Made decisions for architecture;
- Helped to launch the product.
CTO
A cutting-edge gastronomic application aimed at guiding users to discover their next favorite restaurant. By leveraging user reviews and feedback, the proprietary algorithm provides tailored suggestions for dining experiences.
- Established a technological vision for the company and led the development team towards achieving project milestones;
- Formulated the overall system architecture, ensuring scalability and maintainability;
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, ensuring a cohesive development and deployment process;
- Maintained coding standards, conducted reviews, and ensured the delivery of high-quality software;
- Monitored industry trends and integrated new technologies and methodologies to keep the application at the forefront of innovation;
- Acted as the primary technical liaison with stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment on product objectives and outcomes.
CTO
The platform is a digital nexus between dedicated educators and eager learners, providing a comprehensive curriculum and interactive teaching environment.
- Outlined the technological roadmap and steered the development team in realizing the platform's vision;
- Crafted a robust and scalable system blueprint, anticipating future growth and feature integrations;
- Led a team of developers, fostering collaboration and ensuring timely project delivery;
- Instituted rigorous code review processes and quality assurance measures, guaranteeing the platform's reliability and efficiency;
- Kept abreast of the latest trends in e-learning and integrated emerging technologies to keep WATS at the pinnacle of online education platforms;
- Served as the key technical contact for stakeholders, ensuring all technological facets were transparent and aligned with the project's goals.