# Arek Chatmajian > Web Developer Location: New York City Metropolitan Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/arekchatmajian Detail-oriented Web Developer with 7+ years of experience in designing and developing user-centric websites and applications using modern web technologies, including React, Vue, Next.js, and Node.js. Expertise in creating responsive and accessible front-end interfaces, optimizing back-end performance, and integrating third-party APIs. Strong collaborator with a track record of enhancing project outcomes in global teams. Passionate about continuous learning and staying current with industry advancements to drive innovation. Languages & Preprocessors: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, SQL, HTML5, CSS3, SASS Front-End Frameworks & Libraries: React, Vue, Next.js, jQuery, Bootstrap, Materialize, Bulma, Tailwind Back-End Technologies & Databases: Node.js, Express.js, Django, MySQL, MongoDB, GraphQL, PostgreSQL Development Tools: Git, GitHub, NPM, Yarn, ESLint, Prettier, Webpack, Babel, Postman, Pandas, Conda UX & UI Design Tools: Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, OmniGraffle ## Work Experience ### Web Developer & UX Designer @ Arek Chatmajian Jan 2017 – Present | New Jersey, United States - Engineered and deployed full-stack web applications using JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Vue, Node.js, jQuery, Express.js, Next.js, Python, Django, MySQL, MongoDB, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, HTML5, CSS3, and SASS, enhancing client digital presence across multiple platforms. - Developed and integrated RESTful APIs to enable seamless communication between front-end and back-end systems, as well as testing RESTful API endpoints with Postman. - Created reusable UI components and optimized front-end performance using technologies such as React hooks, Custom hooks, Context API, Styled Components, Redux, React Router, Vue Composition API, Vuex, and Vue Router, enhancing user experience and application functionality. - Leveraged front-end frameworks such as Bootstrap, Bulma, Tailwind, and Materialize to streamline the development process and ensure consistency. - Optimized website performance, reducing load times by as much as 30% through efficient coding practices and use of modern technologies such as lazy loading, code splitting, minification, caching, and CDN integration. - Spearheaded the design and development of responsive web applications, employing a mobile-first approach and adhering to W3C web content accessibility guidelines. - Collaborated with clients to define specifications, conduct UX research and analysis, UX design, UI design, development, and implementation of tailored digital solutions. - Utilized Figma, Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, and OmniGraffle to create visually appealing, intuitive, and user-friendly interfaces. - Conducted A/B testing and user feedback sessions to continuously improve UI/UX design and functionality, leading to a 20% increase in user engagement. - Utilized CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Heroku CI to automate testing, deployment, and monitoring of applications, ensuring seamless integration and continuous delivery. ### Frontend Application Developer @ Concise Interactive Event Apps Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 | New York, NY - Developed and maintained interactive event applications (in-person, virtual, and hybrid) for enterprise clients across the US, Europe, and Asia, utilizing JavaScript, Node.js, Express.js, jQuery, React, Vue, HTML5, CSS3, SASS, and Bootstrap, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and responsive design. - Utilized Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator to create digital assets for integration into client applications and edit mock-ups, ensuring consistency and visual appeal. - Collaborated with globally distributed teams of developers, project managers, and QA engineers using Agile methodologies (SCRUM), JIRA, and GitHub projects for issue tracking, ZenHub for issue reporting and analysis, and Confluence for documentation to customize and enhance applications based on client requirements. - Diagnosed and resolved complex issues within a large codebase using debugging tools such as Chrome DevTools and React DevTools, and tested RESTful API endpoints with Postman, implementing efficient bug fixes and optimizing performance with tools like Webpack and Babel. - Developed real-time data synchronization features using WebSockets and Socket.IO, improving the interactivity and responsiveness of event applications. - Conducted thorough code reviews using GitHub pull requests, provided constructive feedback to peers, and enforced coding standards with ESLint and Prettier, promoting best practices and high code quality. - Developed custom modules and plugins to extend the functionality of event applications, catering to specific client needs and integrating third-party APIs such as Firebase for real-time database management, Twilio for communication, SendGrid for email services, and Google Maps for location services. - Assisted in the migration of legacy systems to modern frameworks such as React and Vue, enhancing application performance, maintainability, and scalability using tools like Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration. ### Web Developer & Designer @ Fine Art Frameworks Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Long Island City, NY - Designed and developed a custom order management application using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript Node.js, jQuery, React, and MySQL, streamlining business operations and improving order tracking. - Spearheaded the redesign of the company’s responsive website by conducting thorough UX research and applying UX and UI design principles, significantly enhancing user experience and accessibility. - Created high-fidelity mock-ups and low-fidelity wireframes using Figma and Sketch, ensuring a seamless design process from initial concept to final implementation, incorporating feedback and iterated designs to align with user needs and project goals. - Designed marketing materials for print and digital media using Photoshop and Illustrator, ensuring a cohesive visual brand identity throughout. - Implemented SEO best practices using Google Analytics to increase website visibility and drive organic traffic, resulting in a 25% increase in site visits. Identified areas for improvement and implemented changes that led to a 15% increase in conversion rates. - Executed targeted marketing campaigns with Google Ads and Facebook Ads Manager, and managed social media presence to boost brand awareness. - Executed mass email campaigns with Mailchimp, including designing email templates, segmenting email lists, A/B testing subject lines and content, analyzing campaign performance metrics, and optimizing future campaigns to increase open rates and click-through rates. - Conducted usability testing and gathered user feedback to inform design decisions and ensure a user-centric approach. ### Sales Representative @ Main Street Hub Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | New York, NY - Sold marketing and CRM packages in a high-energy environment. - Pitched local businesses nationwide on a daily basis. - Streamlined a pipeline from cold call to close. - Managed multiple client relationships. ### Gallery Assistant @ 17 Frost Gallery Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Brooklyn, NY - Assisted head curator with art handling, art installations and de-installtions, layout, and ambiance for gallery shows and events. - Assisted and supported logistics for events and artist exhibitions. - Organized, maintained, and repaired gallery space. ### UX & Visual Designer @ HIDES in SHAPE Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | New York, NY - Lead design and development of e-commerce website. - Design using Sketch, Photoshop, and Illustrator. - Develop using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. - Conducted usability testing to test user flow and functionality. - Established information taxonomy and hierarchy structures for over 500 products. - Executed marketing campaigns and managed social media presence. ### Production Intern @ BABËL New York Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | New York, NY • Assisted event logistics by maintaining venue entrance and equipment rental vendors. • Set up and took down stage, lighting, and sound equipment before and after events. ### Visual Designer & Marketing Strategist @ Bergio Jan 2012 – Jan 2015 | Fairfield, NJ - Lead design and art direction for website. -Design using Sketch, Photoshop, and InDesign. - Conducted website functionality testing and quality assurance. - Produced brand collateral including brochures, catalogs, shopping bags, etc. - Executed marketing campaigns and maintained social media presence. ### Design Intern @ The Big Heavy World Foundation, Inc. Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 | Burlington, Vermont Area - Interned for Vermont local music radio station. - Created promotional posters and collateral for live local music events. - Coordinated workflow as part of a design team. ## Education ### Full Stack Web Development Columbia Engineering ### User Experience Design Immersive General Assembly ### Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Graphic Design & Digital Media Champlain College ### Intro to Machine Learning with Python UC Berkeley Extension ### Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/arekchatmajian - Portfolio: https://arekchatmajian.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/arekchatmajian JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/arekchatmajian/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-31